contents 2 Welcome 4 Budget & Guests 6 Venues 10 Photo/Video 11 Insurance 12 Catering 13 Hireage 15 Save The Date/Invitations 16 Hair And Makeup 18 Celebrant 19 Flowers 20 Music 21 MC 23 Transport/Accommodation 24 Planner 26 Alcohol/Drinks Options 28 Bride Clothing And Accessories 29 Groomswear 30 Bridal Party Clothing 31 Cake 32 Decorations/Table Settings 33 Children 34 Marriage Licence 35 Gifts 37 Favours 38 After The Wedding 40 Bride Of The Year
Budget So, you’ve decided to get married? How much you wish to spend, and can afford, are the most challenging decisions you’ll have to make in this process. Essentially you cannot begin to plan your wedding until you know your budget. Establishing that budget is vital. If you are using the services of a wedding planner, then they will be able to guide you. If you’re doing it yourselves, lists will need to be made – and dollar values put alongside the topics. Have a special wedding budget book. It’s a great starting point and writing
things down will help prioritise what’s undisputedly required, what’s important to you both, then there’s the nice-to-have, and maybe another wistful column ‘if there’s money left, we could do this.’
MY BUDGET
Celebrate your love story with marriage celebrant – Rachel Clarke Rachel, you are amazing and we are so thankful to have had you marry us – you delivered exactly what we hoped for and more. The love story and the way it was told was a lovely touch that so many people noticed and enjoyed. It was so nice to hear people say that they loved our ceremony, and not just the reception. – Tash and Steve. March 2021 I look forward to creating a bespoke ceremony just for you. Do get in touch and share the magic of your day with me.
Rachel Clarke - Marriage & Funeral Celebrant | 027 276 1431 | rachel@lifecelebrancy.co.nz | www.lifecelebrancy.co.nz
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