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Brides On A Budget is here to help you plan your day on your budget. They focus on utilizing local amenities and vendors to give each couple a unique wedding experience. Brides On A Budget provides fresh, modern, and innovative ideas, and offers packages for weddings of all sizes. Inquire today for a free consultation with your personal wedding consultant.

Brides On A Budget is a wedding planner based out of Madison, Wisconsin.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$2,150

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,150

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$4,650

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$150

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Brides On A Budget

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Laura and her team receive glowing reviews as wedding coordinators, praised for their exceptional organization, communication, and execution. Reviewers highlight Laura's attention to detail, calming presence, and ability to bring couples' visions to life. From personalized planning timelines to flawless day-of coordination, Laura is commended for making the wedding process stress-free and seamless. The power team, including Laura's sister and assistant Amber, is lauded for ensuring that every aspect of the wedding day runs smoothly and that couples can fully enjoy their special day without worry. Highly recommended for couples seeking a coordinated and unforgettable wedding experience.

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Laura and her team receive glowing reviews as wedding coordinators, praised for their exceptional organization, communication, and execution. Reviewers highlight Laura's attention to detail, calming presence, and ability to bring couples' visions to life. From personalized planning timelines to flawless day-of coordination, Laura is commended for making the wedding process stress-free and seamless. The power team, including Laura's sister and assistant Amber, is lauded for ensuring that every aspect of the wedding day runs smoothly and that couples can fully enjoy their special day without worry. Highly recommended for couples seeking a coordinated and unforgettable wedding experience.

Bridget
Bridget Sent on 02/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Truly a lifesaver!

Kyle and I recently worked with Laura for our wedding on 2/1/2025. I don’t know what I would’ve done without her. We chose the “day of coordination” package however you get so much more than just that. Laura has several meetings with you prior to the day of to go over details, visions, your expectations, etc. Laura is so organized, making communication through email and google docs seamless. I had several family and friends comment how calm I was through the whole wedding process. I truly owe that all to Laura. She attended the meeting with our venue the month prior, she knew exactly what to ask them and how to keep the day moving smoothly. Laura always asks our opinion on how we want things, most the time I told her “I trust you.” Our wedding weekend was absolutely perfect. It was so stress free. Everything went as scheduled. The venue was stunning. Laura is truly one of the nicest people I have ever met. She is worth every part of your wedding budget. My husband made a funny comment as we were reminiscing about our day, “the only person who was going to tell me what to do on Saturday was Laura!” Laura allows you, your family and friends enjoy your day. Her assistant Amber is incredibly kind, funny and wonderful as well. They are a power team!

Don’t look any farther- hire Laura!!
Maggie
Maggie Sent on 01/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision ever - priceless peace of mind!

I truthfully can't say enough positive things about Laura. We got married on 10/11/24 and worked with Laura for about a year and a half ahead of our wedding. She brought such a positive energy from the start, and took time to get to know us as people, not just as clients. She created a shared Google drive and a planning timeline personalized to us that was priceless - it kept us on track and made everything much less overwhelming. She was always quick to answer emails, including a couple late night ramblings after I'd been down some random rabbit hole. We worked with multiple vendors that Laura recommended, and we were very pleased with each of them. We also had Laura do day-of coordination. Her and her assistant, Gina, did an AMAZING job getting all our decor setup and working with our vendors, leaving us to sit back and really be able to enjoy our day. She took care of every little detail and really brought our vision to life! Laura provided such peace of mind from the beginning of the planning process through the end of the wedding day. She's worth every penny (plus some!)
Christy
Christy Sent on 09/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision we made!

Hiring Laura as our wedding coordinator for my daughter's wedding last month was the best decision we made during the entire planning process. We met Laura at an event at our venue over a year and a half ago and, as soon as my daughter and I spoke with her, we knew we wanted her to be a part of the wedding. When Laura told us that she would handle everything the day of the wedding and all questions would go through her so we could just enjoy the day, we were sold! Even though we only hired her as our day of coordinator, Laura provided so much guidance and kept us on track throughout the process. She shared recommendations regarding her favorite vendors and told us about the venue we used for the rehearsal dinner - Buck and Honey's in Monona - which we loved.
The week of the wedding, Laura reached out to all of our vendors and confirmed all of the details. She ran the rehearsal the night before (which was great since we had a very inexperienced wedding party) and gave everyone a detailed itinerary so they knew exactly where they needed to be and when. Most importantly, the day of the wedding, Laura ran the show. She dealt with all of the vendors and any questions and set up all of the decor with her assistant Amber (who was also amazing!) She kept everything on schedule and I was told by several guests that it was the most organized and on time wedding they ever attended. During the cocktail hour, the bride's dress strap broke and Laura and Amber whisked her into the bride's room to sew the strap back on and bustle her dress (a job I was dreading as it looked quite complicated). No one even knew about the wardrobe malfunction! Because of Laura and Amber, my daughter and I got to relax and enjoy the wedding day.
My number one piece of advice to couples starting to plan a wedding is to hire a coordinator. And if you are in the Madison area - hire Laura!
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Awards

53
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Camerata String Quartet Camerata String Quartet Wedding Musicians

Laura from Brides On A Budget is a wonderful collaborator. She manages all the details for the wedding couples, including checking in with the musicians to make sure everything is perfect for their special day. We love working with her and the results are terrific for everyone.

Michelle Martin Photography Michelle Martin Photography Wedding Photographers

I had the pleasure of working with Laura for an October 2012 wedding, and she was absolutely wonderful! Professional, very fun and organized. I recommend her highly!

Midwest Sound Midwest Sound Wedding DJs

Great, honest hard-working event planner. Remove the stress from your wedding planning by working with Brides on a Budget.

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