Staying under budget

That's good. I did the same for my wedding where pretty much the bulk of the money went to catering and venue and everything else I tried finding deals on

Yes, no need in going into debt. My bridesmaid said I should start a wedding budget and planning course.

$4000 for all wedding expenses? That’s super impressive, awesome work!! How many people did you invite?

We invited 75 people, however we decided to cater for 90 people just in case.

Congrats! I thought I was doing good with keeping it under 6000. But you rocked it great job

Oh the wedding is in March and that’s the goal. Gotcha. I’d recommend many spreadsheets haha. My fiancé is obsessed with spreadsheets and we have done an awesome job sticking to our budget. Not everything was exactly what we guessed, but what we went over in one area we have been able to save in another. So far we are right on target and most of the planning is done

That's wonderful! Keep up the great job!

View Quoted Comment Is the food budget $4000 or that’s everything? Dress, decor, venue, alcohol, etc etc etc?

View Quoted Comment Yes thats $4000 for the wedding and reception. I actually did a all of my own centerpieces and reception decor. The venue we chose supplies a coordinator and some wedding decor. It will be a small and intimate ceremony.

View Quoted Comment The Bestman is gifting the alchohol and bartender, but the caterer offers it for about $25 extra with the exception of having to buy alchohol.

View Quoted Comment Well that is AWESOME! Great job planning!

View Quoted Comment I have a spreadsheet and a folder as well as this site. All extremely helpful.

View Quoted Comment Thank you!

We spent most of our money on the venue and catering as well. My dress cost less than the alcohol! In total I think we spent a bit more than you planning for 50, but it is hard! Congrats on the deal hunting.

View Quoted Comment Thank you! Yeah, I think it helped that I started planning a year in advance.