Planning your dream wedding without blowing your budget is possible—with a little help from Wed&Done! Breaking down your wedding budget is one of the most important steps of the planning process, and Wed&Done makes this task a breeze by helping you visualize every part of your big day, ensuring all expenses are accounted for, and keeping everything on track.
Breaking Down Your Wedding Budget with Wed&Done
Your budget is the foundation of your wedding planning, dictating every choice from your venue to the number of guests. Inside Wed&Done’s magical path, you’ll be able to keep tabs on every aspect in one place. Plus, since we show you exactly what your wedding will cost from the start, there’s no guessing game when it comes to upgrades and extras. You’ll never be surprised by your final number!
When creating your budget, think about dividing costs between essentials for your guests and personal priorities. Wed&Done’s system does this for you, ensuring that roughly 40% of your budget goes toward venue and catering—things that your guests will appreciate—while still leaving room for your must-haves.
Here’s How to Break Down Your Budget Using Wed&Done
Venue and Catering: 40% of Your Budget
At the heart of any wedding is the venue and food, both of which tend to take up the largest portion of your budget. With Wed&Done, you can pick venues that fit your style and budget, all while seeing how those choices impact your overall cost in real-time.
Photography and Videography: 15% of Your Budget
Capturing those once-in-a-lifetime moments is important, and Wed&Done has already curated amazing photographers that are already included in your W&D budget! You get awesome photographic artists within your budget.
Attire and Beauty: 5% of Your Budget
Finding your perfect wedding day look doesn’t have to mean splurging. While the W&D path doesn’t include attire or beauty, our fairy godmothers have wonderful recommendations for you. We can put you in contact with these wedding pros while keeping your budget in mind.
Entertainment: 10% of Your Budget
Music sets the mood, whether it’s a DJ, live band, or both! Your W&D wedding includes a master of ceremony and the “Jam & Groove” section lets you select upgrades, providing real-time updates on how it affects your bottom line.
Flowers: 10% of Your Budget
Your Wed&Done wedding also includes gorgeous flower arrangements. And if posies are your passion, you can choose upgrades right inside the magical path, in the Floral Picker section! Wed&Done shows you a breakdown of floral costs and helps you adjust based on your vision.
Favors and Gifts: 2% of Your Budget
Thanking your guests doesn’t have to be a huge expense. Since your Wed&Done path shows you exactly what’s being spent on what, you can allocate just the right amount toward wedding favors and gifts.
Transportation: 3% of Your Budget
Whether your venue requires shuttle services or a getaway car, keep about 3% in mind for this particular wedding expense.
Stationery: 3% of Your Budget
From save-the-dates to invitations, this cost hovers right around 3% of your overall budget. Looking to save even more? Go digital!
Cake: 2% of Your Budget
Everyone loves wedding cake! Wed&Done includes your baked goods in the overall cost. The Yum Yum guide let’s you select delectable treats that are both delicious and cost-effective.
Décor: 10%
Your décor will help transform your venue, and with Wed&Done, you can choose décor options that align with both your vision and your budget, ensuring your day is as beautiful as you’ve imagined without overstepping your spending limits.
Pro Tip: Use Wed&Done to Track and Manage Everything
With Wed&Done’s automated system, you don’t need separate spreadsheets or documents. All your costs are tracked digitally within our platform, allowing you to see every expense laid out clearly and ensuring you don’t miss any key elements of your wedding day.
