Your budget is one of the first things that you will sit down and discuss when planning your
wedding. It can also cause the most stress during the planning process.
Below are 3 things that could affect your wedding budget and add to your wedding planning
stress.

1. Where you wed. Your wedding location will play a leading role in the creation of your
budget. Venues also have different packages and policies that you'll need to consider.
For example, some venues might require you to use their vendors, some of which
might not fit in with your budget. A lot of venues also have minimum catering
requirements that may go beyond your guest list. It's important to look at average
costs of areas and venues before you make a final decision on where you want to get married.

2. Time of the year. Wedding seasons make a big difference to costs. Planning to get
married on a Saturday in the summer? Chances are you're going to end up paying a
lot more for your wedding. Look at your budget and how it fits in with the venue and
location you have in mind and whether you can move your wedding to another season
or day of the week to save on costs. Vendors might also be able to offer you
discounts for off-peak days and seasons.

3. The number of guests. This is one area that can very easily get out of control. Your
guests are going to take up a large portion of your budget so it pays to be sensible
about who you're inviting. Most venues will charge you for everything from drinks and
food to the chair your guest will be sitting on. Agree on how many guests you want to
invite and stick to it.

If you want to stick to your wedding budget and not be in debt by the time you come back
from your honeymoon, carefully plan your finances before you even begin planning your
wedding.