Someone asked me recently “What defines a budget wedding? What’s the price range?” And I thought that was a question worth answering. In my mind, a couple on a budget is a couple who’s working to get the most from their money. If you have a $50K wedding for 800 people, thats a budget! A $10K wedding for 3 people? Personally, that wouldn’t pass my budget test, but to each their own.
That said, I could not agree with Ariel of Offbeat Bride more. The last thing brides and grooms need is more pressure. No one is ‘in’ or ‘out’ of the budget club. We’re all doing our best to have the wedding that is the right cost for us and our partner. That’s it, and that’s enough. If you are spending no more then the cost of your marriage license on your wedding, you deserve to feel supported. And if you are spending quite a bit more then that, that’s fine too. (we are!) I talk about making savvy spending decisions a lot here, but the site isn’t “A Budget Wedding” it’s “A Practical Wedding,” and it’s about supporting practical and sane wedding choices in a world that’s pushing you towards doing some nutty things. I want to help couples (and us) feel good about their weddings, and their choices. The WIC spends a fortune making you feel like you are not doing enough, and you are. If your wedding is right for the two of you: That. Is. Enough.
I think most people get “practical” confused with “budget” because, as you said, many in the wedding industry try to make you feel that if you’re being practical, you’re just being cheap.
But I think you’re right on with the “budget” advice – whatever is right and okay with the couple should be wonderful! Besides, with the cost of living varying so drastically in different areas of the country, it’s impossible to compare a $20K wedding in downtown Manhattan to a $20K wedding in downtown Tyler, TX. ;-)
Oh, and LOL about the last comment from Minh about the newspaper issues in their Save-the-Dates!! That’s some great advice, but it did make me giggle.
May 30, 2008 10:20 am
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This is probably one of the most refreshing posts I’ve read in a while. Perfect!
May 31, 2008 9:16 am
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Thank you. thank you thank you thank you.
December 3, 2008 3:57 pm
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