February 10, 2009
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Wedding Favors & Extras…Wedding Priorities
I love getting wedding favors at weddings and some are really thoughtful and others are gulped up like a chocolate bar or a single chocolate truffle in a pretty little box. But did anyone ever think about how much money was being spent on these? I’ve had some of my couples spend thousands of dollars on heart shaped crystal wine bottle stoppers with their names engraved on them to silver miniature champaign flutes for their guests.
When you are having 150 -200 guests the costs for these trinkets cost about $4-5 each or more. Even Custom Cookies can add another $600- $1,000 to your wedding budget. I’m not saying you shouldn’t have favors, but think about this… the only thing left after your meal is consumed, the flowers die off and his tux is returned to the rental store is your professional photography. This should be the most important item to any bride and groom. But then again, everyone has different priorities, some spend more on flowers, on a specialty cake and then don’t have enough money left for great photography. So when you’re discussing your plans and starting out your budget, think about what’s important to you and think about how you are going to remember this big day too!
Comments (2)
Excellent point~ Photos are savored for years by the bride and groom, their families and friends…and then by children born later! Many brides tell me the day goes by so quickly, they find photographs a wonderful way to take in all the details they missed
Hey Randy, How have you been. Just wanted to stop by and say Hi
Hope all is well!