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As much as you might want to make your wedding budget in tip-top shape, many are not immune to some common mistakes that can be altogether avoided. Most times, in our bid to be in absolute control of a situation, we err in some simple but essential things. The mantra, “wedding on a budget” should not be synonymous with shoddiness or avoidable but common oversights.
Compiled below are some of the top oversights that could mar the sharp planning of a typified wedding budget:
Let the Food go Round
This is an almost irreparable mistake that could potentially hurt the memory of the wedding ceremony. When people make out the time to be present for your special day and the food provision is inadequate, that tops the scale of bad impressions, not taking note of how close they might be to you.
“Drink and make merry,” remember? Food, of all things, should not be overlooked or given less attention when planning a wedding budget. If it helps, trim your guest list in line with the provisions for food. It’s a no- brainer that people are happier when their stomachs are filled, irrespective of social class.
Flexibility in the Guest List
Making your guest list flexible makes things a lot easier. Your resources are also well accounted for and shared amicably. This sounds intuitive, but many are often tempted to be free and easy about how many people grace the occasion with their presence. Resist the temptation!
Not Budgeting for Eventualities
It can be ironic how, when we think we have thought of everything, we find that we have missed something obvious. This is why it is a wise move to create a sub-budget for eventualities. Think of it as having a plan B that complements plan A if the latter goes askew.
Impulsive Purchases
This might be our winner for the “Avoid the Temptation” saga. Buying things on a whim could put a big dent on the budget you are trying to effect in the first place. This could lead to the almost inevitable reckoning where the realisation dawns on you that a magpie of what you had purchased is of no relevant value.
Your wedding budget, when properly planned, can add that element of perfection that we all crave, so crush these common oversights by paying a lot more attention.