6 Steps To Work Your Wedding Budget
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
Always confirm that supplier quotes are comprehensive. Common charges that do not always appear in initial quotes include VAT, hair and makeup trial sessions, dress alterations, postage for invitations, and cake cutting fees.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
Step 5: Additional charges
Always confirm that supplier quotes are comprehensive. Common charges that do not always appear in initial quotes include VAT, hair and makeup trial sessions, dress alterations, postage for invitations, and cake cutting fees.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
Begin arranging consultations and discussing your requirements with suppliers. The right match is rarely the first one approached, so allow time for the process. Most couples spend at least a year planning, which also allows for the longer lead times required by bespoke services such as made-to-order dresses.
Step 5: Additional charges
Always confirm that supplier quotes are comprehensive. Common charges that do not always appear in initial quotes include VAT, hair and makeup trial sessions, dress alterations, postage for invitations, and cake cutting fees.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
Step 4: Calculate the costs and spending
Begin arranging consultations and discussing your requirements with suppliers. The right match is rarely the first one approached, so allow time for the process. Most couples spend at least a year planning, which also allows for the longer lead times required by bespoke services such as made-to-order dresses.
Step 5: Additional charges
Always confirm that supplier quotes are comprehensive. Common charges that do not always appear in initial quotes include VAT, hair and makeup trial sessions, dress alterations, postage for invitations, and cake cutting fees.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
Step 4: Calculate the costs and spending
Begin arranging consultations and discussing your requirements with suppliers. The right match is rarely the first one approached, so allow time for the process. Most couples spend at least a year planning, which also allows for the longer lead times required by bespoke services such as made-to-order dresses.
Step 5: Additional charges
Always confirm that supplier quotes are comprehensive. Common charges that do not always appear in initial quotes include VAT, hair and makeup trial sessions, dress alterations, postage for invitations, and cake cutting fees.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
Elements of a wedding
The standard elements to consider when planning your wedding:
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
Step 4: Calculate the costs and spending
Begin arranging consultations and discussing your requirements with suppliers. The right match is rarely the first one approached, so allow time for the process. Most couples spend at least a year planning, which also allows for the longer lead times required by bespoke services such as made-to-order dresses.
Step 5: Additional charges
Always confirm that supplier quotes are comprehensive. Common charges that do not always appear in initial quotes include VAT, hair and makeup trial sessions, dress alterations, postage for invitations, and cake cutting fees.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
Before approaching suppliers, decide what matters most. A common approach is to allocate a percentage of the total budget to each element of the wedding, then adjust those proportions based on your own priorities — a couple for whom food and music matter most will weight the budget differently from one for whom flowers and photography are central. Once you have a figure in mind for each category, you can approach preferred suppliers with a clear brief.
Elements of a wedding
The standard elements to consider when planning your wedding:
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
Step 4: Calculate the costs and spending
Begin arranging consultations and discussing your requirements with suppliers. The right match is rarely the first one approached, so allow time for the process. Most couples spend at least a year planning, which also allows for the longer lead times required by bespoke services such as made-to-order dresses.
Step 5: Additional charges
Always confirm that supplier quotes are comprehensive. Common charges that do not always appear in initial quotes include VAT, hair and makeup trial sessions, dress alterations, postage for invitations, and cake cutting fees.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
Step 3: Research your priorities
Before approaching suppliers, decide what matters most. A common approach is to allocate a percentage of the total budget to each element of the wedding, then adjust those proportions based on your own priorities — a couple for whom food and music matter most will weight the budget differently from one for whom flowers and photography are central. Once you have a figure in mind for each category, you can approach preferred suppliers with a clear brief.
Elements of a wedding
The standard elements to consider when planning your wedding:
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
Step 4: Calculate the costs and spending
Begin arranging consultations and discussing your requirements with suppliers. The right match is rarely the first one approached, so allow time for the process. Most couples spend at least a year planning, which also allows for the longer lead times required by bespoke services such as made-to-order dresses.
Step 5: Additional charges
Always confirm that supplier quotes are comprehensive. Common charges that do not always appear in initial quotes include VAT, hair and makeup trial sessions, dress alterations, postage for invitations, and cake cutting fees.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
A straightforward search tool for visual reference. Search terms like ‘wedding flowers’ or ‘summer wedding decorations’ return a broad range of images that can be saved, shared with suppliers, or printed and arranged into a physical mood board.
Step 3: Research your priorities
Before approaching suppliers, decide what matters most. A common approach is to allocate a percentage of the total budget to each element of the wedding, then adjust those proportions based on your own priorities — a couple for whom food and music matter most will weight the budget differently from one for whom flowers and photography are central. Once you have a figure in mind for each category, you can approach preferred suppliers with a clear brief.
Elements of a wedding
The standard elements to consider when planning your wedding:
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
Step 4: Calculate the costs and spending
Begin arranging consultations and discussing your requirements with suppliers. The right match is rarely the first one approached, so allow time for the process. Most couples spend at least a year planning, which also allows for the longer lead times required by bespoke services such as made-to-order dresses.
Step 5: Additional charges
Always confirm that supplier quotes are comprehensive. Common charges that do not always appear in initial quotes include VAT, hair and makeup trial sessions, dress alterations, postage for invitations, and cake cutting fees.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
A straightforward search tool for visual reference. Search terms like ‘wedding flowers’ or ‘summer wedding decorations’ return a broad range of images that can be saved, shared with suppliers, or printed and arranged into a physical mood board.
Step 3: Research your priorities
Before approaching suppliers, decide what matters most. A common approach is to allocate a percentage of the total budget to each element of the wedding, then adjust those proportions based on your own priorities — a couple for whom food and music matter most will weight the budget differently from one for whom flowers and photography are central. Once you have a figure in mind for each category, you can approach preferred suppliers with a clear brief.
Elements of a wedding
The standard elements to consider when planning your wedding:
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
Step 4: Calculate the costs and spending
Begin arranging consultations and discussing your requirements with suppliers. The right match is rarely the first one approached, so allow time for the process. Most couples spend at least a year planning, which also allows for the longer lead times required by bespoke services such as made-to-order dresses.
Step 5: Additional charges
Always confirm that supplier quotes are comprehensive. Common charges that do not always appear in initial quotes include VAT, hair and makeup trial sessions, dress alterations, postage for invitations, and cake cutting fees.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
Following florists, photographers and venues on Instagram gives a real-time view of current wedding trends and seasonal work. The Blooming Haus Instagram features recent commissions across bridal bouquets, ceremony florals and tablescapes, which can help when thinking through what you would like for your own day.
A straightforward search tool for visual reference. Search terms like ‘wedding flowers’ or ‘summer wedding decorations’ return a broad range of images that can be saved, shared with suppliers, or printed and arranged into a physical mood board.
Step 3: Research your priorities
Before approaching suppliers, decide what matters most. A common approach is to allocate a percentage of the total budget to each element of the wedding, then adjust those proportions based on your own priorities — a couple for whom food and music matter most will weight the budget differently from one for whom flowers and photography are central. Once you have a figure in mind for each category, you can approach preferred suppliers with a clear brief.
Elements of a wedding
The standard elements to consider when planning your wedding:
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
Step 4: Calculate the costs and spending
Begin arranging consultations and discussing your requirements with suppliers. The right match is rarely the first one approached, so allow time for the process. Most couples spend at least a year planning, which also allows for the longer lead times required by bespoke services such as made-to-order dresses.
Step 5: Additional charges
Always confirm that supplier quotes are comprehensive. Common charges that do not always appear in initial quotes include VAT, hair and makeup trial sessions, dress alterations, postage for invitations, and cake cutting fees.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
Following florists, photographers and venues on Instagram gives a real-time view of current wedding trends and seasonal work. The Blooming Haus Instagram features recent commissions across bridal bouquets, ceremony florals and tablescapes, which can help when thinking through what you would like for your own day.
A straightforward search tool for visual reference. Search terms like ‘wedding flowers’ or ‘summer wedding decorations’ return a broad range of images that can be saved, shared with suppliers, or printed and arranged into a physical mood board.
Step 3: Research your priorities
Before approaching suppliers, decide what matters most. A common approach is to allocate a percentage of the total budget to each element of the wedding, then adjust those proportions based on your own priorities — a couple for whom food and music matter most will weight the budget differently from one for whom flowers and photography are central. Once you have a figure in mind for each category, you can approach preferred suppliers with a clear brief.
Elements of a wedding
The standard elements to consider when planning your wedding:
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
Step 4: Calculate the costs and spending
Begin arranging consultations and discussing your requirements with suppliers. The right match is rarely the first one approached, so allow time for the process. Most couples spend at least a year planning, which also allows for the longer lead times required by bespoke services such as made-to-order dresses.
Step 5: Additional charges
Always confirm that supplier quotes are comprehensive. Common charges that do not always appear in initial quotes include VAT, hair and makeup trial sessions, dress alterations, postage for invitations, and cake cutting fees.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
Pinterest is widely used by wedding professionals and couples alike for building visual references. Browsing established pinners — including the Blooming Haus board — is a useful way to identify what appeals to you across different styles, seasons and colour palettes.
Following florists, photographers and venues on Instagram gives a real-time view of current wedding trends and seasonal work. The Blooming Haus Instagram features recent commissions across bridal bouquets, ceremony florals and tablescapes, which can help when thinking through what you would like for your own day.
A straightforward search tool for visual reference. Search terms like ‘wedding flowers’ or ‘summer wedding decorations’ return a broad range of images that can be saved, shared with suppliers, or printed and arranged into a physical mood board.
Step 3: Research your priorities
Before approaching suppliers, decide what matters most. A common approach is to allocate a percentage of the total budget to each element of the wedding, then adjust those proportions based on your own priorities — a couple for whom food and music matter most will weight the budget differently from one for whom flowers and photography are central. Once you have a figure in mind for each category, you can approach preferred suppliers with a clear brief.
Elements of a wedding
The standard elements to consider when planning your wedding:
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
Step 4: Calculate the costs and spending
Begin arranging consultations and discussing your requirements with suppliers. The right match is rarely the first one approached, so allow time for the process. Most couples spend at least a year planning, which also allows for the longer lead times required by bespoke services such as made-to-order dresses.
Step 5: Additional charges
Always confirm that supplier quotes are comprehensive. Common charges that do not always appear in initial quotes include VAT, hair and makeup trial sessions, dress alterations, postage for invitations, and cake cutting fees.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
Pinterest is widely used by wedding professionals and couples alike for building visual references. Browsing established pinners — including the Blooming Haus board — is a useful way to identify what appeals to you across different styles, seasons and colour palettes.
Following florists, photographers and venues on Instagram gives a real-time view of current wedding trends and seasonal work. The Blooming Haus Instagram features recent commissions across bridal bouquets, ceremony florals and tablescapes, which can help when thinking through what you would like for your own day.
A straightforward search tool for visual reference. Search terms like ‘wedding flowers’ or ‘summer wedding decorations’ return a broad range of images that can be saved, shared with suppliers, or printed and arranged into a physical mood board.
Step 3: Research your priorities
Before approaching suppliers, decide what matters most. A common approach is to allocate a percentage of the total budget to each element of the wedding, then adjust those proportions based on your own priorities — a couple for whom food and music matter most will weight the budget differently from one for whom flowers and photography are central. Once you have a figure in mind for each category, you can approach preferred suppliers with a clear brief.
Elements of a wedding
The standard elements to consider when planning your wedding:
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
Step 4: Calculate the costs and spending
Begin arranging consultations and discussing your requirements with suppliers. The right match is rarely the first one approached, so allow time for the process. Most couples spend at least a year planning, which also allows for the longer lead times required by bespoke services such as made-to-order dresses.
Step 5: Additional charges
Always confirm that supplier quotes are comprehensive. Common charges that do not always appear in initial quotes include VAT, hair and makeup trial sessions, dress alterations, postage for invitations, and cake cutting fees.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
A mood board helps clarify what you actually want before you begin approaching suppliers — useful for everything from flowers and dress to venue styling and food. The tools below are a good starting point.
Pinterest is widely used by wedding professionals and couples alike for building visual references. Browsing established pinners — including the Blooming Haus board — is a useful way to identify what appeals to you across different styles, seasons and colour palettes.
Following florists, photographers and venues on Instagram gives a real-time view of current wedding trends and seasonal work. The Blooming Haus Instagram features recent commissions across bridal bouquets, ceremony florals and tablescapes, which can help when thinking through what you would like for your own day.
A straightforward search tool for visual reference. Search terms like ‘wedding flowers’ or ‘summer wedding decorations’ return a broad range of images that can be saved, shared with suppliers, or printed and arranged into a physical mood board.
Step 3: Research your priorities
Before approaching suppliers, decide what matters most. A common approach is to allocate a percentage of the total budget to each element of the wedding, then adjust those proportions based on your own priorities — a couple for whom food and music matter most will weight the budget differently from one for whom flowers and photography are central. Once you have a figure in mind for each category, you can approach preferred suppliers with a clear brief.
Elements of a wedding
The standard elements to consider when planning your wedding:
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
Step 4: Calculate the costs and spending
Begin arranging consultations and discussing your requirements with suppliers. The right match is rarely the first one approached, so allow time for the process. Most couples spend at least a year planning, which also allows for the longer lead times required by bespoke services such as made-to-order dresses.
Step 5: Additional charges
Always confirm that supplier quotes are comprehensive. Common charges that do not always appear in initial quotes include VAT, hair and makeup trial sessions, dress alterations, postage for invitations, and cake cutting fees.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
Step 2: Create a mood board
A mood board helps clarify what you actually want before you begin approaching suppliers — useful for everything from flowers and dress to venue styling and food. The tools below are a good starting point.
Pinterest is widely used by wedding professionals and couples alike for building visual references. Browsing established pinners — including the Blooming Haus board — is a useful way to identify what appeals to you across different styles, seasons and colour palettes.
Following florists, photographers and venues on Instagram gives a real-time view of current wedding trends and seasonal work. The Blooming Haus Instagram features recent commissions across bridal bouquets, ceremony florals and tablescapes, which can help when thinking through what you would like for your own day.
A straightforward search tool for visual reference. Search terms like ‘wedding flowers’ or ‘summer wedding decorations’ return a broad range of images that can be saved, shared with suppliers, or printed and arranged into a physical mood board.
Step 3: Research your priorities
Before approaching suppliers, decide what matters most. A common approach is to allocate a percentage of the total budget to each element of the wedding, then adjust those proportions based on your own priorities — a couple for whom food and music matter most will weight the budget differently from one for whom flowers and photography are central. Once you have a figure in mind for each category, you can approach preferred suppliers with a clear brief.
Elements of a wedding
The standard elements to consider when planning your wedding:
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
Step 4: Calculate the costs and spending
Begin arranging consultations and discussing your requirements with suppliers. The right match is rarely the first one approached, so allow time for the process. Most couples spend at least a year planning, which also allows for the longer lead times required by bespoke services such as made-to-order dresses.
Step 5: Additional charges
Always confirm that supplier quotes are comprehensive. Common charges that do not always appear in initial quotes include VAT, hair and makeup trial sessions, dress alterations, postage for invitations, and cake cutting fees.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
Discuss your financial situation with your partner and family. Regardless of who is contributing, a total budget needs to be agreed before any bookings are made. Once you have a figure, keep 10% in reserve for unforeseen costs.
Step 2: Create a mood board
A mood board helps clarify what you actually want before you begin approaching suppliers — useful for everything from flowers and dress to venue styling and food. The tools below are a good starting point.
Pinterest is widely used by wedding professionals and couples alike for building visual references. Browsing established pinners — including the Blooming Haus board — is a useful way to identify what appeals to you across different styles, seasons and colour palettes.
Following florists, photographers and venues on Instagram gives a real-time view of current wedding trends and seasonal work. The Blooming Haus Instagram features recent commissions across bridal bouquets, ceremony florals and tablescapes, which can help when thinking through what you would like for your own day.
A straightforward search tool for visual reference. Search terms like ‘wedding flowers’ or ‘summer wedding decorations’ return a broad range of images that can be saved, shared with suppliers, or printed and arranged into a physical mood board.
Step 3: Research your priorities
Before approaching suppliers, decide what matters most. A common approach is to allocate a percentage of the total budget to each element of the wedding, then adjust those proportions based on your own priorities — a couple for whom food and music matter most will weight the budget differently from one for whom flowers and photography are central. Once you have a figure in mind for each category, you can approach preferred suppliers with a clear brief.
Elements of a wedding
The standard elements to consider when planning your wedding:
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
Step 4: Calculate the costs and spending
Begin arranging consultations and discussing your requirements with suppliers. The right match is rarely the first one approached, so allow time for the process. Most couples spend at least a year planning, which also allows for the longer lead times required by bespoke services such as made-to-order dresses.
Step 5: Additional charges
Always confirm that supplier quotes are comprehensive. Common charges that do not always appear in initial quotes include VAT, hair and makeup trial sessions, dress alterations, postage for invitations, and cake cutting fees.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
Step 1: Set a budget
Discuss your financial situation with your partner and family. Regardless of who is contributing, a total budget needs to be agreed before any bookings are made. Once you have a figure, keep 10% in reserve for unforeseen costs.
Step 2: Create a mood board
A mood board helps clarify what you actually want before you begin approaching suppliers — useful for everything from flowers and dress to venue styling and food. The tools below are a good starting point.
Pinterest is widely used by wedding professionals and couples alike for building visual references. Browsing established pinners — including the Blooming Haus board — is a useful way to identify what appeals to you across different styles, seasons and colour palettes.
Following florists, photographers and venues on Instagram gives a real-time view of current wedding trends and seasonal work. The Blooming Haus Instagram features recent commissions across bridal bouquets, ceremony florals and tablescapes, which can help when thinking through what you would like for your own day.
A straightforward search tool for visual reference. Search terms like ‘wedding flowers’ or ‘summer wedding decorations’ return a broad range of images that can be saved, shared with suppliers, or printed and arranged into a physical mood board.
Step 3: Research your priorities
Before approaching suppliers, decide what matters most. A common approach is to allocate a percentage of the total budget to each element of the wedding, then adjust those proportions based on your own priorities — a couple for whom food and music matter most will weight the budget differently from one for whom flowers and photography are central. Once you have a figure in mind for each category, you can approach preferred suppliers with a clear brief.
Elements of a wedding
The standard elements to consider when planning your wedding:
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
Step 4: Calculate the costs and spending
Begin arranging consultations and discussing your requirements with suppliers. The right match is rarely the first one approached, so allow time for the process. Most couples spend at least a year planning, which also allows for the longer lead times required by bespoke services such as made-to-order dresses.
Step 5: Additional charges
Always confirm that supplier quotes are comprehensive. Common charges that do not always appear in initial quotes include VAT, hair and makeup trial sessions, dress alterations, postage for invitations, and cake cutting fees.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
Steps to Work Your Wedding Budget
Step 1: Set a budget
Discuss your financial situation with your partner and family. Regardless of who is contributing, a total budget needs to be agreed before any bookings are made. Once you have a figure, keep 10% in reserve for unforeseen costs.
Step 2: Create a mood board
A mood board helps clarify what you actually want before you begin approaching suppliers — useful for everything from flowers and dress to venue styling and food. The tools below are a good starting point.
Pinterest is widely used by wedding professionals and couples alike for building visual references. Browsing established pinners — including the Blooming Haus board — is a useful way to identify what appeals to you across different styles, seasons and colour palettes.
Following florists, photographers and venues on Instagram gives a real-time view of current wedding trends and seasonal work. The Blooming Haus Instagram features recent commissions across bridal bouquets, ceremony florals and tablescapes, which can help when thinking through what you would like for your own day.
A straightforward search tool for visual reference. Search terms like ‘wedding flowers’ or ‘summer wedding decorations’ return a broad range of images that can be saved, shared with suppliers, or printed and arranged into a physical mood board.
Step 3: Research your priorities
Before approaching suppliers, decide what matters most. A common approach is to allocate a percentage of the total budget to each element of the wedding, then adjust those proportions based on your own priorities — a couple for whom food and music matter most will weight the budget differently from one for whom flowers and photography are central. Once you have a figure in mind for each category, you can approach preferred suppliers with a clear brief.
Elements of a wedding
The standard elements to consider when planning your wedding:
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
Step 4: Calculate the costs and spending
Begin arranging consultations and discussing your requirements with suppliers. The right match is rarely the first one approached, so allow time for the process. Most couples spend at least a year planning, which also allows for the longer lead times required by bespoke services such as made-to-order dresses.
Step 5: Additional charges
Always confirm that supplier quotes are comprehensive. Common charges that do not always appear in initial quotes include VAT, hair and makeup trial sessions, dress alterations, postage for invitations, and cake cutting fees.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
Wedding planning involves more decisions than most people anticipate, and having a clear financial framework from the outset makes every subsequent step easier. Here is a straightforward guide to working through your wedding budget.
Steps to Work Your Wedding Budget
Step 1: Set a budget
Discuss your financial situation with your partner and family. Regardless of who is contributing, a total budget needs to be agreed before any bookings are made. Once you have a figure, keep 10% in reserve for unforeseen costs.
Step 2: Create a mood board
A mood board helps clarify what you actually want before you begin approaching suppliers — useful for everything from flowers and dress to venue styling and food. The tools below are a good starting point.
Pinterest is widely used by wedding professionals and couples alike for building visual references. Browsing established pinners — including the Blooming Haus board — is a useful way to identify what appeals to you across different styles, seasons and colour palettes.
Following florists, photographers and venues on Instagram gives a real-time view of current wedding trends and seasonal work. The Blooming Haus Instagram features recent commissions across bridal bouquets, ceremony florals and tablescapes, which can help when thinking through what you would like for your own day.
A straightforward search tool for visual reference. Search terms like ‘wedding flowers’ or ‘summer wedding decorations’ return a broad range of images that can be saved, shared with suppliers, or printed and arranged into a physical mood board.
Step 3: Research your priorities
Before approaching suppliers, decide what matters most. A common approach is to allocate a percentage of the total budget to each element of the wedding, then adjust those proportions based on your own priorities — a couple for whom food and music matter most will weight the budget differently from one for whom flowers and photography are central. Once you have a figure in mind for each category, you can approach preferred suppliers with a clear brief.
Elements of a wedding
The standard elements to consider when planning your wedding:
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
1. Venue location and hire
2. Catering — including the wedding cake
3. Wedding rings
4. Transport and accommodation
5. Entertainment
6. Wedding attire — dress and accessories, groomswear, bridesmaid dresses
7. Hair and makeup
8. Photography and videography
9. Flowers
Step 4: Calculate the costs and spending
Begin arranging consultations and discussing your requirements with suppliers. The right match is rarely the first one approached, so allow time for the process. Most couples spend at least a year planning, which also allows for the longer lead times required by bespoke services such as made-to-order dresses.
Step 5: Additional charges
Always confirm that supplier quotes are comprehensive. Common charges that do not always appear in initial quotes include VAT, hair and makeup trial sessions, dress alterations, postage for invitations, and cake cutting fees.
Step 6: Keep calm
Budget overruns are common in wedding planning. Tracking spending carefully and building in that 10% reserve from Step 1 will cover most surprises. Lean on friends and family where you can, and keep your records organised as decisions accumulate.
For questions about wedding flowers and how to plan your floral budget, get in touch with the team.
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