Weddings are unique moments in our lives so they should be prepared very carefully. When doing this, you must be aware of the fact that you need to dedicate a lot of your time to this process. If you are not willing to compromise, then you should hire a wedding planner to help you with the domains in which you have problems. There are certain elements that need to be settled before taking any further action: the wedding location, the officiant and the wedding budget.

The location of your wedding is important because it represents the main setting in which you are going to promise eternal love to your partner, so it should be perfect. Choose the one you feel more comfortable in: church, garden, villa, beach etc. The person who officiates your ceremony is also relevant because it helps you start your new life as a married couple under God’s protection and your state’s laws.

Planning a wedding budget is the key factor because, let’s face it: without money there is no wedding. The wedding budget should be established according to every couple’s possibilities or needs. Although we all want more in certain moments of our lives, we don’t always receive it. So when planning a wedding budget the first step is to create a plan for general expenses. You will need money for location, decorations, flowers, food, drinks, wedding attire, rings, music, transportation and gifts.

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The numbers are still being crunched for this year, but the average cost of a wedding in the US is $28,000, not including the honeymoon or engagement ring. Here is a breakdown of how that price is divided, and what to expect when you begin to plan your wedding budget.

Average wedding size: 149 guests

Engagement ring: Before you can plan a wedding, you have to get engaged. This customarily involves a serious piece of jewelry. That old “two months’ salary” adage certainly depends on your salary, but the average cost for a diamond engagement ring is $6,000. Wedding bands cost an average of $1,000 each.

Wedding stationery & postage: Save-the-date cards, wedding invitations, return postage for RSVP cards, thank-you notes and wedding programs… Weddings involve a lot of paper. Average cost: $650-850.

C: The average bride spends $1,200 on her wedding gown. This does not include accessories, such as a veil, hair accessories, wedding shoes or jewelry, which can add up to another $500-$600.

Professional bridal hairstyle: This is another budget item that varies greatly by location, as well as depending on the complexity of the hairdo, but a bride can expect to spend between $150-400 on her wedding day hairstyle, not including tip.

Groom’s tux: If you’re just renting your tuxedo for the day, expect to pay around $150. If you want to invest in your own tuxedo, the average cost is $800, not including shirt, cufflinks, etc.

Ceremony venue: A church ceremony carries an average cost of $500. Venues such as outdoor pavilions or parks tend to cost less, while sites like a museum, winery, or hotel may cost upwards of $5,000 So on.

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