Understand your budget and guest list
The Guest List & The Budget:
Your Wedding’s Two Biggest Foundations
Let’s be real—one of the most stressful parts of planning a wedding often comes right at the beginning: deciding who makes the guest list. It’s the moment where vision, emotion, and practicality all collide.
But here’s the truth: you can have your dream wedding on any budget. The size of your guest list, the type of venue, and even the time of year you choose to celebrate will shape what’s possible. A small and intimate dinner under fairy lights will feel just as magical as a grand ballroom celebration—if it’s true to you.
Step 1: Start With Your Guest List
Your guest list isn’t just names on paper—it’s the backbone of your entire wedding plan.
Venue size depends on it.
Budget hinges on it.
Catering, styling, and vibe all flow from it.
So before you fall in love with a Pinterest-perfect venue for 80 guests, check that your list isn’t closer to 150. That mismatch is one of the most common early planning mistakes couples make—and one of the easiest to avoid.
Step 2: Have the Budget Conversation Early
Money isn’t romantic, but clarity is. Sit down with your partner (and any parents or family who want to contribute) to figure out what you’re comfortable spending. This doesn’t have to be locked in to the last cent, but you do want a ballpark figure before you start venue shopping.
💡 Pro tip: Love a venue that seems outside your price range? Ask about winter discounts, weekday specials, or shorter packages. You’d be surprised how many dream venues become possible when you know what to ask for.
Our One-Stop Approach to Wedding Planning
Here’s where we’re different. We don’t believe in cookie-cutter weddings or one-size-fits-all spreadsheets. At [Your Business Name], we take a holistic approach to planning your day—supporting you with skincare, nutrition, venue guidance, fitness, styling, and of course, all the logistics that bring your vision to life.
✨ Every wedding is as unique as the couple. And our role is to help you build a celebration that feels like you.
Book Your Complimentary Call
If you haven’t already booked your complimentary call with Luke—this is your sign to do it.
In this call, Luke will walk you through two incredible tools:
A tailored budgeting resource that isn’t generic—it’s curated to the vendors and experiences that you actually want.
A guest list clarity framework that hundreds of couples have used to plan with less stress and more excitement.
The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive because this isn’t theory—it’s a process that works.
👉 Book your complimentary call today and start building your dream wedding with clarity, confidence, and ease.