Congratulations once again on your recent engagement, we see you shinning! But the BIG question is now what are the average wedding cost in Connecticut.
Now that things have settled, you find yourself daydreaming (aka Pinterest posting and IG hashtagging) about the fabulous, romantic, and lit wedding that you are going to have. Yes, whatever new challenge is on IG, you and your fiance will SLAY and everyone in attendance will rock the night away on the dance floor and at that open bar.
As you scour the websites and take all of the venue tours that you can stomach in one weekend, you begin to absorb the sticker shock of it all. The per plate costs, the tax and do not forget that standard gratuity! Let me let you in on a little secret: yes, that is exactly what the average guest costs in Connecticut to put on this production…and the venue is only the beginning.
Now do not let the price and all of the ++’s (average gratuity and CT Sales tax) added to the end of every sentence scare you. Yes, this wedding is going to cost you real dollars and yes, it will be worth the investment- IF, planned properly in adherence to your personal budget and following the guidance of your experienced wedding planner!
So for example’s sake, let’s use break down venue projections. Typical catering/event space cost should be the biggest chunk of your budget. The average cost of a wedding in the Tri-state area (CT, NYC, and NJ) is $60,000, and that is an AVERAGE wedding cost in Connecticut! Your venue is going to be 35%-45% of your budget, which means you are going to spend $21k-$24k on accommodating your guest. Ensuring that this chunk of money is allocated correctly, is crucial in your mission of balancing the budget with the beautiful. You will want to give a full assessment of your venue choices- Do they fit your vision, style, and food & beverage requirements. If you do not know and need assistance on how to allocate your funds, you should stop and immediately hire a wedding planner.
So, that’s the first slice of the pie! Come back next week and will talk guest count! Contact Us
Check out the other blogs in this budgeting series
The Budget & The Beautiful: Episode 2 “Everyone Can’t Come”
XOXO
Kim
The Budget & The Beautiful: Average Wedding Cost In Connecticut
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Yes! Stop and hire Curated by Kim to plan your NY, NJ, CT and beyond wedding. Great advice on what to expect when planning your wedding budget.
Kim,
Love the way you simplified what to expect when planning your wedding budget. Many of us just don’t know where to start and what things should cost. Hire Curated by Kim to plan the wedding of your dreams.
Great advice! Wedding budgets are essential and knowing how/where to spend the money is key!
Great advice for newly engaged couples on planning a wedding and working with a budget.
Yes, yes, yes. Such great and transparent advice regarding wedding planning budgets. I love the real life example too.
Transparency on cost is so necessary, but you tickled me with The Budget and The Beautiful! Great post.
Great candid advice on planning a wedding on a budget. For most couples, it is their first time so being transparent with them will help them have their dream wedding within their means.
Great advice for couples. Budgets are vital.
Your advice and recommendations are spot on! Thanks for the amazing insight on how to get together those budgets!
YES we talking about dollars and cents – my favorite topic! Love it!!!!
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