Welcome to Seattle Wedding Information:

The world of wedding planning is vague at best when it comes to finding out what you should expect to pay for different parts of the big day. The reason for this vagueness is that peoples’ priorities differ so much that no single list can represent every bride’s desires. Another reason is because generalized wedding budget percentages only work when the wedding you are planning will fall in the average budget range for a given area. Both inexpensive weddings and lavish ones do not fit into percentage lists because certain nuptial services and goods cost a certain amount regardless of your budget. For instance, whether you are throwing a simple wedding or a special wedding, an average reception venue will most likely cost a couple thousand dollars in the Seattle area.

You can save money by keeping your hours short and by renting it on a weekday night or a weekend during the day. But even so, if you are trying to spend less than a couple thousand for the whole event, you are out of luck. Reception price may have to take a larger percentage or you may have to hold it in a friend’s yard, in which case your venue would take 0% of your budget. The same is true with wedding rings, wedding flowers, wedding stationery, wedding attire, and any other priority on your Seattle wedding planning list.   

Many different bridal magazines and wedding websites have determined what percent of your wedding budget to allot at the beginning stages of planning so you can stay within budget by the end. These are always a general guideline and should be used only as a suggestion of what to expect. For our budget percentages guide, we have researched the different percentage guides available from reputable sources and created our own that is reflective of wedding budget needs in the Seattle area:

Seattle Area Wedding Budget Percentages

For a comprehensive list of different items and services that you will need to fit within these categories, see our Complete Wedding "To-Do" List. And remember, this is your day. Maybe you always imagined your wedding day would be filled with flowers, from top to bottom. Then, by all means, increase your flower percentage and skimp on transportation or entertainment. Or, throw a beautiful, natural outdoor Seattle wedding on a gorgeous summer day! The important thing to remember is that you can create a unique Seattle wedding under any budget. And, with a little guidance from SeattleWeddingInfo.com, you are already on your way!