During the wedding planning process, one of the first things a couple sets is the wedding budget. They account for all costs related to the wedding, plan how much they will spend for each item, and set what their maximum spending cap will be. What couples usually fail to account for during this early planning stage are small hidden costs that arise in between taking care of all the big ticket items–costs other than those of the venue, the dress, the decorations, etc. They then find themselves unprepared for all these other expenses and struggle to stay within their initial budget! To help you avoid facing the same challenge, we’ve listed down the hidden wedding costs that you also need to prepare for. You know how some couples say to have extra buffer on top of your wedding budget? They probably are referring to these expenses that tend to appear when you least expect them to.

Pre-wedding Costs

• Bridesmaids Proposal Gift

[From: Personalized Feather Balloons by Molala]

Some brides want to ask their bridesmaids to join the entourage in fun and creative ways. While this  gimmick is unique, it was will cost you a bit.

• Legal Documents

When you’re preparing your legal requirements for the marriage you will need to pay some fees for the processing and approval. While this is minimal, you need to be aware of the costs for these charges as well.

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