WHAT DO WEDDINGS COST IN 2020? How to calculate your wedding planning budget and keep costs in check

[@valeriegernhausertheno-non5314]

Price per person here - that's what we all need to focus on! I will shout it from the rooftops over and over again! :)

[@wendyhiguera3272]

Okolkilho

[@alexandraseabrook9242]

This is actually one of the better wedding planning videos I've seen!! I like how you don't gloss over important issues like budget and guest count, but you actually dive in to the nuts and bolts in almost a scientific way. I'm not even getting married anytime soon 🙃 but appreciate your knowledge! Great job!

[@valeriegernhausertheno-non5314]

Thank you Alexandra! I am thrilled this resonated with you. I have so much to share I can't wait to see what you think about my future videos! :)

[@BloomCultureFlowers]

I always say numbers equal numbers. The number of people will dictate the number of your budget! More people, more money. Love your call out on that people have a number in their head but are afraid to share it! We're all here to help!

[@valeriegernhausertheno-non5314]

Yes!! This is so important especially for you as a florist. I’m glad you make this a part of your discussion with clients. Numbers equal numbers! 💯

[@kjc4779]

Me and my fiance called out a number right away from the get go. People from family members and wedding venues laugh at us. Meanwhile they aren't the ones paying 🙄

[@rospez1763]

This must be a wealthy person's wedding!

[@MeganHeath52]

You're freaking me out ! My fiance is Italian and wants 300 plus people and thinks a wedding costs 40 000$ I Canada. I don't want to let him down but it feels ridiculous

[@bethbernstein1084]

Preach it, Val! I love the "freak-out number" - I've used this term in consults since you first posted this. It definitely helps potential clients understand.

[@valeriegernhausertheno-non5314]

Beth Bernstein thank you!!

[@maiaguenther1299]

Yep... as soon as I heard $100,000 my eyes bulged and I said this is not the video for me. Switching to a lower budget guide video.

[@Nida_s]

Did you find a more realistic video?

[@LeesaLilHop]

She said in the video that it was just to use round easy numbers. You can do the math yourself

[@maiaguenther1299]

@@LeesaLilHop your comment confuses me. I’m not sure what you’re trying to say.

[@maiaguenther1299]

@@Nida_s unfortunately no! But I haven’t been looking either. Haha sorry. A tip I’ve seen shared before: when planning, try to avoid telling vendors it’s a wedding... they charge way more when they hear the word!

[@LeesaLilHop]

@@maiaguenther1299 she didnt say $100k should be your budget. She broke down how you would need to think about paying for various things according to your own budget. If you dont have a $100k budget, you can still use the tips she used in the video and do your own math for how much your wedding would cost per person.

[@tiffanyjohnson135]

Just go to the court house, spend the money on a house and have the reception in your backyard. I just saved you THOUSANDS of dollars.

[@superseasnails8368]

no offence but if i ever get married im having it at the gazebo in my local park and getting it catered by chipotle

[@marypascua_]

WOW! girl this video is amazing! I will definitely be spreading this around for all my brides to know (i mean I'm a photographer so hopefully by the time they get to me they already have a budget) but if they dont! they will definitely get this and will link it to my upcoming blog. thanks for starting youtube and spreading your knowledge I'm sure a lot of brides will get a so much value from this.

[@valeriegernhausertheno-non5314]

Mary Grace I am thrilled that this resonates with you! More couples need to uncover the reality behind wedding day budgets. Thank you for sharing this with your couples!

[@kiwifruitkl]

My Personal Freak-Out Number: $1,000 My Personal Budget: $500 / 6 people = $83.34

[@erickprice3836]

This is for the one percent. However, very good advice thanks!

[@eleaseproductions2675]

Great video!!! I’ve been a wedding planner for 10 years and you’re dead on with your tips and advise. I’m definitely subscribing to your channel!

[@valeriegernhausertheno-non5314]

Thank you for subscribing! I’m happy you found this video helpful. I’m happy to “tell it like it is!”

[@saiprasannakumar4848]

Came across your video...inorder to complete my Academic project,thanks very informative.

[@FocusedwithGK]

InValuable INFO to New Brides! :)

[@valeriegernhausertheno-non5314]

Thank you George!! You inspired me with this channel! 😁

[@chrisgaskell3706]

In Spain it is common for the guests to pay for their seat at the table.

[@daveygernhauser]

This is great, too few people think of budgets in this way. Thank you for the insight!

[@valeriegernhausertheno-non5314]

Anytime! I believe that knowledge is power, and I am happy to be able to help!

[@lifechapterswithleah8541]

I understand this is budget information.. but it is not low budget information 😂 lol

[@gardenjoy5223]

A 100,000 dollar budget? That's about 10 times my freak out budget! Why would people spend such an incredible amount on ONE day? Where on earth do you live, that you would spend 200.- on food for just one person! How much can one person eat on one single day? And half of those are on a diet anyway... There are still tens of thousands of people starving to death of hunger and hunger related problems. In our world. Today. Does anyone see the problem here? Is humanity out of their minds?!

[@ak_naral]

WTF, most people won't buy a $10 burrito for a friend of a relative (per person). Marriage is overrated. Who would want to pay $1000 for your distant cousin's date whom he paid $150 per hour just to escort him and make him look average and normal.

[@kjc4779]

I honestly just now broke down the price per person for our wedding. Holy crap! I dont even wanna pay for these peoples plus one any longer 🙄 😂 And the gratuity, i don't even want to think about it 😭

[@valeriegernhausertheno-non5314]

Yup! I am glad you did the math on that. These things add up sooooo quickly!

[@kjc4779]

They sure do! Its crazy! 🤯

[@charliehilbrantfilms4491]

Solid! Following

[@valeriegernhausertheno-non5314]

Thank you so much, glad it resonated with you!

[@sidrainam3562]

Hello I wanted to know that if there is some kind of asian wedding If I need hall for 5 hours, 3 days Food will be prepared by other places But decorations for whole three days must be different So how much will it take? People will most likely be 300-500

[@jeffinmathew7857]

My gosh

[@12Sanguine]

Great video, super helpful! I'm planning a birthday and cost per person is the best strategy. In London a high quality meal + drinks cost about £30 - £50 per person, crazy to think that in New Orleans (where Valerie is based) it's $200! The AVERAGE wedding in the UK is £500 per person: 70 guests for £35,000 total spend.

[@chantelleg5529]

Forget it. Im not getting married 😅

[@jeffertonalive8536]

Men If you're seeing this beforehand, DON'T DO IT!