If you only spend your budget on 3 aspects, what would they be?

(Assume the officiant/celebrant & legalities/certificate are already paid for)

Some possibilities...

Ceremony venue fees

Reception venue & associated rental items

Catering: food & drink & cake

Clothes/accessories

Beauty!

Flowers/lighting/decorations

Music/other entertainment/activities (eg photo booth or cartoonist)

Photography

Stationery/invitations

Wedding rings

Cars/carriage/transport

Gifts/favours/bonboniere

Honeymoon

Other

What are good areas/details to cut back on, or save money that won’t derail the day if they’re not there or not perfect?

Anything you see in hindsight as a waste of money?

What are some low-cost aspects or touches that can really be memorable? For example, a special reading or funny/heartfelt speech?