So… you’re engaged, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Now what? Well let’s start with the facts. The average Kansas City wedding costs $22,718 and has 136 guests, which is on the decline from previous years. Yes, you read that right, $23,000 for ONE DAY in your life. Yes, one very important day but $23,000? If you, or your family, have that kind of money to spend – MORE POWER TO YOU! However, I am going to assume that most of you reading this are more like me and fall into a category of not being able to afford this NOR would want to OR expect your parents to do so.
*PAUSE* I want to pretend that I have $23,000 sitting in the bank. Oh how I wish I had that kind of money sitting in the bank. The things I would do. The debt that would be paid. The culture and travels I would share with my family. If I didn’t already own a home, it would definitely be going towards that. My youngest will be 16 in 3.5 years… the oldest will be in college in 1.5 years… hmm what could I do with $23,000?!?!? *END PAUSE*
Assuming you’re like me and not going to drop $23,000 and don’t want 3,000 people at your wedding, let’s talk options!
PLANNING
· DIY or DBFF (done by family & friends) – time consuming but saves money especially if on a tight budget and want a larger guest list
· Wedding Planner – costs more money but saves time & stress
VENUES for SMALLER GUESTS LISTS
· Restaurants- Private Dining or Event Room
· House, Backyard
· Community Center, Park, Hall, Shelter
· Smaller Room at Larger Venue
· Small Venue, Chapel, & Simple Ceremonies
DESTINATION WEDDING
POP-UP WEDDING
Let’s focus on pop-ups and small venues. These concepts tend to be all-inclusive packages that are less expensive than traditional weddings, less time-stress-energy during the planning process, and provide simplicity in guest list and wedding activities.
The “Original” Pop-up concept takes place at a special location typically chosen by couple. Newer concepts can include an airstream or teardrop trailer.
Guest Count: 2-20 people
Hours: 2 or less
Cost: Couple hundred-couple thousand Décor: Style typically comes from location environment or surroundings Packages: Higher packages include photographer, florals, champagne, cake
Small Venues, Chapels, and Simple Ceremonies are gaining popularity. There are more and more new venues specializing in intimate weddings. Guests: 50 or less
Hours: 5 or less
Cost: Couple hundred-$7,000+
Decor: Style is consistent with venue, doesn’t usually change
Packages: wide range of packages, services, prices, times
Higher Packages: food, bar, floral, photographer, officiant, coordinator, music, bridal suites, favors, invitations
WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT A JUST SAY I DO POP-UP?
Combines the pop-up concept with convenience of small venue all-inclusive packages & services
Use of sought-after venues and vendors to provide a professionally planned wedding at a value
Pop-ups have different looks, themes, and décor
Accommodate larger guest lists at the same value and convenience of a traditional pop-up
Entertainment including DJ, yard games, photo-booth
Traditional wedding look and feel without the stress of planning and at a great price
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