https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s Female prospective en-us 2022-03-01 23:30:04 UTC 2025-09-28 01:24:47 UTC hello@padlet.com brookehancock https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072492496 Every little girl dreams about their special day. Their wedding day! We all have imagined how we would look, what theme we would have, what our prince charming would look like and how it would all come together. But something most girls don't think about is the cost. There are so many factors to a wedding and all those factors cost money. In my Padlet I will discuss the different factors that are included in most wedding! ]]> 2022-03-02 00:18:47 UTC https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072492496 brookehancock https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072527232 This video explains how there are 4 main steps in planning a wedding. First step is budgeting. Budgeting is the most important step in almost everything you do if you want to be financially stable in todays world. You need to have a firm number, once that number is found you can start to allocate money for things like, venue, wedding dress, bridesmaids and groomsmen needs, and food. If you have trouble with budgeting she suggests in this video a helpful website called weddingwire. This is a helpful tool that will allocate your money for you so you can have what you want but still stay within your budget.]]> 2022-03-02 00:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072527232 brookehancock https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072602292 Planning a wedding on a budget I would imagine is very difficult, very important but difficult. On our wedding day we as women want to feel like princesses. We want to have everything that is special to us there. In this article Rachel  discusses the nonnegotiables as well as wedding venues. She gives a really good breakdown of the most important factors. She explains how much money should be allocated for each factor. I think it's a really helpful tool to use so you know on average how much you want/will be spending. The second great part of this website is Rachel breaks down the cost of each wedding and its venue. Wether you want a private backyard wedding, a city hall wedding or a destination wedding she's got you covered.

 ]]> 2022-03-02 01:38:23 UTC https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072602292 brookehancock https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072644233 There are sooo many different variables to think of when planning a wedding. The website I have found suggests 9 important variables. One of the most important factors to me is the weather. Unless you want your dress to be ruined by rain or sloshy snow in Canada I would recommend picking a nice sunny summer day. Other important factors to keep in mind for budgeting purposes include; the venue/ location, dress and tux, food/ catering, guest list, flowers, music, decor, a wedding planner, booze, gifts for the wedding party, makeup and hair, transportation to the wedding, and a beautiful honeymoon. ]]> 2022-03-02 02:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072644233 brookehancock https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072671937 This is a short and sweet video of some of the most important factors that involve money. They tell you in the very beginning to SET A BUDGET according to the venue you choose. Next you should determine how many guests you want to attended, larger number of guests means larger budget needed. Another determining factor ties in with the last fact which is the catering. Again depending on the amount of guests you will have the more food you will need. The good thing is that most catering companies include food and beverages together. A few other things you should keep in mind is a deposit fee and any other hidden fees. ]]> 2022-03-02 02:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072671937 brookehancock https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072699033 Tips to save money for your wedding day is something that can help everyone. This article offers 37 ways to save money for your special day. A few tips that stood out to me include; Saturdays are the most popular day to get married, makes sense most people can party all night long and have no one to answer to in the morning, but it is also the most expensive day due to the popularity. A smaller more intimate guest list makes for a way more special day and less of a headache for you and your bank account. ]]> 2022-03-02 02:44:04 UTC https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072699033 brookehancock https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072729099 This video teaches you how to save thousands of dollars for your big day. There are 6 tips included, but of course there are so many more out there. A few tips included in this video are; paperless wedding invitations. We are always on some kind of device anyone around the world can receive an invitation for a low cost of $0. Another tip that is mentioned is to use the bridesmaids bouquets as centrepieces. That is a win win, saves you money on centrepieces and is beautiful all at the same time. One last tip is to buy the bridesmaids dresses on Black Friday. This has to be my favourite tip that I will use as it saves so much money. ]]> 2022-03-02 03:04:54 UTC https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072729099 brookehancock https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072760138 Our new names are the budget brides!! Approximately $42,000 is spent on a wedding in Canada. This article gives you an idea of how much a $5000 wedding budget can look like. First things first is prioritize. Stay on track with what your budget says. Try to think of friends, family members, or people you know that are involved in the wedding industry that may be able to give you some deals. Again I can't stress enough a smaller guest list makes for a better more intimate special day, also saves a ton of money. One last thing that we should be considering is the dress. You will hopefully only wear this dress for one night, don't spend a lot of money on the dress. The money saved form the dress can be spent on other more important factors for the day. ]]> 2022-03-02 03:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072760138 brookehancock https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072786845 Heres how to be a budget bride, planning a $5k wedding. This video gives great ways to budget. The first idea is to have your wedding and reception all at the same place. This saves on venues and transportation for you and your guests. Another great way to save money on the decor is to do DIY decor. You can go to the dollar store, or amazon and buy small beautiful pieces for a cheap price and make your own flowers or centrepieces. Using fake flowers is a better way to go so you can hold onto them for a long time and not have to worry about them dying!! ]]> 2022-03-02 03:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072786845 brookehancock https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072795208 I think this image beautifully sums up the most important things you need for your special day. The layout breaks down all the things in a very easy understandable way. ]]> 2022-03-02 03:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072795208 brookehancock https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072801645 This explains the top 5 things to remember when planning a wedding. Budgeting is most important, after that I would say read every contract before signing because you could be signing to hidden fees that you will be obligated to pay for which was never considered in the budget. ]]> 2022-03-02 04:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072801645 brookehancock https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072820125 Q1. What did you learn about your topic that surprised you the most?
A: I learned that you can have a wedding under $5k. I never thought you could do that. I always thought a wedding was extravagant and one of the most expensive things you would do in your life. For my wedding I will be referring to myself as the "budget bride."

Q2. Provide a real-life example of how this topic is relevant or interesting for you.
A: I have always thought of my own wedding day. The tips and tricks I have learned will definitely help me navigate through my own special day. 

Q3. If you could pass on your knowledge to a family member or friend, what do you think is the most important thing to pass on?
A: The most important thing I would pass onto anyone who is planning on having a wedding in the near future is too budget. Always keep a budget in mind, not just for your wedding but for your everyday life. ]]> 2022-03-02 04:15:48 UTC https://padlet.com/brookehancock/h6iqn701judh3d1s/wish/2072820125