Hand on heart: there are few topics as hotly debated as the cost of a wedding.
What budget should couples realistically expect?
What does a wedding really cost?
Can you get married cheaply – or does your budget automatically explode?
And this is where my clear stance comes in – with a twinkle in my eye 😉:
A wedding is not an expense. It is an investment.<br >
When it comes to “wedding costs”, many people immediately think of numbers, lists, Excel spreadsheets and quiet inner stress. But your wedding is about something completely different:
You are investing in a unique day that will never be repeated.
You invest in:
And yes: this is precisely why details should not be underestimated. Because nothing is more annoying than saying years later:
“Oh, if only we had done that …”
The honest answer (and also the Google-able one 😉):
👉 The costs of a wedding are individual.
They depend, among other things, on:
In short: The scope depends on your priorities and the value you attach to this day.
Without a lot of theory and long texts: From my experience as a wedding planner, I have put together the most important wedding service providers that are relevant for most weddings – including realistic average prices in spring and summer.
These figures are for orientation purposes.
👉 I adjust the prices individually according to my experience, region, season and quality level.
Of course you can (and must) save money on a wedding if you have a certain budget.
And spoiler: saving money doesn’t automatically mean doing without.
You can:
👉 This is where wedding planning becomes strategic – and sensible.
But (and this is important to me):
If you have the opportunity, don’t think about the money first, think about this one day.
Think about the feeling when you look at each other.
Think about your guests.
Think about the laughter, the tears, the hugs.
Because that is priceless.
A wedding is more than just an event.
It is an emotional milestone. A starting point. A chapter of your life.
You don’t just invest in flowers, food or music –
you invest in:
And that’s exactly what professional wedding planning is all about.
If you can:
Don’t think about saving first at your wedding – think about priorities.
Invest where emotions arise.
Save where nobody will notice.
And above all:
✨ Invest in memories, not regrets.
Yes, you can save money on a wedding. But please do so wisely.
Because the difference between “saving cleverly” and “saving at the wrong end” often determines whether you enjoy your day – or get annoyed later.
Here are my specific recommendations from practical experience:
The most effective way to save: reduce the guest list.
Each guest means costs for food, drinks, seating, stationery, gifts – often €150-250 per person.
👉 Fewer guests =
In short: more intimate, more personal, more noble.
👉 Same quality, lower costs – more availability
👉 Don’t skimp on food – but choose the right shape, not the most expensive model.
You don’t have to serve premium spirits from second one.
Clever options:
👉 Saves money – without guests perceiving it as “saving”.
Less decoration – but targeted and of high quality – often looks much more elegant than too much of everything.
👉 Dear:
The flowers wither.
The food is forgotten.
👉 Photos and videos remain.
Saving money here often means regretting it later.
A good DJ or a good band makes the difference:
👉 Bad music = good party ruined.
No one expects star cuisine.
But: hunger or poor service remain a negative memory.
👉 Quality beats show.
Stress, chaos or improvisation on your wedding day? No, thank you.
👉 Whether wedding planner or master of ceremonies:
Someone has to keep track of everything – so you don’t have to.
Now it becomes concrete. Because above a certain budget, it is not only the amount of expenditure that changes, but above all the quality of the decisions.
This budget already allows for a very beautiful, high-quality wedding – with clear priorities.
Typical for this budget:
👉 This is about making smart choices, not doing without.
Everything is there – but nothing is oversized.
From here, it’s not so much the quality itself that changes – but the scope for action.
Because a wedding with a €40,000 budget can be just as high-quality, emotional and stylish.
With a budget starting at € 70,000, one thing is created above all: more freedom.
Typical for this budget:
👉 The difference is not in the quality,
but in making decisions based on desire rather than budget pressure.
The result:
More calm. More lightness. More space for details that are consciously chosen – not left out.
Luxury does not mean “expensive at any price”.
Luxury means room for ideas, details, professionalism and perfection.
Typical for luxury weddings:
👉 Luxury is not a price, but a claim:
Everything feels light, harmonious and natural.
A wedding planner is often seen as an “extra”.
In reality, it is the oppositeof luxury thinking.
👉 Without structure, even a high budget quickly becomes inefficient.
👉 With structure, even a medium budget becomes extraordinary.
A wedding planner replaces:
And creates:
Whether 40k, 70k or luxury:
A wedding doesn’t get better because you spend more money –
but because you invest consciously.
And that’s exactly what professional wedding planning is for:
Not as a luxury.
But as the foundation for your best day 💍✨
