Bride Math: our wedding budget that totally makes sense
Welcome to the only math class you’ll ever enjoy – bride math. Inspired by our fellow gals who made girl math happen, we’re all about finding the logic in, well, kind of illogical math.
If your wedding planning and wedding budget aren’t quite sitting right, don’t worry – we got you. You might not be a financial planner, but when you start crunching numbers with your veil on, things start to… add up. Don’t question it. Just trust the process, the spreadsheets, and the fact that you’re basically making money just by getting married.
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Class is in session! It’s time for Bride Math. Source: Hotel Centennial.
Let’s break down bride math – class is in session.
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Bridal budget breakdown:
Invited 150 people but only 120 RSVPed yes? Congratulations! You’ve not just saved money, you’re actually at a profit on your per-head cost. How does that work? Less guests = more champagne per person.
Booked your venue off-peak (hello wintery wedding or Thursday vows)? This is a financial investment! You’ve saved a significant amount of money that people should be proud of.
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Sale rack wedding dress? The designer is basically paying you in elegance and savings. Influencer, who?! This wedding is practically a sponsored event!
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Bridesmaids rewearing their dresses to another event? Those dresses become less expensive with each wear, because we all break down our items of clothing by how many times we wear them, right? It just makes sense!
Paying extra for signature cocktails? That’s not an expense, oh no! It’s an investment in guest morale and elevated Instagram stories.
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If your bridesmaids wear their dresses more than once, you’ve basically made money. Source: Chapel 1885.
Freezing the top tier of your 3-tiered cake for your anniversary? That cake is now 33% off, because sometime in the future – free dessert!
Was your wedding $50,000? But if you plan to stay married for 50 years, that’s only $83.33 a month. Cheaper than therapy, gym memberships, or your signature oat milk lattes.
Splurged on the DJ because you need a packed dancefloor? That’s not a splurge, that’s wedding guest entertainment insurance. It’s a necessity – you’re simply protecting the vibe!
DJs, live bands, they’re all vibe protectors! Find one to suit your vibe.
Settled the suppliers two weeks before the big day? Ummmm, congratulations?! You just got yourself a free wedding. No invoices = no cost. That’s just basic bride math, as far as we’re concerned.
Saving your cake? Girl math! That’s now discounted. Source: Wild Canary.
Overbudgeted at the start and came in under? Wow! You just saved money by being such a wise spender. Nothing like planning for a chateau wedding of 1,000 and settling for a 150-person winery. That’s like… accountant-level brilliance.
Having a destination wedding + honeymoon in the same country? The honeymoon flights are now free, because you didn’t need to get them! Thanks for the bundle deal, geography. And now that’s money back into your pocket.
Destination wedding, you say? We’ve got you! From Thailand to Bali, our suppliers will sort the whole thing out for you.
Budgeted $5k for your dress but you found the one for $4k? Incredible work! That’s an extra $1k and now you can get the “second look” you were umming and ahhing about. And, technically, it costs nothing! You earned this by putting in the work to find that $4k dress.
If you’re married for 50 years, your wedding gets cheaper by the month! Source: No. 92.
Selling your wedding decor and accessories post-wedding? You are now a small business owner! That’s passive income, and it’s also great for the environment. We love to see the second-hand market thriving. Thanks for being such an active participant.
Put all wedding purchases on a travel credit card to earn points? The honeymoon is free. Zero guilt, first-class flight. That’s bride economics.
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So, what we’re saying is if you’re feeling even mildly stressed about your wedding budget, just remember: if you can justify it, and do the sums with bride math, it was worth it. Your spreadsheet might be telling you one thing (and maybe your fiance), but your heart (and your Points) say otherwise
Okay, okay, it might not be the best advice, but it’s your wedding – have a little fun!
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