Question from A Baltimore Bride:

I am ‘pre-planning’ my wedding next year in July in Baltimore, MD and really need to stick to a budget of 12-15K.  I’m planning to have NO MORE than 160 people.  I have no idea where to start to create a fabulous wedding!!  I’m trying to have my wedding and reception at the same place.Please help as to where to begin.

Answer from Mrs. 12k

First of all, congratulations! If things in Baltimore are anything like they are here in Detroit, beware that Objects May Be More Expensive than they Appear. So I think it’s good that you’re starting early. If I were you, I would start by listing all the wedding things that will have a cost associated with them. That could include ceremony/reception site, catering, open bar and flowers for example. Of course there are more things, but these should definitely be considered. Rank your list based on what’s most important to you and your fiance. For us, for example, the decor wasn’t as important as the food. You know, different strokes for different folks.

Anyway, after you rank your list, call around and send emails to companies in your area to get ballpark figures for 160 people. You’d rather get a quote on the high end now and end up paying less down the road rather than the other way around. Keep in mind that sense your wedding won’t be until next year, if you don’t have a contract in place with a vendor, their rates could go up between now and then.

Hopefully that gives you a good place to start.

Good luck!

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