Ever contacted a wedding planner only to be ghosted after mentioning your budget?
 You probably didn’t say anything wrong—but your definition of "budget" might be very different from theirs.

Let’s clarify the disconnect with these 3 insights????

1. Your Budget = Entire Wedding Cost

When planners ask “what’s your budget,” they mean the total cost for the entire wedding—not just their planning fee.

That includes: invitations, venue, dress, décor, flowers, photography, makeup, entertainment, officiants, cake, and more.

So if you say “Our budget is $1,000,” most planners will see it as unworkable.

2. A Too-Low Budget Leaves No Room to Plan

$1,000 might feel like a reasonable number from your perspective, but for planners, it doesn’t cover any supplier costs.
 It’s not that they’re being rude—it’s that they have no way to proceed.

When the budget doesn’t align with reality, planners may step back quietly to avoid an awkward conversation.

3. How to Present a Useful Budget

Use an additive budgeting approach:
Start with what matters most to you (like décor or photos), research market rates for those elements, and build the rest of the plan around that.

This signals that you’re realistic and ready to collaborate.

 

Fleur Weddings — Where Every Detail Reflects Perfection.

We help couples clarify their budget, prioritize wisely, and create a personalized wedding strategy that works.
Contact us now for a free 1-on-1 consultation and get started with clarity.