Planning a wedding at an event center in Alamo, TX is hard. It gets even harder when you keep blowing your budget on costs you weren’t expecting. Brides and grooms often complain about unexpected wedding costs. So, what can you do? 

Here are some of the most common hidden wedding costs so you can be more prepared to stay on budget: 

Alterations – Most brides and grooms will need to get their wedding attire altered before they wear it down the aisle. While most are aware of this fact, many are often surprised that alterations cost extra or how much extra they cost. When setting a budget for a wedding dress or suit, be sure to include the cost of alterations. And when shopping, don’t forget to ask about what the store charges for alterations and what’s included in the price. 

Stamps – All those gorgeous save the dates, invitations, and thank you cards needs to be mailed. And that means they all need stamps. The cost of stamps can really add up! Don’t forget to add the cost of stamps for each piece of mail to your budget. 

Extra Food – Most vendors, like your photographer, DJ, videographer, and waitstaff, are expecting to be fed at your wedding. Which makes sense because it’s a very long day and you don’t want them packing a brown paper bag lunch. You need to include the costs of vendor meals in your food budget. You and your wedding party will also need to eat on the big day. Have you planned for breakfast and lunch for you and the wedding party? Add those meals and snacks to your budget, too. 

Tips – Vendors are providing you a service. So, if they’re not the business owner, a tip is always appreciated. Whether it’s a florist, the band, your event planner, your caterer, your makeup artist, your shuttle drivers, or anyone else, consider that you just might have to give them a tip. Add tips to your budget and double check your contracts to see if tips are already included. 

Marriage License – Some states can charge up to $91 for a marriage license. Since you want your marriage to be legal, you’ll need to spring for the license. Don’t forget to add it to your budget. 

Permits – Are you having your wedding ceremony in a park or another public spot? You will most likely need a permit, and permits costs money. Make sure to do your research beforehand so you don’t show up on the day of your wedding and get hit with a bill, or worse yet, getting kicked out of the location. 

Extra Time – Rocking it out on your dance floor well into the night is fun, but it might cost you. Make sure you’re speaking with each vendor on what their protocol is for staying extra time, so you don’t get caught off guard by hidden wedding costs. 

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