07/07/2026
When setting your wedding budget, it’s easy to focus on the big-ticket items and forget the smaller expenses that quickly add up. From hair and makeup trials to breakfast on the big day, planning ahead now means fewer surprises later. Save this post for future you!
👰🏼♀️ Alterations
Your dream dress may fit perfectly in the bridal boutique, but often alterations are a separate expense.
Ensure that when purchasing your dress, you ask if alteration services are done in house or if you will need to outsource.
🚙 Transport
Whether it’s bridal cars, charter buses, taxis after the reception or getting everyone between venues, transport costs can add up quickly.
Planning these expenses early will help avoid any last minute surprises.
💇🏼♀️ Hair & Make Up Trials
Your trial is an important part of achieving your dream wedding look, but it’s often a separate cost from your wedding day booking.
Be sure to budget for both appointments, especially if your stylists are travelling to you.
🥯 Breakfast
Wedding mornings can be busy, exciting and a little chaotic.
Whether you’re providing breakfast for yourselves, your bridal party or both, it’s a small expense that’s easy to overlook but makes a big difference to everyone’s energy.
🍽️ Vendor Meals
Your photographer, videographer, coordinator and other vendors may be working 10-12 hour days.
Providing a simple meal is often included in their contract and is something many couples forget to factor into their catering budget.
