Contributors

Your next step is to deal with contributors, by which I mean mums, dads and anyonelse offering to pay for something or donating money to put towards the big day. I had the cars, cake, honeymoon, decorations and photographer covered by ‘contributors’. Very important point though, this step definitely comes after our first step (utilising Friends and Family) – you want the contributions to really make a difference.

If people have offered to pay for services already provided for free in step one, politely tell them and suggest an alternative contribution to the same value.

If you have a cash contribution you can add it to the budget. If the offer of a cash contribution comes after the budget has been set and worked to, use the money for a ‘luxurious extra’. Again, write this all down in your notebook and keep track of who is giving what, and what has been acquired or paid for.

Contributions should be just that. Never ask for a contribution, but do however clarify if someone has offered to help – they may be hanging back to see what is still required. Always thank your contributors not only in the speech but with a small gift to show your appreciation (more on this later).

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   August 14, 2006 at 12:49 am

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