Planning a wedding for summer in the Moscow region. Want to get a rough idea of the budget: restaurant, decorations, photographer, music. Maybe someone did this recently - how much did it actually end up costing?
For a hundred people in the Moscow region in summer, you can realistically fit it into 500-800k if you look for budget venues and don't hire some star photographer, but honestly - a lot of people I know have already spent close to a million with the same number of guests. The restaurant usually takes up the bulk of the budget, then comes photo and video, music and decorations, so first figure out the venue and how much it costs, and then build everything else around that? What price range appeals to you more - something budget-friendly or something a bit fancier?
In summer around Moscow, prices are pretty steep, especially in June through August. Besides the main expenses, don't forget about hidden costs - renting dishes and linens if they're not included with the restaurant, transportation for guests, tips for staff, the decorator (if it's separate from the venue decoration). I know a couple who spent close to 1.2 million rubles on 90 people in 2024, because all those little things add up super fast and eat into your budget. If you want to save money, go with a venue that does catering or a small country club with a set menu - that's way cheaper than traditional restaurants.
The main thing is to get your priorities straight, because money ends up going places you don't expect :) From what I've observed: a lot of people overspend on decorations and the photographer, then later regret being stingy on food and drinks - that's what your guests will actually remember. Try booking the venue first and figuring out the cost per person for the catering (that'll be 40-60% of your budget), then sort out the rest with what's left. And a tip from my own experience: in summer on weekends prices are way higher, try a weekday or August - you'll notice a real difference.
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