Golden autumn days mark the arrival of wedding season. First of all, congratulations to the couples planning their big day. In order to have the wedding of your dreams — one you’ll never regret — it’s important to plan carefully. Here are a few essential things to consider.
1. PUT IT ON PAPER From the color of the napkins to the design of your dress — start writing it all down. Ignore outside opinions for a moment and focus on the wedding *you* want. This is the most important step.
2. MAKE A GUEST LIST Will it be an intimate gathering with close friends and family, or a grand celebration with everyone you know? Make a list together with your partner to determine the number of guests.
3. CHOOSE A VENUE Decide whether your wedding will be held in a restaurant, a wedding palace, a Mongolian ger, or a catered outdoor space — it’s important to finalize the location where your guests will celebrate.
4. ENTERTAINMENT Once your guest list and venue are settled, it's time to lock in everything else: invitations, hair and makeup, host/emcee, performers, venue décor, photographer, videographer, and so on. Make your bookings early.
5. WEDDING ATTIRE Decide early whether you’ll buy or rent your wedding dress and suit. It becomes much harder to choose — especially for the bride — when the big day is right around the corner.
6. BUDGET One important note about your budget — call your guests three days before the wedding to kindly confirm their attendance: “Will you be able to join us for the wedding?” Otherwise, you risk preparing for 200 guests and only having 80 show up.
Now let’s estimate your total cost.
1. Civil Ceremony Expenses: - Bookings should be made 2 months in advance starting on the first of that month. - Choose the time/date of the ceremony yourself and register in order. - Bring your marriage certificate from the local civil registry or Immigration Office if marrying a foreign citizen. - Bring valid ID or passport. Fees for the civil ceremony range from 800,000 to 1,000,000 MNT depending on weekday/weekend scheduling. Popular days with good omens (e.g. 17th day of mid-autumn, 3rd day of late autumn) may cost 1,300,000–1,500,000 MNT.
2. Restaurant Costs
Venue rental price
Wedding menu: 130,000 MNT per guest × 150 guests = 19,500,000 MNT. (Some restaurants include a ceremonial aisle, full décor, sound system, and allow external services in their wedding packages.)
3. Drinks & Refreshments
Water: 1,000 × 150 = 150,000 MNT (approx.) Soda: 2,500 × 150 = 375,000 MNT (approx.) Alcohol: 60 bottles (300ml per person for 150 guests) × 50,000 = 3,000,000 MNT Fruits: 70,000 MNT per table × 15 tables = 1,050,000 MNT
4. Photographer: 700,000 MNT (approx.) 5. Performers: 5,000,000 MNT (approx.) 6. Other expenses: 4,000,000 MNT (approx.) **Estimated Total: 34,775,000 MNT** (Of course, this is just a general approximation.)
Source: huree.mn
