Food & Music is very important and If you have bad food and terrible music it will be a bust. What about cocktails? Are you planning to have an open-bar? Then, add more $$ to that already expanding budget. This is the reason, a strict guest list has so much importance in wedding planning. Yes. . your wedding gown is of great importance, and you will find that it is much easier to shop for your dress, once you have your finances in order.