First thing you need to decide is how much money you will be working with for the entire wedding.
Then you should follow this guide for a general idea of how much to allocate to each aspect of the wedding.
Here is a general rule of thumb:
45 % - Ceremony & Reception
- Fees
- Ceremony Site
- Officiant (priest etc.)
- Marriage License
- Reception Site
- Rentals
- Photographer's Fee
- Food & Beverages
- Cake
- Bar
- Transportation to and from the Ceremony and Reception for the Couple
- Guest's Transportation and Parking if needed
- Tips Coat Check etc.
10 % - Flowers
- Ceremony Decorations
- Bride's Bouquet
- Maid of Honour and Bridesmaid Bouquets
- Flower Girl Basket and Petals etc
- Corsages
- Boutonnieres
- Reception Centerpieces
- Decorations
10 % - Photographer
- Engagement Portrait
- Photographer's Fees
- Wedding Album
- Parent's Album
- Additional Prints
- Videography
10 % - Wedding attire
- Bride's Dress
- Headpiece and Veil
- Bride's Shoes
- Lingerie
- Jewellery and Accessories
- Hair and Makeup
- Groom's Tuxedo / Suite
- Groom's Shoes
- Groom's Accessories
- Wedding Bands
10 % - Music and other Live Entertainment
- Ceremony Music
- Cocktail-hour Music
- Reception Music
- Live DJ, Musicians, Dancers
15 % - Stationery, Gifts, Favours and other Accessories
- Announcements
- Save the Date Cards
- Invitations and Envelopes
- Bulletins / Programs (Order of Service)
- Seating Cards, Place Cards
- Menu Cards, Thank you Notes
- Favor Cards
- Calligraphy
- Postage
- Guest Book
- Maid of Honour Gift
- Bridesmaid's Gifts
- Bestman's Gifts
- Groomsmen's Gifts
- Child Attendants Gifts
- Bride's Parent's Gifts
- Groom's Parent's Gifts
- Favours
- Ring Pillows
(Courtesy of Weddingstar Budget Planner)
Guide created: 11/07/06
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