wedding budget #1

Reception (50 percent)
Venue and rentals
Food and service
Beverages
Cake
Miscellaneous fees

Attire (10 percent)

Gown and alterations

Headpiece and veil

Bridal accessories

Hair and makeup

Groom’s tux or suit

Groom’s accessories

Miscellaneous fees

Flowers and Decorations (10 percent)
Floral arrangements for ceremony
Flower girl’s buds and basket
Ring pillow
Bride’s bouquet
Bridesmaids’ bouquets
Boutonnieres
Corsages
Reception decorations
Lighting
Miscellaneous fees

Music (10 percent)

Ceremony musicians

Cocktail-hour musicians

Reception band, deejay, or entertainment

Sound-system or dance-floor rental

Miscellaneous fees

Photographs and Video (10 percent)
Photography
Videography
Additional prints and albums
Miscellaneous fees

Favors and Gifts (3 percent)

Welcome gifts for out-of-town guests

Bridal-party gifts

Miscellaneous fees

Favors

Ceremony (2 percent)
Site fee
Officiant fee or church donation
Miscellaneous fees
Stationery (2 percent)
Save-the-date cards
Invitations and RSVPs
Programs
Seating and place cards
Menu cards
Thank-you notes
Postage
Miscellaneous fees

Wedding Rings (2 percent)

Bride’s ring

Groom’s ring

Transportation (1 percent)
Limousine or car rental for bride and groom
Limousine or car rental for bridal party
Transportation for out-of-town guests
Valet parking
Miscellaneous fees