YOUR WEDDING BUDGET

Every wedding budget is different. Brides choose different ways to enhance their ceremony. Several wedding budgets have been averaged here to give you an example of what other brides have spent on their special day. Remember that your ceremony is a personalized event created by you and your groom. Be flexible with this sample budget, and be sure to include my live piano music for your celebration! See the Planning Tips page for money-saving ideas.

USUAL BRIDE’S FAMILY EXPENSES

	Engagement, Invitations & Wedding Announcements
	Engagement party; Bridesmaid’s Luncheon or Dinner
	Bride’s, Bridesmaid’s, Flower Girl’s and her Parent’s Attire
	Bride’s gift to her Groom, Bridesmaid’s, Flower Girl and/or Ring Bearer
	Groom’s Wedding Ring
	Fees for Bridal Consultant, Ceremony and Reception Venue, Musician, DJ, Band, Decorating Costs & Flowers
	Fees for Professional Services: Caterer, Bartender, Photographer and Videographer.
	Bride’s Traveling Attendant’s Lodging & Meals
	Bridal Party Ceremony and Reception Transportation

USUAL GROOM’S FAMILY EXPENSES

	Bachelor and Rehearsal Dinner
	Groom’s, Groomsmen’s and Groom’s Parents Attire
	Bride’s Engagement ring and Wedding Ring Set
	Groom’s Gift to His Bride, Groomsman, Ushers and/or Ring Bearer
	Bride’s Bouquet and Boutonnieres for the Men
	Corsages for the Grandmothers and Mothers
	Clergy, Judge, Officiate and Marriage License Fees
	Lodging, Transportation, Accommodations for Groom’s Attendants and Family
	Transportation from the Reception to the Honeymoon
	Honeymoon

WEDDING DAY ITEM BREAKDOWN BY PERCENTAGE

	Wedding officiate--4.6%
	Ceremony location--6.9
	Wedding coordinator--1.9
	Ceremony music 1 hour--2.3
	Tiered wedding cake--2.2
	Reception site--3.8
	Dinner for guests--6.4
	Reception dinner music--9.2
	Photographer--11.6
	Special event rentals--10.7
	Bride’s dress (rental)--5.8
	Floral--9.2
	Custom wedding rings--5.8
	Bride’s hair, makeup, massage--2.7
	Wedding night room--1.5
	Unity candle and 12 aisle candles--1.7
	Alterations--2.3
	Tux rental--3.5
	Limo rental one hour--1.0
	Champagne & gifts for bridal party--3.4
	Unexpected expenses--3.5

I hope this will give you direction in planning your wedding budget.

Timothy

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