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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
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Engagement, Invitations & Wedding
Announcements |
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Engagement party; Bridesmaid’s Luncheon
or Dinner |
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Bride’s, Bridesmaid’s, Flower Girl’s
and her Parent’s Attire |
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Bride’s gift to her Groom,
Bridesmaid’s, Flower Girl and/or Ring Bearer |
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Groom’s Wedding Ring |
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Fees for Bridal Consultant, Ceremony
and Reception Venue, Musician, DJ, Band, Decorating Costs & Flowers |
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Fees for Professional Services:
Caterer, Bartender, Photographer and Videographer. |
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Bride’s Traveling Attendant’s Lodging &
Meals |
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Bridal Party Ceremony and Reception
Transportation |
USUAL GROOM’S FAMILY EXPENSES
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Bachelor and Rehearsal Dinner |
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Groom’s, Groomsmen’s and Groom’s
Parents Attire |
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Bride’s Engagement ring and Wedding
Ring Set |
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Groom’s Gift to His Bride, Groomsman,
Ushers and/or Ring Bearer |
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Bride’s Bouquet and Boutonnieres for
the Men |
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Corsages for the Grandmothers and
Mothers |
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Clergy, Judge, Officiate and Marriage
License Fees |
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Lodging, Transportation, Accommodations
for Groom’s Attendants and Family |
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Transportation from the Reception to
the Honeymoon |
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Honeymoon |
WEDDING DAY ITEM BREAKDOWN BY PERCENTAGE
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Wedding officiate--4.6% |
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Ceremony location--6.9 |
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Wedding coordinator--1.9 |
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Ceremony music 1 hour--2.3 |
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Tiered wedding cake--2.2 |
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Reception site--3.8 |
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Dinner for guests--6.4 |
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Reception dinner music--9.2 |
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Photographer--11.6 |
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Special event rentals--10.7 |
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Bride’s dress (rental)--5.8 |
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Floral--9.2 |
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Custom wedding rings--5.8 |
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Bride’s hair, makeup, massage--2.7 |
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Wedding night room--1.5 |
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Unity candle and 12 aisle candles--1.7 |
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Alterations--2.3 |
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Tux rental--3.5 |
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Limo rental one hour--1.0 |
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Champagne & gifts for bridal party--3.4 |
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Unexpected expenses--3.5 |
I hope this will give you direction in planning your
wedding budget.
Timothy
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