Budgeted

[Kathryn Hawk-Bond]

Ceremony Budget (4 To 8%):

Ceremony Location Fee

Officiant Fee Or Donation

Ceremony Accessories (Candles, Religious Symbols, Ring Pillow, Aisle Runner, Etc.; Doesn’t Include Flowers)

Reception (40 To 60%):

Reception Location

Rental Items (Tent, Tables, Linens, China, Etc)

Food And Service

Beverages And Bartenders

Cakes And Cutting Fee

Favors

Decorations (Doesn’t Include Flowers)

Gratuities

Cake Knife/Server, Toasting Glasses

Attire (7 To 15%):

Wedding Gown And Alterations

Headpiece/Veil

Bride’s Accessories (Shoes, Undergarments, Jewelry, Etc.)

Hair And Makeup

Bride’s Trousseau (Parties, Honeymoon)

Groom’s Tuxedo Or Suit

Groom’s Accessories (Shoes, Tie, Cuff Links, Etc.)

Groom’s Honeymoon Attire

Wedding Rings (2 To 5%):

Bride’s Ring

Groom’s Ring

Flowers (9 To 12%):

Bouquets For Bride And Attendants

Boutonnieres For Groom And Groomsmen

Flower Girl’s Flowers

Additional Boutonnieres And Corsages (Parents, Grandparents)

Reception Decorations And Centerpieces

Ceremony Site Decorations

Music (4 To 10%):

Ceremony

Reception

Photography/Videography (8 To 15%):

Photography’s Fee

Engagement/Wedding Portraits

Wedding Albums/Photos

Parent’s Albums

Additional Prints

Videographer’s Fee

Additional Videos

Gifts (2 To 5%):

Attendant’s Gifts

Parents’ Gifts

Welcome Baskets/Kits For Out-Of-Town Guests

Stationery (4 To 5%):

Invitations

Announcements

Response Cards

Maps

Thank You Notes

Calligraphy

Postage

Programs

Printed Napkins

Guest Book And Pen

Transportation (2 To 6%):

Limousine And Car Rental

Guest Shuttle And Parking

Valet Parking

Parties (4 To 5%):

Bridesmaids’ Luncheon

Rehearsal Dinner

Postwedding Brunch

Honeymoon (6 To 15%):

Wedding Night Hotel Room

Transportation (Air, Car Rental, Etc.)

Accommodations

Food And Beverages

Spending Money

Miscellaneous (9 To 20%):

Marriage License

Wedding Insurance

Wedding Coordinator

Legal Fees (Prenuptial)

Wedding Gown Preservation

Bouquet Preservation