Elizabeth & John Wedding Budget

Wedding Consultant (full service)

Fee $4,500
Tips none
Total $4,500

Stationary Elements (3% of the budget, on average)

Save-the-date notices Included with invitations
Invitations $547
Guest Book $40
Seating Chart n/a
Place Cards $100
Menus n/a
Personalized Napkins $320
Thank You notes $100
Postage
Total $1,107

Reception and Rentals (40% of the budget, on average)

Site Rental Fee $1,200
Food $5,550
Extra cost to meet food and $3,700
beverage minimum
Alcohol $800
Tables $88
Cocktail Chairs $900
Ceremony Chairs $500
Dance Floor Included
Lighting included
Table Settings included
Heat Lamps $360
Taxes (11%) $148
Service and Admin Fee (20%) $299
Tips n/a
Total $18,147

Ceremony and Legal Issues (2% of the budget, on average)

Ceremony Site Rental Fee n/a
Marriage License $30
Ceremony Special Elements $140
Total $170

Photography (10% of the budget, on average)

Engagement Photos $750
Photographer ceremony/reception $3,000
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Tips $150
Total $3,325

Wedding Attire (8% of the budget, on average)

Wedding Dress and alterations $1,658
Veil $150
Shoes $50
Jewelry n/a
Grooms Tux $200
Total $2,058

Floral Dcor (7% of the budget, on average)

Bride Bouquet $200
Bridesmaids Bouquets $375
Grooms Boutonniere $15
Groomsmens Boutonnieres $45
Flower Girl $20
Ring Bearer n/a
Ceremony Aisle Flowers $350
Reception Center Pieces $275
Delivery/Set up $150
Tips $150
Total $1,580

Music/Entertainment (7% of the budget, on average)

DJ/MC $1,240
Tips $100
Total $1,340

Wedding Rings (4% of the budget, on average)

Brides ring (and engagement ring) $3,000
Grooms ring $350
Total $3,350

Gifts (3% of the budget, on average)

Wedding Favors $1,295
Bridal Party $120
Groomsmen $69
Total $1,484

Transportation and Lodging (3% of the budget on average)

Transportation for the bride and Driving their own cars
groom
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Transportation for wedding party Driving their own cars
Parking Fees none
Hotel rooms for couple the night $200
prior
Hotel rooms for newly weds, $150
wedding night
Tips none
Total $350

Wedding Cake (2% of the budget, on average)

Wedding cake (includes delivery) $430
Total $430

Wedding Day Preparation (1% of the budget)

Bridal Hair Trial Run $75
Bridal Hair Day Of $155
Bridal Makeup Trial Run $75
Bridal Makeup Day Of $155
Bridal Manicure/Pedicure $60
Grooms Hair n/a
Tips $95
Total $615

Total $38,456