The Budget...
Money ~ always a source of headaches and upset stomachs! The budget should be set out first to avoid these unpleasantness, not to mention, being in debt is a bad way to start a new marriage.
First of all, decide on what you and your families can afford, set that number and stick to it. Below you will find a list of expenses, print out the list for your personal use.
Ceremony/Reception Facilities
License Fees | $ ________ | Fee for Reception Site | $ ________ |
Blood Tests | $ ________ | Serving Staff (unless included) | $ ________ |
Ceremony Extras (Justice of the Peace) |
$ ________ | Plate per person (unless catered) |
$ ________ |
Liquor (open/cash bar?) | $ ________ | ||
Gratuities | $ ________ | ||
Reception Extras (coat check, parking, rentals) |
$ ________ | ||
Total: | $ ________ | Total: | $ ________ |
Entertainment
DJ, band | $ ________ | Ceremony Music (soloist, organist) |
$ ________ |
Total: | $ ________ |
Flowers
Bridal Bouquet | $ ________ | Corsages | $ ________ |
Bridal Party Bouquets | $ ________ | Boutonnieres | $ ________ |
Tossing Bouquet | $ ________ | Reception Flowers (decorations) | $ ________ |
Ceremony Flowers | $ ________ | Transportation Flowers | $ ________ |
Total: | $ ________ |
The Clothes
Gown | $ ________ | Tux Rental for Groom | $ ________ |
Veil | $ ________ | Tux Rentals for Party | $ ________ |
Shoes | $ ________ | Tuxedo (if not renting) | $ ________ |
Hosiery and Garter | $ ________ | Vest | $ ________ |
Gloves | $ ________ | Suspenders | $ ________ |
Purse/Handbag | $ ________ | Bow Tie and Cummerbund | $ ________ |
Lingerie | $ ________ | Shoes | $ ________ |
Jewelry | $ ________ | Cufflinks | $ ________ |
Honey Moon Clothes | $ ________ | Honey Moon Clothes | $ ________ |
Total: | $ ________ | Total: | $ ________ |
Beauty
Hairstyling (Bride) | $ ________ | Haircut (Groom) | $ ________ |
Makeup | $ ________ | ||
Manicure | $ ________ | ||
Massage/Spa | $ ________ | ||
Total: | $ ________ | Total: | $ ________ |
Cakes and the Caterer
Wedding Cake | $ ________ | Plate per Person | $ ________ |
Caketop | $ ________ | Buffet (number of guests) | $ ________ |
Grooms Cake | $ ________ | ||
Total: | $ ________ | Total: | $ ________ |
Invitations and Reception Favors
Invitations | $ ________ | Announcements | $ ________ |
Calligrapher | $ ________ | Postage | $ ________ |
Thank You Notes | $ ________ | Guest Book | $ ________ |
Reception Favors | $ ________ | Printed Napkins/Match books | $ ________ |
Toasting Glasses | $ ________ | Cake Knife | $ ________ |
Personal Staionary | $ ________ | ||
Total: | $ ________ | Total: | $ ________ |
Photographer and Videographer
Engagement Picture | $ ________ | Wedding Video | $ ________ |
Bridal Picture (newspaper) | $ ________ | Highlights Video | $ ________ |
Wedding Pictures | $ ________ | Extra Copies | $ ________ |
Album (copies) | $ ________ | Special Effects | $ ________ |
Extra Prints | $ ________ | ||
Table Cameras | $ ________ | ||
Total: | $ ________ | Total: | $ ________ |
Final Totals
Bride $ _________
Brides Parents $ _________
Maid of Honor $ _________
Groom $ _________
Grooms Parents $ __________
Best Man $ __________
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