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BUDGET

A wedding is costly. Based on national averages, this is how costs breakdown. Print out this budget and use our tips to save money and monitor your spending.

ITEM

AVERAGE COST

PERCENTAGE

YOUR COST

Attire

 

7%

 

Bride Accessories

$265.00

 

 

Groom Accessories

$113.00

 

 

Groom Tux/Suit

$163.00

 

 

Hair & Makeup

$113.00

 

 

Headpiece/Veil

$265.00

 

 

Wedding Dress

$922.00

 

 

Ceremony

 

9%

 

Ceremony Accessories

$163.00

 

 

Ceremony Location

$265.00

 

 

Ceremony Site Decorations

$378.00

 

 

Marriage License

$46.00

 

 

Officiate

$255.00

 

 

Rehearsal Dinner

$1,227.00

 

 

Favors & Gifts

 

4%

 

Attendant Gifts

$563.00

 

 

Parent Gifts

$134.00

 

 

Wedding Favors

$410.00

 

 

Flowers

 

4%

 

Boutonnieres/Corsages

$196.00

 

 

Bride Bouquet

$163.00

 

 

Bridesmaid Bouquets

$265.00

 

 

Flower Girl Flowers

$51.00

 

 

Flowers (Ceremony & Reception)

$461.00

 

 

Jewelry

 

6%

 

His & Her Rings

$1,739.00

 

 

Music

 

3%

 

Reception band/disc jockey

$922.00

 

 

Photography & Video

 

10%

 

Photographer

$1,739.00

 

 

Videographer

$922.00

 

 

Reception

 

51%

 

Bride/Groom Hotel

$139.00

 

 

Reception Beverages / Bartender

$2,096.00

 

 

Reception Decorations/Centerpieces

$1,126.00

 

 

Reception Food Service

$7,517.00

 

 

Reception Venue/Rentals

$2,149.00

 

 

Wedding Cake

$665.00

 

 

Stationery

 

3%

 

Invitations & Reply Cards

$675.00

 

 

Other Stationery

$134.00

 

 

Transportation

 

2%

 

Limo/Car Rental

$563.00

 

 

TOTAL COST

$26,800.00

99%

 

 

 
 
 

 

       

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