Thursday, May 14, 2009

Things To Budget For


As I promised earlier this week, here is a list of things to keep in mind when planning your wedding budget: (please note that you may not have a need for everything on this list and you may have needs that are not specified on this list. It is just to give you an idea of what to consider.)

CEREMONY

Ceremony Site-Officiant Fees

Flower Girl Basket - Ring Bearer Pillow

Unity Candle

WEDDING ATTIRE

Bridal Gown - Alterations -Headpiece & Veil

Gloves -Jewelry

Stockings -Garter

Shoes -Hairdresser

Makeup Artist -Manicure/Pedicure

Groom's Formal Wear

PHOTOGRAPHY

Bride & Groom's Album -Parents' Album

Extra Prints-Proofs/Previews-Negatives

Engagement Photograph

Formal Bridal Portrait

VIDEOGRAPHY

Main Video Titles-Extra Hours

Photo Montage-Extra Copies

STATIONERY

Invitations-Response Cards

Reception Cards-Ceremony Cards

Pew Cards-Seating/Place Cards

Maps-Ceremony Programs

Announcements-Thank You Notes

Stamps-Calligraphy

Napkins/ Matchbooks

MUSIC

Ceremony Music-Reception Music

RECEPTION

Reception Site Fee-Hoers D' Oeuvres -Favors

Main Meal/Caterer-Liquor/ Beverages
Bar tending Fee

Bar Set-up Fee-Corkage Fee

Fee to Pour Coffee-Service Providers'

Meals -Gratuity-Disposable Cameras

Parking Fee-Valet Services

FLOWERS

Bride's Bouquet-Tossing Bouquet

Maid of Honor's & Bridesmaids' Bouquets

Flower Girl's head piece & pedals

Corsages for Family Members'

Boutonnieres for Groom & Ushers & Family

Any arrangements that you may want at the ceremony

Flowers for reception

BAKERY

Wedding Cake-Groom's Cake Cake

Delivery/Set-up Fee-Cake-Cutting Fee

Cake Top-Cake Knife/Toast Glasses

DECORATIONS

Table Centerpieces -Balloons

Candles - Anything else you envision!

RENTAL ITEMS

Ceremony Accessories -Tent/Canopy

Dance Floor -Tables/Chairs

Linen/Tableware

Heaters -Lanterns

GIFTS

Bride's Gift -Groom's Gift

Bridesmaids' Gifts -Ushers' Gifts

MISCELLANEOUS

Newspaper Announcement-Marriage License

Bridal Gown/Bouquet Preservation

Wedding Consultant

Wedding Software

Taxes

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