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Wedding Budget Planner

Discussing Priorities is an important part of planning your overall wedding budget.  If a traditional 'sit down' dinner is more important than selecting your own food from a buffet table; or if having an eleven piece band as opposed to a disc jockey is what you've always wanted for that special day, then you'll need to make the necessary adjustments to accomodate your desires.

The percentages that appear in the 'Suggested' column below are only meant to serve as a guideline. They can easily be adjusted to accommodate your personal preferences.  To calculate the suggested budget per category, simply multiply your total budget by the appropriate percentage for that category.

Our total budget is $____________________________


Category/DescriptionSuggested % BudgetActual
Rings
Engagement Ring16.00% $__________$__________
Bride's Wedding Ring4.00% $__________$__________
Groom's Wedding Ring3.00% $__________$__________
 
Reception
Beverage Bar5.00% $__________$__________
Cake/Cake Cutting Fee2.00% $__________$__________
Catering/Tax/Gratuity23.00% $__________$__________
Facility Rental6.00% $__________$__________
Rental Items1.00% $__________$__________
Other  $__________$__________
 
Music & Entertainment
Ceremony1.00% $__________$__________
Reception4.00% $__________$__________
Other  $__________$__________
 
Flowers
Altar/Chuppah1.25% $__________$__________
Attendants' Bouquets0.70% $__________$__________
Boutonnieres/Corsages1.00% $__________$__________
Bride's Bouquet0.70% $__________$__________
Decorations/Balloons0.10% $__________$__________
Pew Markers0.15% $__________$__________
Reception Tables: All1.10% $__________$__________
Other  $__________$__________
 
Stationary
Invitations/Announcements1.15% $__________$__________
Postage0.45% $__________$__________
Thank Yous0.30% $__________$__________
Wedding Programs0.10% $__________$__________
Other  $__________$__________
 
Accessories
Cake Knife & Server0.20% $__________$__________
Cake Top0.30% $__________$__________
Favors0.90% $__________$__________
Flower Girl's Basket0.15% $__________$__________
Guest Book & Pen0.15% $__________$__________
Ring Bearer's Pillow0.15% $__________$__________
Toasting Glasses0.15% $__________$__________
Other  $__________$__________
 
Transportation
Guest Transportation0.50% $__________$__________
Limousine1.50% $__________$__________
Other  $__________$__________
 
Ceremony
Aisle Runner0.25% $__________$__________
Candles/Candelabra0.35% $__________$__________
Facility Rental0.50% $__________$__________
Officiant0.40% $__________$__________
Marriage License0.50% $__________$__________
Other  $__________$__________
 
Apparel/Bride
Alterations0.55% $__________$__________
Bride's Gown4.45% $__________$__________
Headpiece/Veil0.50% $__________$__________
Jewelry0.10% $__________$__________
Lingerie0.10% $__________$__________
Shoes0.30% $__________$__________
Other  $__________$__________
 
Apparel/Groom
Groom's Formalwear1.00% $__________$__________
Other  $__________$__________
 
Photographer
Album  $__________$__________
Candids  $__________$__________
Engagement Portrait  $__________$__________
Formal Wedding Portrait  $__________$__________
Parents' Sets  $__________$__________
Photographer Fee  $__________$__________
Proofs  $__________$__________
Other  $__________$__________
 
Videographer
Wedding Video2.50% $__________$__________
Copies0.50% $__________$__________
Other  $__________$__________
 
Gifts1.00%
Bride's Attandants  $__________$__________
Cake Cutting Attendant  $__________$__________
Child Attendants  $__________$__________
Each Other  $__________$__________
Host/Out-of-town guests  $__________$__________
Gift Table Attendant  $__________$__________
Guest Book Attendant  $__________$__________
Groomsmen & Ushers  $__________$__________
Parents  $__________$__________
Pre-wedding party hosts  $__________$__________
Soloists/Musicians
(who are friends)		  $__________$__________
Other  $__________$__________
 
Additional Expenses1.00%
Hair and Makeup  $__________$__________
Manicure  $__________$__________
Other  $__________$__________
 
Optional Expenses4.00%
Attendant Accomodations  $__________$__________
Bridesmaids' Dresses/Shoes  $__________$__________
Flower Girl's Dress  $__________$__________
Groomsmen's Formalwear  $__________$__________
Ring Bearer's Attire  $__________$__________
Bridesmaids' Luncheon  $__________$__________
Wedding Coordinator  $__________$__________
Wedding Cameras  $__________$__________
Other  $__________$__________
 
Totals100% $__________$__________