1. Budget Allocation for Weddings
Total Budget
Expenses % from budget Estimated Price Actual Price
Ceremony 3%
Location Fee, Officiant Fee, Choir/Musician's
fee, Marriage license, Bible, Candles
Reception 48%
Payment for the Reception, Food, Drinks
Rentals, Cake, Wedding Favors
Attire 10%
Bridal Gown, Veil/ Headpiece, Undergarments
Accessories, Jewelry, Hair and Make-up Artists
Groom's suit, Shoes, Tie, Bridesmaids dresses
Groomsmen's suits, or Rentals, Ring Pillows, Shoes
Rings 3%
Flowers 8%
Flowers at the Ceremony, Bride's Bouquet
Bouquets for Maid - of - honor, Bridesmaids
Flower Girls baskets, Corsages
Boutonnieres, Centerpieces
Music 8%
Reception Musicians, Band/ DJ
Sound System Rental, Emcee
Photography 12%
Photographer and Videographer's fees, Photobooth
Transportaion 2%
Transportation for Wedding party, shuttle, Bridal Car
Stationery 3%
Wedding Invitations, Thank you cards
Escort cards, Sitting cards
Gifts 3%
(Bridesmaids and Groomsmen, Parents, Souvenirs)