This document outlines the typical budget allocation percentages for various wedding expenses. The largest expenses are the reception at 48% of the budget, attire at 10%, flowers at 8%, music at 8%, and photography at 12%. The document estimates the percentage of the total wedding budget that should be allocated to ceremony, reception, attire, rings, flowers, music, photography, transportation, stationery, and gifts.

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)