The Wedding Budget
You should keep track of all the estimated costs and the actual costs of your wedding so that you can make adjustments as you go along. But decide up front what you are willing to splurge on and what is not as important. Do you want to spend more money on your wedding gown or do you prefer to have an elaborate wedding cake?Each of these sections will be dealt with individually and in more detail to help in the planning process.
| Section | Estimated | Actual |
| Ceremony Location: | ||
| - fees | ||
| - clergy | ||
| - marriage license | ||
| Caterer: | ||
| - dinner (# of guests X $ per plate) | ||
| - wine (# of guests X $ per glass) | ||
| - bar (# of guests X $ per glass) | ||
| - late Buffet (# of guests X $ per person) | ||
| Photography: | ||
| - engagement portrait | ||
| - wedding package | ||
| - extra prints | ||
| Music: | ||
| - ceremony | ||
| - reception | ||
| Apparel: | ||
| - bride's gown | ||
| - accessories | ||
| - groom's tuxedo | ||
| Stationery: | ||
| - invitations | ||
| - postage | ||
| - napkins | ||
| - matches | ||
| - any other paper products | ||
| Gifts: | ||
| - wedding party | ||
| - guest favours | ||
| Miscellaneous: | ||
| -Videographer | ||
| -Hall Decorations | ||
| -Rentals | ||
| -Transportation | ||
| -Wedding Cake | ||
| -Honeymoon | ||
| -Videographer | ||
| -Other |
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