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HOW TO BUDGET A WEDDING:

The budget is one of the most important elements that takes place before any wedding
planning can even begin. It establishes guidelines, which will help you in the process
of spending. Weddings can get really expensive if you do not stick to a budget.

WEDDING ITEM 100 PEOPLE 150 PEOPLE 200 PEOPLE 250 PEOPLE WHO'S PAYING? HELPFUL TIPS
Church $500 $500 $500 $500 Some are cheaper, some are free
Pastor $150 $150 $150 $150 It's typically around $150
Reception Venue $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 Depends on the locatiom
Catering: based on $18.50 per plate including dishes/utensils $1,850 $2,775 $3,700 $4,625 Depends on the catering service you use
Decor $750 $1,125 $1,500 $1,875 Depends on how fancy you want to go
Non-alcoholic Drink $200 $300 $400 $500 Depends on venue or caterer
Alcoholic Drink $225 $225 $225 $225 Typically pay bartender per hour
Toast Liquor $300 $450 $600 $750 Venues typically charge per bottle
Appetizers $450 $675 $900 $1,125 Depends on caterer & venue
DJ $1,100 $1,100 $1,100 $1,100 Usually hire this person but some venues offer their own
Security $225 $225 $225 $225 hire if needed
Cake $150 $150 $150 $150 Small 2-tier cake for bride/groom and cupcakes for everyone else
Cupcakes $150 $225 $300 375 Price depends on the baker
Flowers $500 $500 $500 $500 Usually for family, wedding party, and bride; low estimate
Exiting Favors $75 $75 $75 $75 Not necessary, but nice for guests to leave with
Photographer $1,800 $1,800 $1,800 $1,800 The price depends on the photographer
Videographer $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 Same as the photographer, it depends on who you choose
Hair and Makeup $240 $240 $240 $240 Based off of $30 x 8 ladies; Depends on hair stylist
Bridesmaid's Gifts $120 $120 $120 $120 Set a budget for each girl. like $30 for 4 girls
Groomsmen Gifts $120 $120 $120 $120 Set a budget for each guy, like $30 for 4 guys
Bride's Dress $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 Set a dress budget. $1,500 is an average price
Mother of the Bride Dress $200 $200 $200 $200 This is just an average price
Dad Tux $100 $100 $100 $100 Price depends on where you go
Groom Tux $100 $100 $100 $100 Depends on where you go
Marriage License $65 $65 $65 $65 Price may depend on your state, this is Indiana based
Bridal Shower $800 $800 $800 $800 This is a price that is typically set by whoever is paying
Rehearsal Dinner $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 Depends on where the location is or who is catering
Honeymoon $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 Depends on location
Totals: $15,488 $16,838 18,188 19,538 These totals can change