A typical budget breakdown for a wedding is as follows:
The largest expense is the reception:
The reception is allotted about 50%
Total budget __________ x 0.5= _____________
This amount is divided between:
Site fee _____________
Catering_____________
Beverages and bar__________
Rentals______________
Wedding cake/dessert __________
Total _______________
The allotment for music is typically 9%
Total budget______________ x 0.09= ____________
Ceremony _____________
Cocktail hour ___________
Reception_____________
Total ________________
Flowers are allotted 9%
Total budget ___________ x 0.09= ______________
Ceremony arrangements _______________
Bridal bouquet___________________
Wedding party_________________
Reception ____________________
Total ________________
Photography has 10%
Total budget ____________ x 0.1= _______________
Stationary is allotted 4%
Total budget ______________ x 0.04= _____________
Save the dates______________
Invites and enclosures _______________
Postage ____________________
Programs ___________________
Place cards, table numbers, menus ______________
Thank you notes ___________________
Total ________________
Wedding Attire has 9%
Total budget ___________ x 0.09= ______________
Dress ______________
Alterations _____________
Veil/headpiece ____________
Lingerie ______________
Shoes, bag, etc __________
Hair and makeup ___________
Groom’s rental ____________
Total ________________
Additional expenses get 9%
Total budget ___________ x 0.09= ______________
Rings ______________
Day of transportation ____________
Wedding gifts for each other _________
Church officiant fees ___________
Favors____________
Marriage license ___________
Wedding party gifts __________
Bridesmaids’ luncheon____________
Welcome bags ____________
Rehearsal Dinner ____________
Unforeseen expenses_____________
Total ______________
