Budget Planner
   
  Before you start planning your wedding, you need to know how much you
  can spend and on what. It is realistic to expect the reception to cost about
  50% of the total. You also need to think about your dress and the accessories,
  music, photographs, flowers and a multitude of other expenses – invitations,
  table gifts, etc. – and each of these items can add another 10%. (See the
  article on budgeting.)
   
  Stationery and printing
- the cost depends on the paper quality and printing or engraving
Invitations and envelopes
RSVP cards and envelopes
Order of service leaflets
Place cards and menus
Thank you cards
Gift boxes
Postage
Calligraphy
Guest book
Table plan
Table numbers
  SUBTOTAL
   
  Bridal outfit and accessories
Wedding dress
Headdress and veil
Lingerie and stockings
Shoes
Jewellery
Accessories
Jewellery
Hair
Makeup and beauty treatments
  SUBTOTAL
   
  Groom’s outfit
Suit or tuxedo
Shoes
Bow tie, cufflinks, collar buttons, braces and belt
Rings
Gift for the bride
  SUBTOTAL
   
  Retinue’s outfits
Bridesmaids’ dresses
Flower girls’ dresses
Best men’s suits
Pages’ suits
  SUBTOTAL
   
  Coordinator
Consultants may ask an hourly fee, or 15% of the budget
General consultant’s fee & travel expenses
Planner, organizer or computer programme
  SUBTOTAL
   
  Flowers
Church / Chapel
Bride’s bouquet
Bridesmaids’ and flower girls’ flowers
Buttonholes and corsages
Reception venue
Flower girls’ headdresses and baskets
Fee for setting up
Delivery fee
  SUBTOTAL
   
  Photography and video
Engagement photographs
Wedding photographs (package)
Wedding album
Album for parents
Extra photographs and enlargements
Video /DVD and copies for the parents
Travel expenses and accommodation
  SUBTOTAL
   
  Church ceremony
Church/ chapel (fee)
Ring cushion/kneeler
Confetti
Marriage officer/Minister
Verger
Candles and stands
  SUBTOTAL
   
  Reception
  Some suppliers negotiate prices depending on the season, the day of the
  week and the time of day. In January and February, weddings seem to be
  somewhat cheaper, as are weddings that are not on a Saturday.
  Venue rental
   
Food
Champagne, wine, fruit juice
Rented items
Wedding cake
DJ or band
Table gifts
Transport
Parking/transport for guests
Tips
Drinks beforehand
Snacks
Barman
Waiters
Drapery
Fairy lights
Flower stands
Candelabra
Candles
Under-plates
Tablecloths and serviettes
Chair covers
Plants
Fee for setting up
Delivery and collection
Other
  SUBTOTAL
   
  Gifts
Gift for the groom
Matron of honour
Bridesmaids/flower girls
Best man, pages
Bride’s parents
Groom’s parents
Other
  SUBTOTAL
   
  Parties
Bridesmaids’ luncheon
Rehearsal dinner
Bridal breakfast
  SUBTOTAL
   
  Music
Church music (organist, singer, strings, etc.)
Reception (band or DJ)
Extra playing time after midnight
Travel and accommodation
  SUBTOTAL
   
  Miscellaneous
Lawyer (antenuptial contract)
Wedding car
Ribbons
Serviette decorations
  SUBTOTAL
   
  Honeymoon
Accommodation
Tickets
Visas and airport tax
Travel insurance
Car hire
Travel expenses– taxi, train, bus
Honeymoon package
Suitcases etc.
Spending money
  SUBTOTAL
   
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Some suppliers negotiate prices depending on the season, the day of the  
week and the time of day. In January and February, weddings seem to be  
somewhat cheaper, as are weddings that are not on a Saturday.  
Venue rental  
   
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GRAND TOTAL