Wedding Day Budget Planning
By: Yolanda Nash
So your having a wedding do you have any idea of how much your wedding will cost? Well I have put together a general price list of an average wedding for the year 2005. On the average a wedding will vary in cost cost by your location, wedding vendors, bridal accessories, and wedding favors. To get a more exact cost of an average wedding do a vendor price search on the internet, search wedding forums and ask local wedding planners. Once you have a good idea of the average price make a note of it because it will surely come in handy when figuring in your budget. Once you have your budget figured out then start putting money back every week or whenever you get paid until your wedding day. Make sure you put back a little extra money just in case of emergencies because you really never know what might happen.
Wedding day transportation (Limousine, Horse Carriage, cabs etc.) $ 450.00
Flowers and decorations up to $ 1000.00
Photography $ 500.00 - $ 3,500
Videography $ 800.00 - $ 1,700
Wedding Rings up to $ 1500.00
Engagement Ring $ 1,000.00- 5,000.00
Reception entertainment (DJ, Band, Etc.) $ 900.00 - $ 1,500
Officiant, church or ceremony site up to $ 1000.00
Wedding favors up to $ 400.00
Invitations, Announcements and Thank You Notes $ 350.00 - $500
Rehearsal Dinner $ 1000.00
Wedding Gown $ 300.00 - $3000.00
Bridal Veil & Tiara up to $ 200.00
Bridesmaids’ dresses (for 6 bridesmaids) $ 1200.00
Mother of the Bride’s dress up to $ 900.00
Groom’s Rental Tuxedo up to $ 500.00
Groomsmen Rental Tuxedos (for 6 groomsmen) $ 600.00
Wedding Reception (Caterer, Wedding Cake, Reception hall , Etc.) $ 1000.00-$ 8,000.00
Honeymoon destination up to $ 6,000
Out of town guests transportation up to $ 300.00
GRAND TOTAL $ 20,000 - $ 25,000
This is just an example list of some of the fees you will incur before and after your wedding. This is to be used for general information. You will know what will best fit your budget.
Yolanda is the owner of Yolandas wedding favors and wedding planner. She enjoys seeing all the different table decorations and wedding party favors that go along with the reception.