BUDGET worksheet - texasweddings.com

1 FOR MOREBUDGET worksheet BUDGETED COST ACTUAL COSTCONSULTANT (10%)ATTIRE & BEAUTY (8-11%)Bridal gownHeadpiece/veilAlterationsShoesUnderg armentsJewelryAccessoriesHair & makeupGroom s tuxedo/shoes/accessoriesBride s wedding bandGroom s wedding bandCEREMONY (3-5%)Church/ceremony siteOfficiantOrganistMusicians/soloistMa rriage license BUDGETED COST ACTUAL COSTRECEPTION (40-50%)Site rentalCaterer/foodWedding cake & groom s cakeBeverages (wine/beer/liquor)ChampagneFavorsDecorat ions (other than flowers)Rental supplies (linens, china, tables, chairs)Additional services (servers, bartenders, valet parking)Taxes and gratuitiesSTATIONERY (2-4%)

2 InvitationsAnnouncementsResponse cardsThank-you notesCeremony programsCalligraphy/addressingPostagePri nted napkinsGuest book & penOtherThe following information and worksheets are designed tohelp you anticipate the expenses associated with planningyour wedding . To establish a BUDGET first is very importantto avoid disappointments and disagreements. The reception is the single largest expense and can becontrolled by the number of guests invited. You will find formany categories a range of the overall BUDGET typicallyspent on those services.

3 Be mindful that these are averagesonly. Remember these are averages designed only to helpyou in the initial stages of your planning. *Totals may exceed 100% BUDGETED COST ACTUAL COSTPHOTOGRAPHY (8-10%)Engagement photoFormal portraitWedding album & photosParents albumsExtra printsPhotographer s feeOtherVIDEOGRAPHY (2-5%)CeremonyReceptionExtra copies of videoOtherREHEARSAL DINNER (25 GUESTS)Site rentalFood/catererBeverages (wine/beer/liquor)OtherFLOWERS CEREMONY (2-4%)

4 Altar/huppahPew markersBride s bouquetBride s bouquet preservationAttendant s bouquetsMothers & grandmothers corsagesBoutonnieres (groom, groomsmen, fathers) BUDGETED COST ACTUAL COSTFLOWERS RECEPTION (4-6%)Cake tableBuffet tableHead table(s)Centerpieces for other tablesDecoratingHelpers/special guestsToss bouquetOtherMUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT (4-6%)CeremonyDJLive bandTRANSPORTATION (1-2%)Limousine/carriageOtherGIFTS & FAVORS (1-2%)Attendants giftsParents giftsWedding favorsTips for servicesHONEYMOON (8-10%)TransportationAccommodationsDaily budgetBUDGET worksheetc o n t i n u e d f ro m P a g e P 5