A Budget List . . . for Organized Planning
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With Wedding Planning, there is no subject written about more often than
budgeting. For most prospective brides, grooms and their families, it
does, after all come down to money. The following list is a fairly
complete one and may be used as a basis for budget planning. There's a
saying in the wedding trade that no matter how carefully and how much you
budget for a wedding, there always is an additional ten percent factor
that was not accounted for. Use this list of items as a foundation and
add to it as items "appear." Budgeting like planning always work best
when surprises are kept to a minimum . . . and that is the purpose of
this list.
Accommodations
for Out-of-Town guests
For the Bridal party
Clothing and Accessories for the Bride
Dresses for Pre-Wedding and Post-Wedding Parties
Fittings & Alterations
Bridal Gown
Headpiece
Jewelry
Shoes
Extra Pair of Hosiery
Alternate Shoes/Slippers for Reception
Gloves
Undergarments
Handbag
Garters
Alterations
Extra Pair of Contacts/Eye Glasses
Coat or Wrap, Scarf
Clothing and Accessories for the Groom
Tuxedo or Other
Socks
Shoes
Underwear
Wedding Rings
Flowers and Floral Design
Bridal Bouquet
Throw Away Bouquet
Going Away Bouquet or Corsage
Bridesmaids
Flower girl Bouquet or Petals & Basket
Bridegroom
Groomsmen/Ushers
Ring Bearer
Mothers
Fathers
Godparents' Corsages & Boutonnieres
Special Guests
Ceremony Site
Reception Site
Cake and Cake Table
Guest Book Table
Gift Table
Ceremony Gift Roses for Parents/Grandparents
Petal Tosses (in place of rice)
Gifts
For the Attendants ((bridesmaids, maid of honor, matron of honor, best man, ushers, ring bearer, flower girl)
For Out-of-town Guest's Rooms
For Parents
Gifts for Special Assistants
Bride's Gift from Groom
Groom's Gift from the Bride
Tips
Hair, Nails and Personal Care Items
Beauty Salon Appointments (bride, attendants, mothers)
Hair
Day-Of Hair Appointment
Nails and Nail Polish
Manicure/Pedicure
Massage
Day Spa/Tanning Salon Treatments
Make-Up/Beauty Consultation
Day of Wedding Makeup Applications
Honeymoon
Honeymoon Night
Trip
Cancellation Insurance
Personal Articles Insurance
Transportation to the airport
Airfare
Car Rental
Clothing
Luggage
Passport/Visa
Miscellaneous Items
Marriage License
Wedding Coordinator/Consultant
Cake Top
Ring Pillow
Flower Girl Basket
Medical Exams
Inoculations
Genetic Testing
Insurance/Jewelry Rider Policy
Pre-Marital Classes
Pre-Nuptial Agreement
Pre-Wedding Dance Instruction
Music and Entertainment
Deejay, Band or Orchestra
Organists/Pianists
Additional Musicians
Soloists
Ceremony Musician/Soloist
CDs of Songlist (offered by many DJs)
Extended Reception Music Fees
Party Favors and Decorations
For the Ceremony Location
Birdseed, Rice, Confetti, or Bubbles
Butterfly or Dove Releases
For the Reception Site
Balloons
Centerpieces
Guest Favors
Envelope Cage/Wishing Well
Photography and Videography
Engagement Pictures
Pre-Bridal Portrait
Wedding Day (still & video, formals & candids)
Table Cameras and Film Developing
Wedding Album
Parents' Albums
Extra Prints
Duplicate Tapes
Black & White Prints (newspaper announcement for engagement & wedding)
Negatives
Pre and Post-Wedding Parties
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Bridesmaids' Luncheon
Out-of-Town Guests' Brunch
Reception
Rental of Facility
Cake
Groom's Cake
Cake Knife and Server
Cake Delivery Fees
Cake Top
Hors D'oeuvres
Dinner
Alcohol, Table Wine & Bar Services
Champagne Fountains
Dance Snacks
Viennese Table
Toast Glasses
Valet Parking
Fee for Surpassing Reserved Time Limit
Religious Items and Supplies
Ceremony Site Fee
Officiant or Clergy Person Honorarium
Unity Candle
Kettubah
Alter Boys/Others Tips
Rentals of Supplies
Tent
Dance Floor
Side Tents
Tables
Chairs
Electric Generator
Flatware-Place Settings
Glassware
Silverware
Table covers
Table Skirting
Linens and Napkins
Serving and Chaffing Dishes
Stationary and Paper Items
Announcements
Calligraphy
Guest Book
Guest Book Pen
Engagement Announcements
Wedding Books/Programs
Wedding Planner
Wedding Journal
Invitations
Response Cards
Postage
Bride's Personal Stationery
"At Home" Cards
Directions
Wedding Programs
Thank You Cards
Personalized Matches
Personalized Napkins
Table Cards
Pew & Reserved Cards
Postage
Transportation
Limousine
Horse-drawn Carriage
Rental Car
Driver Gratuity
After the Wedding Items
Bouquet Preservation
Best Wishes for Happy Planning!
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