b Budget Trial Sheet a

Print out this form & use as your guide when discussing about wedding budget.

This trial sheet is for couples whose:

1. main priority is the Total Wedding cost
2. flexible to cut guest list

Nothing is set in stone. Use this form to help you save money wisely.

You may or may not need all required items in each category, modify them as you wish.

Your Budget =			$
	Categories	Suggested	Items	Budget $
1	Ceremony	3.00%	Marriage License	$
			Site Fee
			Officiant Fee/ Donation
			Decor:
			Candelabras:
			Aisle runners:
			Music:
			Organist:
			Soloist:
			Ushers:
2	Reception	38.00%	Site Rental Fee	$
			Bar/ Drinks:
			Alcoholic
			Non-Alcoholic Beverages
			Bartending fees
			Corking fees
			Food/ Catering (tax, tip)
			Cake Cutting Fee
			Cake Table
			Tables & Chairs
			Dance Floor
			Decorations
			Waiters
			Parking fees/ Valet Service
3	Flowers	5.00%	Ceremony Decor:	$
			Altar
			Pews
			Reception Decor:
			Bandstand
			Book table
			Buffet table
			Gift Table
			Guest tables
			Head tables
			Restrooms
			Room/Hall
			Entourage:
			Bride's Bouquet
			Tossing Bouquet
			Maid of Honor's bouquet
			Bridesmaind's Bouquets
			Flower girl's basket
			Mothers' corsages
			Groom's Boutonniere
			Bestman's Boutonniere
			Fathers Boutonniere
			Ushers' Boutonnieres
			Ringbearer's Boutonnieres
			Grandfathers' boutonnieres
			Grandmothers' corsages
4	Photography	6.00%	Package	$
			Wedding Album
			Engagement Portrait
			Formal Bridal Portrait
			Additional Prints
			Negatives
			Overtime
5	Bride's Attire	5.00%	Wedding Gown	$
			Alterations
			Accessories:
			Headpiece and veil
			Handbag
			Garter
			Gloves
			Handkerchief
			Jewelry
			Shoes
			Hosiery
			Lingerie
			Going Away Outfit-includes accessories
6	Hair & Make-up	2.00%	Trial Make-up	$
			Trial Hair
			Day-of Hair & Make-up
			Entourage Hair & Make-up
7	Groom's Attire	3.00%	Tuxedo-New or Rental	$
			Cummerbund/ Vest
			Alterations
			Jewelry
			Shirt
			Shoes
			Socks
			Handkerchief
8	Stationery	2.00%	Annoucements	$
			Save the Date Cards & Envelopes
			Invitation:
			Invitation Card
			Inner Envelopes
			Outer Envelope
			Reception Card
			Response Cards
			Return Envelopes
			Maps
			Caligraphy per invitation
			Place cards
			Wedding Programs
			Napkins
			Thank you cards & Envelopes
			Postage:
			Outer Envelopes
			Return Envelopes
			Save the Date Envelopes
			Thank you Envelopes
9	Entertainment	5.00%	Ceremony Music	$
			Reception/ Cocktail Hour
10	Cakes	3.00%	Bride's cake top	$
			Bride's cake
			Groom's cake
11	Gifts	2.00%	Parent's Gift	$
			Bridesmaids' Gifts
			Gifts for Groomsmen
			Bride's Gift
			Groom's Gift
			Ushers' Gifts
			Wedding Attendants Gifts
			Party Favors
12	Rings	5.00%	Bride's wedding band	$
			Engagement ring
			Groom's wedding band
13	Transportation	4.00%	Limousine/ Car Rental for Bride & Groom	$
			Guest Shuttle/ Parking
14	Videography	4.00%	Package	$
			Editing
15	Accessories	1.00%	Cake Knife	$
			Champagne glasses
			Feather pen
			Guest book
			Ring bearer's cushion
16	Rentals	4.00%	Chairs	$
			Tables
			Tents
			Potty Toilets
			Linens:
			Table Cloth
			Chair Covers
			Accessories
			Utensils
			Generator
17	Honeymoon	4.00%	Airfare	$
			Hotel
			Spending Money
18	Accomodations	2.00%	Bridal/ Groom Suite	$
			Wedding Night Suite
			Guests Lodging
19	Miscellaneous	2.00%	Gratuity:	$
			Limousine Driver
			Officiant
			Bartender
			Wedding Gown Cleaning & Preservation
			Pre-wedding Parties:
			Bridesmaids' Luncheon
			Rehearsal Dinner (includes food & drinks)
			Pre-wedding Pampering
	TOTAL	100.00%		$
20	Wedding Planner	10.00%	Fee	$

Contact us if you need a budget guide based on your wedding style at

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