Sample Wedding Budget

According to The Wedding Report, the average bride spent $19,581 in 2009 on her wedding with apx. 128 guests.  Using our Wedding Vendor Directory, we can practically guarantee you can do better than that! 

 

Here's our sample wedding budget of $20,000 for 150 guests including 8 attendants (4 bridesmaids, 4 groomsmen).  Figure out your budget, then decide what means the most to you!  Spend more in that area and less in others to cusomize the wedding of your dreams, and use our Wedding Vendor Directory to find these perfect vendors within your price ranges!

Sample Budget Budget:  $20,000    
    Guests: 150    
    Bridesmaids:  4    
    Groomsmen: 4    
Expense          
Ceremony          
3 % of budget   Location $400    
    Officiate $200    
      $600    
Reception          
48% of budget   Reception site w/ catering $6,750   ($45 pp)
    Bar Tab $2,250   ($15 pp)
    Cake $375   ($2.50 pp)
    Favors $225   ($1.50 pp)
      $9,600    
Attire          
10 % of budget   Dress $1,300   (inc. any alterations)
    Veil $100    
    Shoes $75    
    Hair $150    
    Make-Up $75    
    Tux $250    
      $1,950    
Rings          
3% of budget   His $200    
    Hers $400    
      $600    
Flowers          
8% of budget   Bridal Bouquet $155    
    Toss Bouquet $30    
    Bridal Party Bouquets $220   (4 x 55 each)
    Flower Girl Basket & Petals $40    
    Corsages $40   (2 mothers x $20 each)
    Centerpieces $810   (18 x $45 each)
    Ceremony Arrangements $170   (2 x $85 each)
    Boutonnieres $135   (9 inc groom, groomsmen & fathers x $15 each)
      $1,600    
Music          
8% of budget   Ceremony Organist $200    
    IPOD playlist for Cocktail Hr $0    
    Live Band (3 hours) $1,450    
      $1,650    
Photography & Videography      
12% of budget   Photography & Album $1,500    
    Videography & disc $900    
      $2,400    
Transportation        
2% of budget   Limo (3 hours) $400    
      $400    
Stationary          
3% of budget   Invitations  & RSVP $206   (75 x $2.75 each)
    Seating Cards $75   (150 x $.50 each)
    Save the Dates $113   (75 x $1.50 each)
    Programs (self made) $75   (150 x $.50 each)
    Postage $99   (225 x $.44 each)
    Guest Book $32    
      $600    
Gifts          
3% of budget   Bride $100    
    Groom  $100    
    Bridesmaids (4) $140   (4 x $35 each)
    Groomsmen (4) $140   (4 x $35 each)
    Welcome Baskets for guests $120   (30 guest rooms x $4 each)
      $600    
Total     $20,000