Budget

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Posted by MikeandLisa

not an 09 bride.. but just wanted to let you girls know to prepare for add'l costs that you didnt initially account for

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Like what?

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Posted by rsolano222

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Posted by MikeandLisa

not an 09 bride.. but just wanted to let you girls know to prepare for add'l costs that you didnt initially account for

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Like what?

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yeah theres alot of costs you don't realize at first, we did this on the 08 boards a few months back, and there were a bunch of things girls were like OH forgot about that, or didnt even know: things off the top of my head i can remember ill post here, ill see if i can find the other post on the 08 boards but not sure if ill be able to

Postage
Thank you cards
STD's
Programs
marriage license
bridal party gifts
TIPS-i think this is a big one ppl forgot to budget for
wedding day accessories-shoes, veil, headpiece, purse, wedding day jewelry
Manicure, pedicure, facials, and all that

ahhh theres alot more let me find the post

i couldn't find it but i found another one that was a bit helpful

-OOT baskets
-bathroom baskets(if you do this)
-wedding bands
-extras(depending which you will do) petal cones, ring bearer pillow, fg basket, aisle runner, rose petals, bubbles or whatever you'll use at the ceremony,unity candle,guest book, champagne flute for you and your Fh and cake cutting knife, cake topper, garter belt,beverage napkin, candles or other things you might use as decor, table cameras(these are mostly little things but ALL these little things add up)
-hotel
-honeymoon
-RD(only if youre paying for it yourself) and rehearsal dinner invitations
-place cards but you can use the halls place cards if you want, if not you have to buy them
-favors-also include wrapping paper or box you will use to package them, ribbon, favor tags or favor seals
-paper or cardstock for menu's if you do them yourself
-groomscake if you do it
-hair and make up plus trials
-parents gifts
-money box or bag

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Posted by DINAAMATUCCIO

See thats why I said I would have to add an additional 20,000 at least on top of your RH ....

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actually they say its usually double of your RH bill, all budget things say that, and i think someone said it in this thread