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Budget worksheet

Espo22 Posted:

Budget worksheet

Saw this in the magazine too, yeah i had time to read it on my way home and thought i'd share.
They also say if you are spending less or more to of course deduct or add percentage points in whatever category.

Reception = 50%
Site fee___
Catering costs___ (tax, tip, etc.)
bar and beverages___
wedding cake/dessert___

music = 10%
Ceremony__
cocktail hour__
reception)__

Wedding attire = 10%
dress__
alterations __
headpiece/veil__
Lingerie__
Jewelry__
Shoes/wrap/bag__
Hair and make up__
Grooms ensemble__

Photography = 10%
engagement portrait__
photography__
Videography__
Wedding-album package__

Stationery = 4%
Announcements/STD's__
Invitations and enclorsures__
Calligraphy__
Postage__
Programs_
Escort cards/place cards__
Thank you cards__

additional expenses =6%
wedding rings__
Attendants gifts__
wedding gifts for eachother__
marriage license__
Bridesmaids luncheon__
Welcome baskets__
rehearsal dinner__
wedding day transportation__
Church/synagogue/officiant fees__
favors__

*hmmm i notice they dont have flowers so add that lol

and here are hidden costs(not everything will apply to all, some are for places where you have to bring in your own food, drinks and all that)

Champagne toast $3-5 pp depending on the selection (cutting this out can save you money at your RH)

Corkage fee is $10-15 per bottle (so even if you bring your own wine you will still get charged for this)

pouring fee if you bring your own liquor $30-50 per bottle

signature drinks included at bar $3-7 per person

Church bells ringing $250-500
Church clean-up $200+

WElcome basket or gift bag delivery-hotel staff members charge $3-5 per room to give to your guests

place favors on tables at venue $50

Coffee pouring service-$2-3 per person

Bathroom attendants $100-300 each
Coat check $1-3 per coat

Hmmm now you know where all your service charges are going
MikeandJess Posted:

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you have the best posts, thanks denise

Espo22 Posted:

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Posted by MikeandJess

you have the best posts, thanks denise



well more like modern bride had great articles hahaha but thanks...Yeah i found some of the hidden charges interesting thought id share
Autumn08 Posted:

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I think flowers is another 10 %

Espo22 Posted:

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Posted by Autumn08

I think flowers is another 10 %



yeah i think so
Autumn08 Posted:

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Boy did I spend too much on photo...
Espo22 Posted:

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Posted by Autumn08

Boy did I spend too much on photo...



hahaha i am afraid to add up the whole thing now lol, theres some things i dont know yet, such as dress, favors and all that so cant but still lol
TheMrandMrsof2008 Posted:

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My calculator won't add that far..its straining now a days....

madseason Posted:

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I just read that and im now suffering from severe eye strain...

Budget worksheet = I book + 'mom and dad I need money '

Mrs. V 2008 Posted:

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wow thanks for posting this denise!! your always so helpful!

Espo22 Posted:

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You're welcome...HTH
michellecarin Posted:

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I swear the MISC area should be the biggest!!!!

Espo22 Posted:

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Posted by michellecarin

I swear the MISC area should be the biggest!!!!



I know and the worst part is those are things you don't take into account...Alot of brides also try not to think of those things bc obviously it will be alot more but then when it happens it really hits you

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