Estimates for Vendors for Newbie Bride to be

As I am just starting out with planning - can someone send me a breakdown of approx what each vendor goes for?? Photographer/videographer, DJ, Florist, invites etc?


THANKSS!!

Estimates for Vendors for Newbie Bride to be

It really all depends on what you're looking for from the vendors.. but I'll share what I'm spending.

Photo: $4140 (2 photogs, lighting assist, album, parent albums, thank yous, engagement shoot)
Video: $1600 (1 videographer, 8 hours, highlight reel, 3 DVD copies of 30 min video, all raw footage)
DJ: $2600 (DJ, MC, percussionist)
Florist: $2300 (9 high, 9 low center pieces, bridal bouquet, 4 bridesmaids, 8 bouts)
Invites: Not sure but budget is $500

Estimates for Vendors for Newbie Bride to be

I agree with the other bride, It really depends on what you like and want. this is is what I spent because I had a rather large wedding. Vendors change their prices according to budget and stuff.

Photo and Video: $4500
DJ: $2795
Florist: $3900
Invites:$1450

Estimates for Vendors for Newbie Bride to be

Here are my numbers for reference:
Photographer/Videographer-$5000
DJ-$1350
Florist- not sure yet ~ $2000
Cake/Cupcakes-$500
Save The Dates- $35+ postage (I got a groupon!)
Officiant-$299
Dress-$2000 ($450 alt cap)

Estimates for Vendors for Newbie Bride to be

I am getting married at the cottage at East wind in wading river. It has an all inclusive package (photographer, flowers, cake, dj and venue) for 10,000. I found that it had made planning super easy.

Estimates for Vendors for Newbie Bride to be

Photo: $4000 (2 photogs, engagement shoot and I forgot what else was in our package.
Video: $4500 (2 videographers, 10 hours, 3 minute video, full 30 minute highlight coverage, and a 'day after shoot' that way within 1 month of the wedding we get dressed up again and make the video of our dreams :D
DJ: $2000 which includes Photo Booth, ceremony music, cocktail and reception.
Florist: $2500 for 15 crate centerpieces with pumpkins and candles, including petals for down the aisle, etc.

Re: Estimates for Vendors for Newbie Bride to be

What is this day after shoot? I don't have video, thought I've been debating adding it on if we can swing that in our budget. I haven't heard of this though. Thanks!

Estimates for Vendors for Newbie Bride to be

I'm trying to stay as low cost as possible without missing in important parts.

Photo: 1900 (1 photographer, assistant, 8 hours, engagement shoot, thank-you's, all online photos but all 4x6 proofs)
Video: Wooden Bat Productions 500 (whole ceremony plus whole reception with edited and raw dvd)
Florist: 700 (10 mason jar with gerber daisies centerpieces, my bouquet, 7 bridesmaids, groom boutinerre plus 7 groomsmen, 2 parent corsage, 6 gerber daisies with burlap bows for front, center, and back chairs during ceremony and 2 arrangements for upfront of gazebo for ceremony)
Cake is included
DJ is free (my brother)
Officiant 150
Guitar Player: 200

Re: Estimates for Vendors for Newbie Bride to be

My breakdown:

Photo 1300
Video 3700
Church 1400
DJ 2750
Dress 1500
Limo (trolley) 1175
Flowers 1500 (all low centerpieces with lanterns)
Invites 1000
Photobooth 750
Wedding Bands 2500