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Evaluating our wedding expenses (Updated 2/8/05)...

Original post by CubanBride

Our corrected and final budget is done. And I have to applaud me (with help from FH for keeping me on track. I did really good with the planning and cost management.

Leonard's - $6431.96 (this included 15% service charge and 8.70% tax)
A&S Whitestone Florists - $1410
12th Night Photography- $1871.62
The Pros DJ - $756.99
Alexis Limousine - $444
Officiant - $500
Total for Vendors $11,414.57

Engagement Party $300
Dress - $349 (veil mother paid the other 1/2)
Shoes - $0 (evil mother paid for those too)
Invitations - $172
Ring Pillow - $20
Cake Server set - $30
Toasting Flutes - $62
Dance Lessons - $595
Guestbook $35
Favors - $50 for 50
Marriage License - $30
Postage - $33.95
Tuxedo rental - $137
BM Gifts - $280
GM Gifts - $187.20
Wedding Bands - $1000 for both
Bridal earrings - $26.07
Headpieces and Veils (all three) - $90
FG Dress - $149.91
RB Tuxedo - $85
Supplies for making programs, table cards, seating chart board, etc. - $75

Our total out of pocket wedding costs is a little less than $15,000. That does not include tips which will equal $675.
CubanBride Posted:

Re: Evaluating our wedding expenses (Updated 2/8/05)...

Updated at top with total completed budget.

ckgmwedding Posted:

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Wow!!!! I thought I had done well and my budget is double yours!
lillian771 Posted:

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Congrats to you!

I envy you...our hall alone is about $20K, but then again we're having about 200 people...
SomethingBlu Posted:

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Posted by jesslangen

Wow I applaud you CB! I wish my budget was that low. My limo alone was $1300! Majestic Gardens was about $10,000, Patken was a little less than $3,000.....oh boy Im feeling a little



I'm with you! I'm paying almost $1700 for limos alone! JT is about the same as you and photo/video is $5200---holy crap!

Oh well!
VS11 Posted:

Re: Evaluating our wedding expenses (Updated 2/8/05)...

WOW!!!!!!!!!!! I should of had you plan my wedding..You did GREAT!!!!!!

Just my Hall is 32,000!!!!!! my limo 2,500 and photographer/video 5,200 and my band....I wont mention what the band is costing.......
I havent even included flowers, invitations,favors, church donation,bridal party gifts and tips for vendors....


Thank god for parents
Elaina Posted:

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Posted by rosaria

WOW!!!!!!!!!!! I should of had you plan my wedding..You did GREAT!!!!!!

Just my Hall is 32,000!!!!!! my limo 2,500 and photographer/video 5,200 and my band....I wont mention what the band is costing.......
I havent even included flowers, invitations,favors, church donation,bridal party gifts and tips for vendors....


Thank god for parents



Rosaria is ure fh a teacher??
VS11 Posted:

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yes!!!
VS11 Posted:

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Posted by Elaina


Posted by rosaria

WOW!!!!!!!!!!! I should of had you plan my wedding..You did GREAT!!!!!!

Just my Hall is 32,000!!!!!! my limo 2,500 and photographer/video 5,200 and my band....I wont mention what the band is costing.......
I havent even included flowers, invitations,favors, church donation,bridal party gifts and tips for vendors....


Thank god for parents



Rosaria is ure fh a teacher??



u have fm
Meg Shea Posted:

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Posted by lillian771

Congrats to you!

I envy you...our hall alone is about $20K, but then again we're having about 200 people...



Same here.
I'm really jealous, the amount of money I'm spending makes me sick to my stomach

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