From start to finish, how much do you think the wedding will cost?

Original post by Mrs Z To Be

Jan 22, 2009 09:40 AM

Every time I sit down and go over our spreadsheet, I want to throw up. . I know it will be worth it in the end.

JenBill61210 Posted: Jan 22, 2009 10:37 AM

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probably around 50k. i started adding some things up and i got close to that figure. that probably doesnt include other little things here and there, AND also the 1000-1500 in cash you have to bring the day of for tipping!

eternitybride Posted: Jan 22, 2009 10:47 AM

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We budgeted 20k (not sure why, we dont have it) but so far I am managing (without honeymoon) to keep it around 18k for 100 people

Mrs Z To Be Posted: Jan 22, 2009 11:01 AM

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Posted by CloudNine

Are we including HM and what not because with that we are looking at $45-$50K…pardon me while I go throw up ad then throw myself out my work window…its 3 floors up…should do the trick

I sohuldn't laugh, but that was funny. I feel the same...

Kimbiz1 Posted: Jan 22, 2009 11:01 AM

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My FH seems to think that we will have no problem paying for everything but we're up to $30,000 already with a lot to go. He's got a problem with saying, 'ahhh, it's just $300 more for ____, just do it.' He's going to realize just how all those things add up very shortly. I'm going to work on a spread sheet this weekend and shock some sense into him.

MrsC2010 Posted: Jan 22, 2009 11:02 AM

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Posted by Kimbiz1

My FH seems to think that we will have no problem paying for everything but we're up to $30,000 already with a lot to go. He's got a problem with saying, 'ahhh, it's just $300 more for ____, just do it.' He's going to realize just how all those things add up very shortly. I'm going to work on a spread sheet this weekend and shock some sense into him.

our problem is that neither of us is really trying to make the other stick to a budget...we both keep saying 'sure whats another couple hundred'....we have to nip that in the bud before we get out of control!

SummerBride10 Posted: Jan 22, 2009 11:08 AM

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At this point...I'm just crossing my fingers we stay under 50k

FallBride2010 Posted: Jan 22, 2009 11:13 AM

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I think $60-$65,000 for the wedding, including rehearsal dinner. This doesnt include honeymoon

Just realized I didnt budget for dress and invites...since my mom is paying for those. I'm probably more at $65-$70k. This is ridiculous!

Dazzlin217 Posted: Jan 22, 2009 11:13 AM

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our budget is 25k and i think that we will go over it maybe by 5k. we are under budget so far and we have a lot of vendors booked. i really hope we dont go over 30k.

Kimbiz1 Posted: Jan 22, 2009 11:33 AM

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Posted by MrsC2010

Posted by Kimbiz1

My FH seems to think that we will have no problem paying for everything but we're up to $30,000 already with a lot to go. He's got a problem with saying, 'ahhh, it's just $300 more for ____, just do it.' He's going to realize just how all those things add up very shortly. I'm going to work on a spread sheet this weekend and shock some sense into him.

our problem is that neither of us is really trying to make the other stick to a budget...we both keep saying 'sure whats another couple hundred'....we have to nip that in the bud before we get out of control!

Good luck with that. I got a really great binder for planning and he didn't want to write in it. LOL He said it's something we're going to have forever. I said but it's for us to compare apples to apples, not apples to pears. It has all the right questions to ask each vendor, and yourselves. That's why I have to do the spread sheet. It's more of a reality check for both of us.

Kimbiz1 Posted: Jan 22, 2009 11:35 AM

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Posted by SummerBride10

At this point...I'm just crossing my fingers we stay under 50k

I will be happy with that but not too sure that will include the honeymoon. We're using our new rewards credit cards, so hopefully we can stay under the grand total of 50K.
(insert crossed fingers Emote-Icon)

Rosalind_75 Posted: Jan 22, 2009 11:43 AM

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I have our budget set for 25k
FH has it set for 30K

He has better taste than I do. lol

Thank god for weddingchannel.com budget calculator

Honeymoon is not included

Lsorrent Posted: Jan 22, 2009 11:46 AM

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My budget is $60K. This doesn't include engagement party, my gown (headpiece, shoes, etc), and honeymoon.

marrymybestfriend Posted: Jan 22, 2009 11:58 AM

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after the honeymoon, and all the extras and spending money on the honeymoon... probably between 50-55k

Sandradv121 Posted: Jan 22, 2009 11:59 AM

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We are pushing a serious $50,000 mark. I. WANT. TO. VOMIT. But my father is helping with half, but still...Everyone better eat, dance and have the best time in the world and talk about the wedding for years to come because I haven't shopped in months so we can pay for this lol. Blah.

AdriandSteve Posted: Jan 22, 2009 12:10 PM

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i agree everyone better eat!

If they don't.. guess who will be bringing a picnic basket and eating leftovers cuz she can't afford to eat anything else.

MEEEE

stinenandy2010 Posted: Jan 22, 2009 12:26 PM

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ugh i forgot about honeymoon and rehearsal dinner....i probably just went up $15000

lilpiggy742 Posted: Jan 22, 2009 12:43 PM

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im hoping to keep it around 25-30k seriously......what the h e l l was i thinking i could pull a wedding off for under 20,000???????????????

RitasEngaged Posted: Jan 22, 2009 12:54 PM

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Posted by Sandradv121

We are pushing a serious $50,000 mark. I. WANT. TO. VOMIT. But my father is helping with half, but still...Everyone better eat, dance and have the best time in the world and talk about the wedding for years to come because I haven't shopped in months so we can pay for this lol. Blah.

I here ya

Goldie39 Posted: Jan 22, 2009 01:04 PM

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I haven't looked at my budget in a while, and quite honestly I don't want to!

Jackie, it looks like you and john are gonna be eating a lot of poached eggs to pay off the wedding! lol