Wedding budget help

Hey girls. I could use your help.

Since the day we started planning I've had a wedding budget worksheet with all the major things listed and how much I thought they'd cost, how much they actually cost, etc. FH just asked me to bring home an updated budget and asked that i think really long and hard to make sure we aren't forgetting to account for some things. We don't want any surprises.

Here is what is on the list so far:

Reception hall
Photographer
DJ
Flowers
favors
Tuxedo
Brides accesories
Bridal party gifts
Night of hotel room
Honeymoon
Rings
Invitations
marriage certificate
menu's/programs
postage
limos (?)
tips

We aren't paying an officiant, he is a friend.

Thanks so much girls, I know I am forgetting things.

reception accessories i.e. aisle runner, candles etc.

postage for invites

tips

where's limo?

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Posted by yelley77

Hey girls. I could use your help.

Since the day we started planning I've had a wedding budget worksheet with all the major things listed and how much I thought they'd cost, how much they actually cost, etc. FH just asked me to bring home an updated budget and asked that i think really long and hard to make sure we aren't forgetting to account for some things. We don't want any surprises.

Here is what is on the list so far:

Reception hall
Photographer
DJ
Flowers
favors
Tuxedo
Brides accesories
Bridal party gifts
Night of hotel room
Honeymoon
Rings
Invitations

We aren't paying an officiant, he is a friend.

Thanks so much girls, I know I am forgetting things.

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what about your dress and accessories such as veil, headpiece and all that? or is someone paying for that

well an important one is tips

then small things like ring bearer pillow, wedding certificate, dont know if youre doing programs, menu's or any of that.

hair and make up

you dont have limos but im guessing youre getting married at the RH ,so not getting them?

rehersal dinner

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Posted by MrsK2008

reception accessories i.e. aisle runner, candles etc.

postage for invites

tips

where's limo?

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ahhh. limo. we are on the fence, but most likely doing it. I have to add it.

and postage for invites


good thinking.

thanks

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by yelley77

Hey girls. I could use your help.

Since the day we started planning I've had a wedding budget worksheet with all the major things listed and how much I thought they'd cost, how much they actually cost, etc. FH just asked me to bring home an updated budget and asked that i think really long and hard to make sure we aren't forgetting to account for some things. We don't want any surprises.

Here is what is on the list so far:

Reception hall
Photographer
DJ
Flowers
favors
Tuxedo
Brides accesories
Bridal party gifts
Night of hotel room
Honeymoon
Rings
Invitations

We aren't paying an officiant, he is a friend.

Thanks so much girls, I know I am forgetting things.

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what about your dress and accessories such as veil, headpiece and all that? or is someone paying for that

well an important one is tips

then small things like ring bearer pillow, wedding certificate, dont know if youre doing programs, menu's or any of that.

hair and make up

you dont have limos but im guessing youre getting married at the RH ,so not getting them?

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excellent. my grandma is paying for my dress and veil, my head piece is borrowed and i already have my shoes, but i did put some money in the bride accesories catagory just in case.

i have to add tips

my Godmother is paying for hair and make-up (thank god)

and menus and programs are a definite if when we get closer to the wedding there is money for them

thanks!!!

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Posted by FinallyEngaged

rehersal dinner

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Luckily FH's parents are taking care of that

Rehersal Dinner
Limos / shuttle if necessary
Tips
Any other misc. like programs, isle runner, card box, etc...
Brides accessories to include hair/makeup/shoes/dress/veil/headpiece/DOJ/undergarments
Slipper & bathroom basket (if you want)

For now, that's all I'm thinking additional without getting too specific...

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Posted by minibride08

Rehersal Dinner
Limos / shuttle if necessary
Tips
Any other misc. like programs, isle runner, card box, etc...
Brides accessories to include hair/makeup/shoes/dress/veil/headpiece/DOJ/undergarments
Slipper & bathroom basket (if you want)

For now, that's all I'm thinking additional without getting too specific...

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EDITED: see that others already responded to many of these...

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Posted by minibride08

Rehersal Dinner
Limos / shuttle if necessary
Tips
Any other misc. like programs, isle runner, card box, etc...
Brides accessories to include hair/makeup/shoes/dress/veil/headpiece/DOJ/undergarments
Slipper & bathroom basket (if you want)

For now, that's all I'm thinking additional without getting too specific...

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thank you, this is so helpful!

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Posted by yelley77


what about your dress and accessories such as veil, headpiece and all that? or is someone paying for that

well an important one is tips

then small things like ring bearer pillow, wedding certificate, dont know if youre doing programs, menu's or any of that.

hair and make up

you dont have limos but im guessing youre getting married at the RH ,so not getting them?

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excellent. my grandma is paying for my dress and veil, my head piece is borrowed and i already have my shoes, but i did put some money in the bride accesories catagory just in case.

i have to add tips

my Godmother is paying for hair and make-up (thank god)

and menus and programs are a definite if when we get closer to the wedding there is money for them

thanks!!!

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thats perfect and how sweet of your grandma and godmother

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by yelley77


what about your dress and accessories such as veil, headpiece and all that? or is someone paying for that

well an important one is tips

then small things like ring bearer pillow, wedding certificate, dont know if youre doing programs, menu's or any of that.

hair and make up

you dont have limos but im guessing youre getting married at the RH ,so not getting them?

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excellent. my grandma is paying for my dress and veil, my head piece is borrowed and i already have my shoes, but i did put some money in the bride accesories catagory just in case.

i have to add tips

my Godmother is paying for hair and make-up (thank god)

and menus and programs are a definite if when we get closer to the wedding there is money for them

thanks!!!

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thats perfect and how sweet of your grandma and godmother

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I am a lucky girl!!

Marriage license
Cake topper (if doing)
Cake knife/server
Tips! (this was a real eye opener for us at the end)
Ceremony music
DIY's (menus, placecards, etc)

Of course not sure if you are planning to do these things, but HTH!

edited bc i listed something you already had covered!

Unity Candle and holders
Cake Cutting knife/server
Toasting Flutes
Cardbox
Etc.

What about thank you cards and stamps for your shower gifts - that really adds up too!

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Posted by Katie&Chris2006

Marriage license
Cake topper (if doing)
Cake knife/server
Tips! (this was a real eye opener for us at the end)
Ceremony music
DIY's (menus, placecards, etc)

Of course not sure if you are planning to do these things, but HTH!

edited bc i listed something you already had covered!

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thank you!! i forgot about the cake topper!!

ceremony music is included with DJ, knife/server set mom bought

i've figured out the tips (holy crapoli) i just have to officially put it on the list. we are looking at close to 1800$ in tipping

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Posted by Papillon25

Unity Candle and holders
Cake Cutting knife/server
Toasting Flutes
Cardbox
Etc.

What about thank you cards and stamps for your shower gifts - that really adds up too!

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NICE!! thanks. I have the candle, but i need the holder. have my flutes already and the birdcage cardbox

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Posted by yelley77

how much is a marriage license?

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$35

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Posted by yelley77

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Posted by Katie&Chris2006

Marriage license
Cake topper (if doing)
Cake knife/server
Tips! (this was a real eye opener for us at the end)
Ceremony music
DIY's (menus, placecards, etc)

Of course not sure if you are planning to do these things, but HTH!

edited bc i listed something you already had covered!

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thank you!! i forgot about the cake topper!!

ceremony music is included with DJ, knife/server set mom bought

i've figured out the tips (holy crapoli) i just have to officially put it on the list. we are looking at close to 1800$ in tipping

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yeah, i would say tips is the biggest thing ppl forget and it adds up ALOT

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Posted by Papillon25

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Posted by yelley77

how much is a marriage license?

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$35

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SWEET!!! thanks