Edit: I spoke to the fiance and we have changed some things. The things below we are taking off our wedding budget and putting on our personal budgets.
my tiara, veil and undergarments - $200 weddingbands - $1000 gifts for the bridal party - $275 tuxedo -$150 (possibly free)
CaCRmr
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Are you having a video? What about Honeymoon?
CubanBride
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We are not having video.
I think our families are giving us money so either we will pay for our honeymoon that way or we are going to do a honeymoon registry.
eogara
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Does the ceremony include the officiant's fee?
CubanBride
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Does the ceremony include the officiant's fee?
oops, nope, it doesn't. so I have to add that.
patti08
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Here's my detailed list of expenses without the dollar amount - I'd prefer not to look at that part of the spread sheet today.
Church Ceremony Officiant Pastor Tip Ceremony Accessories/Decorations Ceremony Programs Basket for Church items Birdseed in silk Roses (to throw) Unity Candle & Holder Ring Pillow FG Accessories/Attire (we're buying for her) Marriage License Rehearsal Dinner Rehersal Dinner Invitations Reception Food/Drink/Service/Cake Tax & Gratuity Food for Vendors 2 DJ, 2-3 Photo/Video Maitr'D Tip Bridal Attendant Tip Cake Topper Toasting Glasses Cake Knife and Server Place Cards ? Guest Book or Mat and Pen Mailbox Bathroom Baskets Emergency Kit Dress, Alterations & Veil Headpiece Shoes Dye Shoes Lingerie Hair/Make-up Trial + Tip Hair & Make Up + Tip Bridal Accessories Groom's Tux Groom's Accessories Grooms Pre-Prep Manicure & Pedicure +Tip Massage & Tip Dress Cleaning & Preservation Brides Bouquet Bridesmaids Bouquets Grooms/Groomsmen Boutonnières Additional Boutonnières & Corsages Ceremony Decorations Centerpieces Flower Tip Ceremony/C-Hour/Reception Music DJ Tip/Band Photographer Photographer Tip Video Videographer Tip Additional Prints Table Cameras Table Cameras Developing Stationary Invitations Thank you's Postage Wedding Rings Limos Limo Driver Tip ShuttleBus Wedding Night Hotel Room Attendants Gifts Parents Gifts FG & RB Gifts Reader/Other Gifts Guest Favors/Donation OOT Welcome Bags Honeymoon
CubanBride
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Ugh! There is way too much on your list. LOL! A lot of stuff there is not on our general wedding budget.
Jen_n_Dale
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how many people are you having in your wedding party? Because if there is a certain amount, the groom is free.
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Posted by patti08
Here's my detailed list of expenses without the dollar amount - I'd prefer not to look at that part of the spread sheet today.
Church Ceremony Officiant Pastor Tip Ceremony Accessories/Decorations Ceremony Programs Basket for Church items Birdseed in silk Roses (to throw) Unity Candle & Holder Ring Pillow FG Accessories/Attire (we're buying for her) Marriage License Rehearsal Dinner Rehersal Dinner Invitations Reception Food/Drink/Service/Cake Tax & Gratuity Food for Vendors 2 DJ, 2-3 Photo/Video Maitr'D Tip Bridal Attendant Tip Cake Topper Toasting Glasses Cake Knife and Server Place Cards ? Guest Book or Mat and Pen Mailbox Bathroom Baskets Emergency Kit Dress, Alterations & Veil Headpiece Shoes Dye Shoes Lingerie Hair/Make-up Trial + Tip Hair & Make Up + Tip Bridal Accessories Groom's Tux Groom's Accessories Grooms Pre-Prep Manicure & Pedicure +Tip Massage & Tip Dress Cleaning & Preservation Brides Bouquet Bridesmaids Bouquets Grooms/Groomsmen Boutonnières Additional Boutonnières & Corsages Ceremony Decorations Centerpieces Flower Tip Ceremony/C-Hour/Reception Music DJ Tip/Band Photographer Photographer Tip Video Videographer Tip Additional Prints Table Cameras Table Cameras Developing Stationary Invitations Thank you's Postage Wedding Rings Limos Limo Driver Tip ShuttleBus Wedding Night Hotel Room Attendants Gifts Parents Gifts FG & RB Gifts Reader/Other Gifts Guest Favors/Donation OOT Welcome Bags Honeymoon
The length of this list always makes me laugh! Don't ya just love wedding planning?! No wonder I always feel like I'm forgetting something!
JimmysBride
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The little things really add up fast so you should consider adding them on to your general budget...
The tips alone add up to anywhere from $900 -$1500++ for that day...
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Posted by fashionhag
Ugh! There is way too much on your list. LOL! A lot of stuff there is not on our general wedding budget.
I think Ugh! every time I open the spread sheet lately. We wanted to know down to the penny what this whole shebang is costing us - and if we will actually have enough $ to pay for it. Between the spreadsheet I copied that list from and Microsoft Money we now know we can afford it more easily than we realized. (thank goodness, no part time jobs) The Spread sheet also really helps us keep within the budget. - that's why tonight I am seeing the 5th florist and it took 12, yes 12 photographers to get what we wanted within the budget.
...and if you think that is long you should see my to do list with details, checklists, and a timeline all embedded.
beachbride22
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I got started with www.theknot.com. You can export all your budget information from there to excel. They offer a good base for your planning.
tourist
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How many people are you inviting? Jsut curious, b/c you may wna to bugget more than 150 for invitations & postage, unless you already priced them out.
Are you handwriting the addreses yourself? other wise you'll need to hire a calligrapher.
Are you doing programs, placeadrs, menus or any other decoration you will have to provide yourself?
