Working on my budget again

mims107 Posted: Feb 21, 2003 03:04 PM

Working on my budget again

I was wondering if you ladies could help me with something.

I am hoping to use the flowers that Captain Bills provides for the reception. (They have a house florist that will do centerpeices as part of package, I still get to choose, but only within a certain range) I will decide on that for sure after meeting with that florist.

How much should I estimate for flowers for:
me
2 bm
2 moms
3 dads bouts
2gm
1 groom (LOL)
1 flower girl

I know ladies spend 2k and up on flowers, but I was wondering what the bulk of it would be if I weren't spending on the centerpieces.

Edited to add:
Also, how much is it for a groom's attire? (*approximately*)

KarenK122 Posted: Feb 21, 2003 03:09 PM

Re: Working on my budget again

The bulk of our florist budget is for centerpeices and ceremony flowers so just with the items you have listed I'd say no more than $500.

I haven't gotten tuxes yet but we budgeted about $150 for the groom (but I think it's probably less) Good luck!!!

balilove Posted: Feb 21, 2003 03:10 PM

Re: Working on my budget again

I'd say about $350 but it all depends on the size of your bouquet and the BM's bouquets along with the types of flowers.

mims107 Posted: Feb 21, 2003 03:12 PM

Re: Working on my budget again

thanks Karen and Karen LOL!

We are coming down to really needing to get specific about things, and the smaller things are hard to budget for.

The Knot budget planner is helpful for remembering the little things, but their numbers are just silly... I am using it to keep track of the little things though... like remembering to include attendant gifts and such.