Here is the budget I created tonight. The top table includes items I know will be included in the wedding. My dream wish-list items are included in the second table. Finally, I have included items my parents have indicated Lee and I will have to pay for ourselves. As you will see, the "bare bones" of the wedding will end up being over budget by approximately $545. This is by no means the final budget, but this was good for me to mull over in the meantime.
Wedding Budget
| Expense | Actual Cost | Estimated Cost |
| Wedding Dress – paid | 535.00 | |
| Alterations | TBD | Up to 100.00 |
| Undergarments (Slip and corset) – paid | 86.67 | |
| Shoes – paid | 57.78 | |
| Veil | TBD | 20.00 (eBay) |
| Jewelry | TBD | 40.00 |
| Garters | TBD | 10.00 (eBay) |
| Clarion Room Rental (Deposit – paid) | 600.00 | |
| Clarion 2-Entrée Buffet for 300 | 5561.40 | |
| Cake | Gift from Lee’s Aunt :) | |
| Church | Gift from Lee’s Family :) | |
| Pastor | TBD | 100.00 |
| DJ – XL93 ($100 Deposit - paid) 3 hour dance: $550 4 hour dance: $650 Dinner music: $50/hour | TBD – 600.00 to 700.00 | |
| Flowers – Bouquets, corsages, and boutonnieres | TBD | 300.00 |
| Engagement Photos | Gift from Friends :) | |
| Wedding Photos – Shawna Noel | TBD | 3000.00 |
| Ceremony Musicians | TBD | 300.00 |
| Invitations, rsvp cards, other inserts, postage, address labels | TBD | 480.00 (FedEx Invites) 200.00 (stamps/labels) |
| Save the Dates, postage | TBD | 185.00 (FedEx magnets and stamps) |
| Reception Programs | TBD | 100.00 |
| Guestbook | TBD | 20.00 (ArtsCow.com) |
| Tulle, Lights, Other Décor | TBD | 100.00 |
| Gift Opening Food/Beverage | TBD | 25.00 |
| Snacks/Water for Bridal Party afternoon of wedding | TBD | 25.00 |
| | | |
| Total | 7540.85 | 5005.00 |
Ultimate Wish List:
| Rental Gold Chargers (for reception tables) | TBD | 180.00 |
| Menu Cards for Each Place Setting | TBD | 100.00 |
| Favors or Candy Bar at Reception | TBD | 300.00 |
| Hors D’ oeuvres Trays (9-100 Piece Trays) | TBD | 675.00 |
| 3 Bottles of Champagne for Head Table | TBD | 27.00 |
| 30 Bottles of Wine for reception | TBD | 300.00 |
| 1 Keg of Beer for reception | TBD | 250.00 |
| Getting Hair Done | TBD | 70.00 |
| Manicure/Pedicure | TBD | 50.00 |
| Limo from Church to Reception | TBD | 275.00 |
Paid by Caroline:
| Bridal Suite | TBD | 100.00 |
| Bridesmaid Gifts | TBD | 200.00 |
| Gifts for Parents | TBD | 50.00 |
| Honeymoon (airfare, resort, extras) | TBD | 3000.00 and up |
| Lee’s Wedding Band | TBD | 500.00 |
Paid by Lee:
| Groomsmen Gifts | TBD | 200.00 |
| Tux Rental | TBD | 100.00 |
| Gifts for Parents | TBD | 50.00 |
If you don't get a guest book from the engagement place, I can totally handle that one if you want. And I'll make sure to order it 6 months or more in advance ;)
ReplyDeleteYou do such a wonderful job with those books, so I will take you up on that offer! I'll keep you in the loop after week take our engagement pics.
ReplyDeleteHaha...so true about ordering it six months before. :)