Budget Draft

Okay so I added a page for the Budget because as I said I want to stay under $10,000 for all things wedding, except for the flights and stay in Aruba, as this is an expense we all have in our budget every year for a family trip. So once you read it you will see why I am having my EYE POPPING moment right now. So how can we save more money!!!??? I am going to have to do some serious research and work to make this happen. 


Here is my DRAFT of what it will cost at the Marriott:

Aruba Marriott Expenses (A la Carte, no Negotiations yet or package deals) 

***Plus trying to figure out how much of this I can do myself or have others do so we can SAVE!! 

Based on 30 Guests

Ceremony-

• Officiant: $350
• Bamboo Arch with Fresh Flowers: $450
• Palm fringed aisle decorations, leading to alter, with Flowers, Coconuts, and Tiki Torches: $200 
• Sand Ceremony (Personalized Vases, Navy Sand, and Pink Sand) $ 50
• TOTAL: $1050

Flowers-

• Bride: $125
• Maid of Honor: $75
• Bridesmaids (3): $165
• Groom: $13
• Best Man: $75
• Groomsmen (3): $33
• Mothers (2): $50
• Fathers (2): $22
• TOTAL: $558

Cake-

• 2 Tier with fresh flowers (serves up to 40 people): $380

Photography & Videography

• Photographer: 3 hours, 108 pictures, CD to go with, Album $1250
• Videography: 2 hours $950
• TOTAL: $2,200

Entertainment

• DJ (3 Hours): $750 /$175 each additional hour

Welcome Drinks

• Coconut Drinks $4.50 per person
• TOTAL: $135

Getting Ready

• Bride Hair & Make-up: $235
• Bridesmaids & Mother's Hair: $425
• Bridesmaids & Mother's Make-up: $250
• TOTAL: $910

Additional Fee for Weekend

• $500

Buffet - Taste of Tuscany 

• $64 per guest includes dessert, coffee, water, soda. 
• TOTAL: $1,920

Drinks

• Set Up and Bartender Fee: $115
• Premium Bar Service for 3 hours: $50 per person. $1,500
• TOTAL: $1615

TOTAL: $10,018

Other Expenses:

Wedding Band for Her:

Wedding Band for Him:

Dress:

Save the Dates:

Invitations:

Thank Yous:

Favors:

Programs:

Welcome Bags:

Bridal Party Gifts:

Parents Gifts:

Rehearsal Dinner:

Thoughts: 

I can do many things, save more money, which can be hard in this economy, or MAKE MORE STUFF myself :) Please send me any of your ideas or thoughts! They are much appreciated. AmanzingFabulousWedding@gmail.com


Until Next Time...