Budget

BUDGET


Attire
Wedding Band for Her: Gift from Parents - received
Wedding Band for Him: $200 - purchased
Dress: $390 - purchased
Shoes: Gift from Future Mother in Law - received
Jewelry & Accessories: $150
Groom's Attire (Shoes, Tie, Jacket, Shirt, Khakis): $515
TOTAL: $1165  Saved: 1,485


Printed Materials
Save the Dates: FREE - we emailed them using Pingg.com
Wedding Invitations: $200
Rehearsal Dinner Invitations: $50
Thank Yous: $100
Favors: $200
Programs: $200
Welcome Bags: $200
TOTAL: $1400  


Gifts

Bridal Party Gifts: $500
Parents Gifts: $500
TOTAL: $1000



Long Island, NY - Backyard Wedding


Ceremony-
  • Officiant: $300 - includes cost and gift, with marriage license
  • White Arch from Recycle Bride: $45 (Save $405 from original plan)
  • Arch Decor: $
  • Aisle Decor: $200 
  • Sand Ceremony (Personalized Vases, Navy Sand, and Pink Sand): $ 50
  • Aisle Runner: $100
  • Music: $
  • Rental Chairs & Tables: $150
  • Chair Sashes: $34.50
  • Table Runners & Overlays: $46.14
  • TOTAL: $775.64   Saved: $405
Flowers-
  • Bride: $90 Flowers + $17 Bling and Ribbon = $107
  • Maid of Honor: $20
  • Bridesmaids (5): $80
  • Groom: $7
  • Best Man: $7
  • Groomsmen (5): $35
  • Mothers & Grandmothers (5): $40
  • Fathers (2): $14
  • TOTAL: $310            Savings: $248
Cake-
  • 3 Tier: $400
  • Dessert Table: $100
  • Groom's Cake: $100
  • TOTAL: $600
Photography & Videography
  • Photographer: 3 hours, 108 pictures, CD to go with, Album $1250
  • Videography: 2 hours $950
  • Photo Album: $50
  • Photo Canvas: $150
  • TOTAL: $2,400
Entertainment
  • DJ - Hourly $150 (5hours)
  • TOTAL: $750
Drinks
  • Champagne $200
  • Ciroc $200
  • Wine $200
  • Beer $200
  • Scotch $200
  • Specialty Drink $200
  • Bartender - Hourly $25 (5Hours) $125
  • TOTAL: $1325
Getting Ready
  • Bride Hair & Make-up: $235
  • Bride Nails: $100
  • Bride Microdermabrasion: $85
  • TOTAL: $420
Food - Buffet Catered
  • $75  per guest. Includes: Drinks non-alcoholic, Food (55 guests)
  • TOTAL: $4125
Honeymoon - GIFT FROM GROOM's Parents
  • Flight - Paid for
  • Hotel - Paid for
  • Fun - Paid for
    TOTAL: $14,255.64       Total Saved: $2153