You and Your Wedding Budget

I know how exciting it is to be engaged and planning a wedding.  Your mind is swirling with visions of fairy tales, glamour, love and lace.  And it is so easy to just start shopping right away!  But take a breath and don't spend any more money until you and your groom or your parents (whomever is helping to pay for the wedding) sit down and work out your wedding budget. 

It's really easy to go overboard and blow your budget, and you don't want to start your new married life in debt or with your parents in debt.  So with that said here's a little guideline to help you get started.

This is just an estimate and every wedding is customized, so please keep that in mind when setting your budget.

50% of your budget goes to your reception, this includes: catering, reception venue, the cake, rentals, bar, entertainment.
10% of your budget goes to the attire, your gown, grooms tux, if you are paying for flower girls dress
10% of your budget goes to music, the music at your ceremony and reception
10% of your budget goes to photography/videography
10% of your budget goes to decorations and flowers
5% of your budget goes to the ceremony, this includes the minister's fee or church or venue rental
5% of your budget goes to invitations and guest details, this could include guest transportation

As stated before this is all subject to change and personality of each couple, this is just an idea of the average costs and budget.
Other fees and expenses to keep in mind are:
-taxes
-delivery/setup&breakdown costs
- service charges
-standard tips
-overtime

You can have the wedding of your dreams on a budget, you just have to know how to negotiate, be flexible and read your contracts thoroughly. 
Please feel free to contact us here at Blessed Events anytime for any questions we are happy to help.  We LOVE weddings.

Kathryn
Blessed Events
www.blessedevents.us
email-kathryndavis76@yahoo.com
951-415-8628