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PLANNING GUIDE
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The Basics
Start planning your dream wedding by setting a realistic budget and determining your expenses. The chart below shows the average percentages allocated to expenses. Of course, costs can vary with style, size and other factors.
| Expense Categories | Average Percentage |
Your Estimated Cost |
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| Pre-wedding parties | 3% | $ | ||||||||||
| Invitations, stationery and postage | 2% | $ | ||||||||||
| Ceremony site, accessories and officiant | 3% | $ | ||||||||||
| Attire (bride and groom), including hair and makeup | 12% | $ | ||||||||||
| Photography and videography | 8% | $ | ||||||||||
| Reception site, including rentals | 8% | $ | ||||||||||
| Flowers and decorations | 7% | $ | ||||
| Food, beverages and cake | 40% | $ | ||||
| Music | 8% | $ | ||||
| Transportation | 2% | $ | ||||
| Gifts (attendant gifts, party favors) | 2% | $ | ||||
| Incidentals | 5% | $ | ||||
| Total | 100% | $ | ||||
Budget Worksheet
Next, break down your cost allocation, and track spending on specific items within each category. We have prepared a worksheet to help you.
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