Are you planning a wedding? Congrats!
After following our 5 effective ways to better budget for your next special event, use this wedding checklist to figure out how to best spend your budget!
WEDDING RINGS | 2%
May include:
- Wedding Bands
- Wedding Band Resizing Fee
- Customization / Engraving
WEDDING PLANNER | 3%
May include:
- Full-Service Wedding Coordination
- Venue/ Vendor Referrals and Liaison
- Timeline Creation
- Budget Coordination
- Wedding Day Setup and Management
INVITES | 2%
May include:
- Engagement Party Invitations
- Save The Dates
- Wedding Invitations (including inserts like RSVP cards or maps)
- Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
- Post Wedding Brunch Invitations
CEREMONY | 2%
May include:
- Ceremony Site (if separate from reception venue)
- Wedding Ceremony Program
- Officiant Fee
- Marriage License
- Ceremony Accessories
FLOWERS | 4%
May include:
- Ceremony Arch
- Bouquets (for bride and bridesmaids)
- Boutonnières (for groom, groomsmen and fathers)
- Corsages for Mothers
- Flowers and for the Flower Girl
- Flowers for Centerpiece
DECOR | 4%
May include:
- Ceremony Arrangements
- Reception Centerpieces (for guest tables, guest book table, food stations)
- Chair Covers, Table Covers, Tableware, glassware
- Linens
- Decor Rentals, Rental Tables and Chairs
- Lighting
ATTIRE | 7%
May include:
- Engagement Party/ Photoshoot Outfit (including shoes and accessories)
- Bridal Shower Outfit (including shoes and accessories)
- Bachelor / Bachelorette Outfit (including shoes and accessories)
- Rehearsal Dinner Outfit (including shoes and accessories)
- Wedding Dress (including alterations and undergarments)
- Wedding Veil and Jewelry
- Groom’s Tux/ Suit, Shoes, Jewelry
- Wedding Dress Cleaning and Preservation
BEAUTY | 3%
May include:
- Spa, Waxing, Facial
- Mani-Pedi
- Hair grooming
- Makeup Artist (day of and trial)
- Hair Stylist (day of)
- Spray Tan
- Lash Extensions
- Personal Hygiene Items
FOOD | 20%
May include:
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Appetizers
- Salad Bar
- Plated or Buffet
- Food Stations
- Service Staff and Service Charge
- Setup and Cleanup Fees
DRINKS | 8%
May include:
- Cocktail Hour Drinks
- Reception Drinks
- Champagne Toast
- Open Bar and Bartender Service
- Coffee / Tea
- Non-alcoholic Beverages
- Bartender Tips
CAKE | 2%
May include:
- Cake and/or Cupcakes
- Cake Display
- Specialty Design
- Cake Topper
- Cake Stand
- Cake-Cutting Fee
- Delivery Fee
- One-Year Anniversary Preservation Kit
FAVORS | 1%
May include:
- Wedding Favors
- Wedding Party Favors
MUSIC | 7%
May include:
- Wedding Party DJ
- Ceremony Music/ Equipment (microphones, sound system)
- Cocktail Hour Music
- Reception DJ or Live Band
PHOTOS / VIDEO | 10%
May include:
- Engagement Photoshoot
- Wedding Shower Coverage
- Rehearsal Dinner Coverage
- Wedding Day Coverage
- Albums or Prints
- Feature Film
RECEPTION VENUE | 18%
May include:
- Room Rental Fee and Deposit
- Place Cards
- Menu Cards
- Ceremony Fee
- Liability Insurance
- Tax and Service Fees
- Security Fee
- Parking Fees
TRANSPORTATION | 2%
May include:
- Bridal Party Transportation to the Ceremony/ Reception Venue
- Transportation for Guests
EXTRA FEES | 5%
May include:
- Service Charges
- Wedding Insurance
- Sales Tax
- Overtime Fees
- Thank You Cards
- Honeymoon
