Wedding Costs
This chart shows the average cost of goods and services for the average wedding. As you can see the cost of preparing and serving food (catering) consumes 38 percent of the total cost. Note that the DJ cost is only 2 percent of the total, yet a professional DJ will be at the wedding and reception longer and have more responsibilities than any of your other vendors and be the last to leave.
The DJ can make or break the party and that's why you should always hire a professional. Below is a list of the typical expenses related to a wedding and reception. In order to stay within a budget you may need to prioritize your wedding expenses. The guide will help you track your expenses by what you have budgeted and what you have actually spent. This will make your planning as easy as possible without any unwanted surprises.
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Ceremony Costs
$ __________ Site Location
$ __________ Clergy or officiant Fee
$ __________ DJ or Band
$ __________ Decorations
$ __________ Aisle Runner
$ __________ Candles
$ __________ Bridal Bouquet
$ __________ Bridesmaid's Bouquet
$ __________ Boutonnieres for Groom, Groomsmen, Father,
Grandfathers & Ushers
$ __________ Flowers for Flower Girl
$ __________ Corsages for Mothers/Grandmothers
Bridal Attire
$ __________ Wedding dress
$ __________ Accessories
Groom Attire
$ __________ Tuxedo
$ __________ Accessories
Other events
$ __________ Rehearsal dinner
$ __________ Bachelor and Bachelorette party
$ __________ Honeymoon
$ __________ Other
Gifts
$ __________ Bride and Groom's gift to each other
$ __________ Attendants
$ __________ Parents
Reception Costs
$ __________ Location rental
$ __________ Dinner
$ __________ Beverages
$ __________ Servers
$ __________ Cake
$ __________ Table linens
$ __________ Decorations
$ __________ Personalized napkins or matches
$ __________ Glasses for toast
$ __________ Knife for cake cutting
$ __________ Tables favors
$ __________ Music
$ __________ Table centerpieces
$ __________ Throw bouquet
Photography
$ __________ Engagement portrait
$ __________ Wedding photographs
$ __________ Wedding video
$ __________ Reception Pictures
$ __________ Proofs
$ __________ Album
Stationary
$ __________ Wedding Invitations
$ __________ Announcements
$ __________ Thank you cards
$ __________ Stamps
Rings
$ __________ Bride's engagement ring
$ __________ Bride's wedding ring
$ __________ Groom's wedding ring
Lodging and Transportation
$ __________ Limousine
$ __________ Chauffeur tip
$ __________ Parking
$ __________ Car rental
$ __________ Hotel rooms
