Your Wedding Budget Checklist
Managing Your Wedding Money
Budgeting for your wedding just got easier! Follow our simple checklist to ensure your wedding expenses are all accounted for.
A tip for budgeting brides: identify how much you can spend, then include an additional 10 percent for an emergency fund. You'll have a little extra put aside for those unforeseen details and expenses that can pop up in spite of careful planning.
| Ceremony and Reception | Photography |
|---|---|
It's a good idea to assign approximately 50 percent of your budget to the essentials of your wedding: ceremony and reception, locations, food and beverages. ____________________ Ceremony Location Fee ____________________ Officiant's Fee ____________________ Marriage License ____________________ Reception Site Fee ____________________ Food ____________________ Cake ____________________ Bar ____________________ Rentals ____________________ Couple's Transportation ____________________ Guests' Transportation & Parking ____________________ Tips & Coat Check ____________________ Other _____________ Subtotal |
____________________ Photographer's Fee ____________________ Engagement Portrait ____________________ Wedding Album ____________________ Parents' Albums ____________________ Additional Prints ____________________ Videography ____________________ Other _____________ Subtotal |
| Music | Flowers |
|---|---|
____________________ Ceremony Music ____________________ Cocktail Hour Music ____________________ Reception Music ____________________ Other Subtotal _____________ |
____________________ Ceremony Decorations ____________________ Bride's Bouquet ____________________ Maid of Honor's and Bridesmaids' Bouquets ____________________ Flower Girl's Accessories ____________________ Corsages ____________________ Boutonnières ____________________ Reception Centerpieces and Decorations ____________________ Other Subtotal _____________ |
| Bride and Groom's Attire | Gifts, Favors and Extras |
|---|---|
____________________ Bride's Dress ____________________ Headpiece and Veil ____________________ Bride's Shoes ____________________ Lingerie ____________________ Jewelry and Accessories ____________________ Hair and Makeup ____________________ Groom's Tuxedo or Suit ____________________ Groom's Shoes ____________________ Groom's Accessories ____________________ Bride's and Groom's Rings ____________________ Other Subtotal _____________ |
____________________ Maid of Honor's Gift ____________________ Bridesmaids' Gifts ____________________ Best Man's Gift ____________________ Groomsmen's Gifts ____________________ Child Attendants' Gifts ____________________ Bride's Parents' Gifts ____________________ Grooms Parents' Gifts ____________________ Guest Room Gifts ____________________ Guest Favors ____________________ Ring Pillow ____________________ Guest Book ____________________ Other Subtotal _____________ |
