Wedding Budget Budgeting My Wedding Reception Free Worksheet

Budgeting Formulas

Food	35%	Reception	35%	Reception	40%
Table Set-up	15%	Printing	15%	Printing	10%
Decorations & Centerpiece	15%	Apparel	25%	Apparel	14%
Gift/Favor	20%	Miscellaneous	25%	Miscellaneous	8%
				Photography	10%
				Flowers	7%
				Musicians	5%
				Rentals	6%

Large—Formal Events

First, start with Part I. Depending on your allocations and the expenses, determine areas where budgeting can either allow for more expense or where expenses may need to be reduced. Determine areas that can be adjusted. Then, proceed with Part II.

PART I

CATEGORY	ITEM	AMOUNT ESTIMATED
BRIDAL CAKE	Most bakers will deliver the cake(s) and provide set-up at no addition fee	$_____ X # of Guests_____ = $
GROOMS CAKE
INVITATIONS
	Invitation w/inner & outer envelope
	Postage
	Calligraphy Fees
MUSIC
	Church
	Reception
	Vocalist/Instrumentalist(s)

	Church
	Reception
	Vocalist/Instrumentalist(s)
PHOTOGRAPHY
VIDEOGRAPHY
CEREMONY FEE
	Clergy Fee
	Chapel/Sanctuary Fee/Other Site
	Janitor's Fee
	Reception Hall Usage Fee
RECEPTION
	Site Location Usage Fee
	Janitor's Fee
	Parking Fee
CLOTHING
	Bridal Gown
	Veil
	Shoes
	Accessories
FLOWERS
	Bridal Bouquet
	Bridesmaids Bouquets
	Toss-Away Bouquet
	Boutonnieres
	Corsages for Parents/Others
	Ceremony Flowers
	Table & Reception Flowers
	Going Away Corsage

PART II

CATEGORY	ITEM	AMOUNT ESTIMATED
CEREMONY
	Rental Items, i.e. arches, candelabras, kneeling bench, etc.

RECEPTION
	Basic Reception (Cake & Punch)
	Catered	$_____ X # of Guests_____ = $
	Beverages (non-alcoholic)
	Beverages (alcohol)
	Rental Needs
	Wait Staff
	Centerpieces/Favors
TRANSPORTATION
Horse-Drawn	To the Church
Carriage? Or	To the Reception
Limousine?	Guests' Shuttle Services
	Other:
CATERER
OTHER ITEMS	Wedding Day Coordinator Fee
	Wedding Planner/Consultant Fee
	Gratuity Fees
	Gifts for the Attendants
	Bridal Tea/Luncheon
	Groom's Gift
	Trousseau
	Personal Stationery
	Thank You Notes
	Lodging for out-of-town bridesmaids
	Hair Dresser

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