GETTING STARTED
Engagement, Styles of Ceremonies, Wedding Planner, Budgeting, ....
LEGAL MATTERS
Documentation, 2nd Marriages, Age...
THE RING
Tips and Etiquette
THE WEDDING PARTY
Choosing Bridesmaids and Groomsmen
THE GUEST LIST
Who to invite, invitation....
WHAT TO WEAR
Wedding Dress, Bridesmaids, Suits, Beauty.....
CATERING
Caterer choices, How much, Food & Drink choices...
THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
Music, Cake, Decorations, Photography, Flowers, Stationary...
WEDDING GIFTS
Gift Registry, Bridal Party Gifts...
WEDDING RITUALS
What do they mean???
PRE WEDDING PARTIES
Bridal showers, Bucks, Hens...
THE CEREMONY
Rehearsing, The Order, Vows.....
THE RECEPTION
Seating, Formalities, Choosing the venue...
HONEYMOON
Great Ideas
BUSINESS
DIRECTORY
All your Wedding supplies
& services
Many say money is no object when it comes to their wedding. However unless you are one of the privileged few, or you intend to pay off your wedding debt for the rest of your life, we all need find ways to make that elusive dollar stretch a little further.
Our Wedding Budget worksheet will help you plan your wedding expenses, and ensure you have money left aside for all the little wedding necessities.
Wedding Budget Worksheet
Note - All cost projections are estimates only and will vary depending on your location, time of year, your tastes, budget and if you or your family supply some of the items and services for the wedding.
For Hints on how to reduce your wedding costs, click here.
| Item |
Approx |
Quote | Deposit Paid |
Balance Due | Who Pays |
| Wedding Advisor | Some Free | ||||
| Jewellery | |||||
| Engagement Ring | $400 - $$$$$$ | ||||
| Groom's Wedding Band | $100+ | ||||
| Bride's Wedding Band | $100+ | ||||
| Ceremony | |||||
| Church Donation | $100+ | ||||
| Organist | $100-250 | ||||
| Bellringers | $150 | ||||
| Other Musicians | Varies | ||||
| Choir | $40 pp | ||||
| Registry Office | $105 | ||||
| Celebrant (other location) | $300 | ||||
| Public Park | $120 | ||||
| Other Location | Varies | ||||
| Reception | |||||
| Venue (incl food/drinks) | $80-$220 pp | ||||
| Home Reception Catering (not incl drinks) |
$6-$40+ pp | ||||
| Beverages | $30 pp | ||||
| Marquees | $350 + | ||||
| Tables | $10-20 per table | ||||
| Chairs | $3-$15 per chair | ||||
| Glassware | 40c-80c per glass | ||||
| Cutlery | 30c per piece | ||||
| Wedding Cake Knife | $6 | ||||
| Crockery | 60c - 80c per piece | ||||
| Dance Floor | $8 per sq metre | ||||
| Lighting | Varies | ||||
| Candelabra | $10-$15 | ||||
| Others
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| Cocktail
Reception Hors D'oeuvres |
$15-$30 pp | ||||
| Beverages | $15-$25 pp | ||||
| Bride Formalwear | |||||
| Wedding Gown | $300 - $5000 | ||||
| Shoes | $50 - $200 | ||||
| Veil | $70 - $350+ | ||||
| Undergarments/Lingerie | Varies | ||||
| Jewellery | Varies | ||||
| Grooms Formalwear | |||||
| Suit/Tux | $150 - $500 | ||||
| Shoes | $60 - $150 | ||||
| Photography and Videography | |||||
| Photographers Fee | $400 - $6000 | ||||
| Wedding Prints | Varies | ||||
| Engagement Portrait | |||||
| Wedding Portrait | |||||
| Album | $20 - $150 | ||||
| Extra Prints | |||||
| Videographers Fee | $1000 - $2000 | ||||
| Videotape | $35 - $100 per tape | ||||
| Flowers and Decorations | |||||
| Bride's Bouquets | $100 - $250 | ||||
| Bridesmaids' Bouquets | $70 - $125 | ||||
| Buttonhole (Carnation or Rose) | $7 - $12 ea | ||||
| Floral Headpiece | $50 - $100 | ||||
| Table Centrepieces | $35 - $60 | ||||
| Flowers for Wedding Site | Varies | ||||
| Decorations for Wedding Site | Varies | ||||
| Flowers for Reception Site | Varies | ||||
| Decorations for Wedding Site | Varies | ||||
| Wedding Stationery and Invitations | |||||
| Invitations | $320 - $550 per 100 | ||||
| Thankyou Notes | |||||
| Announcements | |||||
| Postage (for invitations) | |||||
| Wedding Cake | |||||
| Single Tier | $120 - $220 | ||||
| Two-Tier | $240 - $350 | ||||
| Three-Tier | $360 - $650 | ||||
| Transportation | |||||
| Limousine or Rented Car | $200-$350
1st 2 hrs $80-$100 per hr thereafter |
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| Horse & Carriage | $700 - $1000 | ||||
| Reception Entertainment | |||||
| Band | $750+ | ||||
| DJ | $350 | ||||
| Guest Accommodation | Varies | ||||
| Guest Transport | Varies | ||||
| Gifts | |||||
| Bride's Attendants | Varies | ||||
| Groom's Attendants | Varies | ||||
| Wedding Night | |||||
| Accommodation Only | $100-$200 | ||||
| Honeymoon Package | $300+ | ||||
| Honeymoon | |||||
| Transportation | Varies | ||||
| Accommodation | Varies | ||||
| Meals | Varies | ||||
| Spending Money | Varies | ||||
| Additional Expenses
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| Total | |||||
Have we forgotten anything? Please E-Mail us.
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