Scroll down to see the breakdowns for the different budgets.
$20,000.00 and under**
50% Reception ($10,000.00)
reception site fee
reception related rentals
(tables, chairs, place settings, barware, linens, chair covers)
beverages
hors d’oeuvres
main entree
bartender fees
cake / sweet table / dessert buffet
favors
tax / service charges
10% Photographer ($2000.00)
8% Florist ($1600.00)
personal flowers
ceremony / reception flowers
8% Music ($1600.00)
ceremony musician
perhaps a single harpist or pianist/vocalist
reception DJ
6% Bride’s Attire ($1200.00)
dress
veil / tiara / hair accessories
shoes
jewelry
hair / make-up / nails
5% Ceremony ($1000.00)
facility rental / donation
officiant honorarium
5% Consultant ($1000.00)*
3% Stationery ($600.00)
invitation sets
postage
place cards
3% Transportation ($600.00)
2% Miscellaneous ($400.00)
tips (optional)
planning book / cake knife set
guest book & pen / toasting flutes (often given as shower gifts)
any other last minute items that come up
$25,000.00**
50% Reception ($12,500.00)
reception site fee
reception related rentals
(tables, chairs, place settings, barware, linens, chair covers)
beverages
hors d’oeuvres
main entree
bartender fees / corkage fees
cake / sweet table / dessert buffet
favors
tax / service charges
9% Photographer ($2250.00)
8% Florist ($2000.00)
personal flowers
ceremony / reception flowers
6% Bride’s Attire ($1500.00)
dress
veil / tiara / hair accessories
shoes
jewelry
hair / make-up / nails
6% Music ($1500.00)
ceremony musicians / vocalists
reception DJ
5+% Consultant ($1350.00)
4% Videographer ($1000.00)
4% Ceremony ($1000.00)
facility rental / donation
officiant honorarium
3% Stationery ($750.00)
invitation sets
postage
place cards
(additional monies may be needed
for programs, menus, and calligraphy services)
3% Transportation ($750.00)
1+% Miscellaneous ($400.00)
tips (optional)
planning book / cake knife set
guest book & pen / toasting flutes (often given as shower gifts)
any other last minute items that come up
$30,000.00**
50% Reception ($15,000.00)
reception site fee
reception related rentals
(tables, chairs, place settings, barware, linens, chair covers, etc)
beverages
hors d’oeuvres
main entree
bartender fees / corkage fees
cake / sweet table / dessert buffet
favors
tax / service charges / gratuities
9% Florist ($2700.00)
personal flowers
ceremony / reception flowers
8% Photographer ($2400.00)
6% Bride’s Attire ($1800.00)
dress
veil / tiara / hair accessories
shoes
jewelry
hair / make-up / nails
6% Music ($1800.00)
ceremony musicians / vocalists
reception DJ
5+% Consultant ($1500.00)5% Videographer ($1500.00)
3+% Ceremony ($1000.00)
facility rental / donation
officiant honorarium
3% Stationery ($900.00)
invitation sets
postage
place cards
programs
(additional monies may be needed
for menus, and calligraphy services)
3% Transportation ($900.00)
1+% Miscellaneous ($500.00)
tips (optional)
planning book / cake knife set
guest book & pen / toasting flutes (often given as shower gifts)
any other last minute items that come up
$40,000.00**
50% Reception ($20,000.00)
reception site fee
reception related rentals
(tables, chairs, place settings, barware, linens, chair covers, etc)
beverages
hors d’oeuvres
main entree
bartender fees / corkage fees
cake / sweet table / dessert buffet
favors
tax / service charges / gratuities
8% Florist ($3200.00)
personal flowers
ceremony / reception flowers
8% Music ($3200.00)
ceremony musicians / vocalists
reception DJ / band
8% Photographer ($3200.00)
6% Bride’s Attire ($2400.00)
dress
veil / tiara / hair accessories
shoes
jewelry
hair / make-up / nails
5% Videographer ($2000.00)
cinematography style format
4% Consultant ($1600.00)
3% Ceremony ($1200.00)
facility rental / donation
officiant honorarium
3% Stationery ($1200.00)
invitation sets
postage
place cards
programs, menu cards, calligraphy services
3% Transportation ($1200.00)
2% Miscellaneous ($800.00)
tips
planning book / cake knife set
guest book & pen / toasting flutes (often given as shower gifts)
any other last minute expenses that may come up
$50,000.00**
51% Reception ($25,500.00)
reception site fee
reception related rentals
(tables, chairs, place settings, barware, linens, chair covers, décor, etc)
beverages
hors d’oeuvres
main entree
bartender fees / corkage fees
cake / sweet table / dessert buffet
favors
tax / service charges / gratuities
9% Florist ($4500.00)
personal flowers
ceremony / reception flowers
7% Music ($3500.00)
ceremony musicians / vocalists
reception dj / small band
7% Photographer ($3500.00)
6% Bride’s Attire ($3000.00)
dress
veil / tiara / hair accessories
shoes
jewelry
hair / make-up / nails
5% Consultant ($1600.00 - $2500.00)
4% Videographer ($2000.00)
3% Ceremony ($1500.00)
facility rental / donation
officiant honorarium
3% Stationery ($1500.00)
invitation sets
postage
place cards
programs, menus, calligraphy services
3% Transportation ($1500.00)
2% Miscellaneous ($1000.00)
tips (optional)
planning book / cake knife set
guest book & pen / toasting flutes (often given as shower gifts)
any other last minute expenses that may come up
$75,000.00**
52% Reception ($39,000.00)
reception site fee
reception related rentals
(tables, chairs, place settings, barware, linens, chair covers, décor, etc)
beverages
hors d’oeuvres
main entree
bartender fees / corkage fees
cake / sweet table / dessert buffet
favors
tax / service charges / gratuities
10% Florist ($7500.00)
personal flowers
ceremony / reception flowers
10% Music ($7500.00)
ceremony musicians / vocalists
band / orchestra for reception
6% Photographer ($4500.00)
5% Bride’s Attire ($3750.00)
dress
veil / tiara / hair accessories
shoes
jewelry
hair / make-up / nails
5% Consultant ($2000.00 - $3750.00)
4% Videographer ($3000.00)
Cinematography style format
2+% Ceremony ($1750.00)
facility rental / donation
officiant honorarium
2+% Stationery ($1750.00)
invitation sets
postage
place cards
programs, menus, calligraphy services
2% Transportation ($1500.00)
1+% Miscellaneous ($1000.00)
tips
planning book / cake server
guest book & pen / toasting flutes (often given as shower gifts)
any other last minute expenses that may come up
*Consultant fees do vary depending on
desired service, size, location and details; they are not always
determined on a percentage basis. Listed fee is an estimate for limited
day-of services.
**Note: Every couple needs to determine what is the most important element in their wedding. They can spend more in that area if they spend less in another.
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