Wedding Budget - breaking the expenses down
Getting frustrated with your wedding budget? Here’s how other couples break down the expense items assuming a $21,100 budget:
* 51 percent of the money, or $10,780, is spent on the reception, with most of that cost, approximately $7,569, being gobbled up by the cost of food and alcoholic beverages. The wedding cake as well as the couple’s hotel room for the first night also are included in the cost of the reception.
* 10 percent, or $2,095, is spent on photographers and videographers.
* 9 percent, or $1,829, is spent on the ceremony, including an estimated $966 for the rehearsal dinner.
* 7 percent, or $1,451, is spent on attire, including $726 for the bride’s dress and $209 for her veil.
* 6 percent, or $1,369, is spent on wedding bands.
* 4 percent, or $895, is spent on flowers, while another 4 percent, or $872, is spent on gifts for attendants as well as wedding favors.
* 3 percent, or $726, goes to musicians or a disc jockey, while another 3 percent, or $638, goes to invitations, reply cards and thank you cards.
* The least amount of money is spent on limo or car rentals. That costs $443.
How does your wedding budget compare?
Via State Journal
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