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Wondering What to Budget for What?

The cost of weddings can generate its own type of stress. Knowing how to budget on average may help you (and those paying) some understanding on how best to budget. The first thing you need to do when planning your wedding is to put things into perspective and prioritize the most important things.

Some aspects of the wedding may largely be forgotten as soon as it’s over, but others may be with you or shared with others for decades to come. Knowing what is most important to you can help you focus on where it pays to save. This is personal to you, so we recommend that you sit down with your fiancée and establish 1-2 things that are most important – the photography? The reception? – everyone is different. It’s what will make your wedding a special memory in the years to come.

Typical Budget Breakdown

• 40% on food, cake, and alcohol
• 3% on the facilities for the reception
• 8% on flowers
• 10% on entertainment
• 14% on clothing
• 7% on a photographer
• 4% on invitations and other printed supplies
• 4% on gifts
• 2% on transportation
• 8% on miscellaneous items