Budget worksheet

Here is a list of expenses you can use to create your budget and compare to the actual expenses. Feel free to modify them according to your wedding requirements.

Jewelry
• Engagement rings
• Wedding bands
• Bride's jewelry
Church/ ceremony
• Instrumentalist / vocalist
• Church / ceremony fee
• Gift to ministry/ priest/ rabbi
Flowers
• At Church
• Reception hall
• Bride, Bridesmaid, mother of bride
• Groom, Bestmen, Usher, mother of groom
Attire
• Wedding gown, tiara & veil
• Shoes
• Tuxedos
• Trousseau
• Clothes for rehearsal dinner or luncheon
Invitations
• Wording and printing
• Materials, ink and accesories (do it yourself)
• Postage costs
Photography
• Prints
• Videography
• Formal portraits
Transportation
• Limousine services
• Extra gratuities (if applicable)
Reception
• Food & Bar
• Caterer
• Hall / hotel rental
• Wedding cake
• DJ and MC
• Decoration that hall provides
• Professional decorator and rental fees
• Extra gratuities
Gifts
• Favors for attendants
• Best men
• Bridesmaids
• Ushers
• Parents of bride and groom
Hotel
• Wedding night
• Out of town guests
Parties
• Bridal luncheon or dinner
• Rehearsal dinner
• Bridal shower
• Bachelor party
Honeymoon
• Air travel
• Accomodation and food
• Things to do
• Transportation
The list is modified from initial list of expenses by Wilton Wedding. Been there done that? Share us your stories and tips !