Wedding budget

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

Transportation

Limo
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

The list is modified from initial list of expenses by Wilton Wedding. Been there done that? Share us your stories and tips !