Item Percentage of Budget
Rings 5%
Stationery 3%
Gown and Accessories 8%
Ceremony Location 2%
Music 3% Flowers 7%
Décor 5% Reception/Catering/
Beverages/Cake 50%
Photography 10%
Transportation 2%
Miscellaneous 5%
In case you are wondering what a debt-free wedding budget might look like in terms of real dollars, here are three sample budgets that can help you get started. keep in mind that each of these weddings can be beautiful even though they have very different budgets and goals. each of these budgets, however, corresponds with the percentages you will find in the average wedding budget (above), and should help you contour your own beautiful wedding to meet your needs. As you read through this book, you may find it helpful to use one of these samples as a guide, adding or subtracting various items in order to fit into your budget :
Budget #1
Total: $5,000
Rings $250
Stationery $150
Gown and Accessories $400
Ceremony Location $100
Music $150
Flowers $350
Décor $250
Reception/Catering/Beverages/Cake $2,500
Photography/Videography $500
Transportation $100
Miscellaneous $250
Budget #2 Total: $10,000
Rings $500 Stationery $300
Gown and Accessories $800
Ceremony Location $200
Music $300
Flowers $700
Décor $500
Reception/Catering/Beverages/Cake $5,000
Photography/Videography $1,000
Transportation $200
Miscellaneous $500
