Sample Wedding Budgets and Wedding Budget Template to Help You Determine Your Wedding CostsYou can use sample wedding budgets to help you get a realistic idea of what the traditional American wedding costs. Below is an example of a budget broken down by line item that you can use as a wedding budget template if you like. It's a tough reality check. For a $10k or under wedding, you will need to more than halve this budget example. Below this sample budget is a link to more examples. This budget is for a 100 guest event in a mid-size American city (like Lexington, KY). Sample wedding Budget Learn how bride Lisa Spooner saved over $20,000 on her dream wedding Attire, Accessories, Jewelry & Beauty Wedding Dress $700 Veil $100 Bridal Shoes $85 Headpiece, garters, combs $65 Tuxedo / suit $260 Cummerbund, tie, pocket sq $40 Cufflinks $50 Shoes for groom $65 Groom's wedding band $700 Bride's wedding band $800 Earrings $65 Necklace $100 Bride's hair & makeup $200
 Ceremony Officiant $200 Ceremony Location $1,000 Decorations, accessories $250 Aisle runner $75 DJ at ceremony $500 Flowers Flowers for ceremony $200 Reception flowers $400 Boutonnieres & corsages $125 Bridal bouquet $150 Bridesmaid bouquets $120 Flower girl flowers $65
Gifts Attendant's gifts $300 Favors $300 Printables Invitations & reply cards $300 Save the date cards $100 Ceremony programs $95 Guest book $45 Thank you cards $70 Rehearsal dinner $600 Photography $1,500 Day-of-coordinator $500 Reception Reception location $2,500 Reception food & service $3,500 Wedding cake $300 Reception bar service $2,000 Reception rentals $1,500 Table centerpieces $250 Cake topper & serving set $80 Toasting flutes $80 Decorations, accessories $200 Post reception hotel room $250 Limo rental $400 Overages & emergencies $2,223 Total $24,453 Remember, the above example is for an average (not lavish) wedding in a mid-size city. Wedding costs in larger metropolitan areas can be significantly higher.You can see additional sample budgets, budget checklists, and guest list spreadsheets made by other couples for their own weddings at numsum.com. Find another couple's wedding budget spreadsheet, clear the numbers and use it as your wedding budget template if you like. Do the sample wedding budgets shock you? They shocked me! Check the money saving articles below for budget slashing tips. More Articles: Wedding Planning on a Budget: 21 Money Saving Wedding Tips Inexpensive Wedding Reception Ideas & Tips Sane Wedding Budget Planning: How Much Can You Actually Afford to Spend? DIY Wedding Budget Sheets: How to Make Your Wedding Budget Spreadsheet Average Wedding Cake Prices: Your Wedding Cake Cost Will Depend on Location and Style Budget Wedding Food Ideas, Wedding Reception Menu Planning, and DIY Wedding Buffet Tips Cheap Wedding Reception Menu Tips & Ideas Five Tips for Cheap Beach Weddings
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