This is my rough breakdown of how much I have spent/will be spending in each area of my wedding. I will do an individual post for each category with pictures and more details on how I saved money!
820 Ceremony at my parish church St Ignatius
250 Church fee for parishioner (twice as much for non-parishioners)
250 Church fee for parishioner (twice as much for non-parishioners)
75 Celebrant offering
50 Sacristan fee
200 Organist fee
125 Cantor fee
80 Pre-Cana preparation
40 Marriage license
3,500 Reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall
300 Security Deposit
700 Facility Rental- 4 hours
1,500 Open Bar
400 Paying sisters' high school friends to be the wait staff
1,500 Open Bar
400 Paying sisters' high school friends to be the wait staff
FREE Catering (friends of the family catering as a gift)
FREE Cake (aunt is paying for the cake)
100? Favors (not sure if we are having favors)
220 Linen Tablecloths
220 Linen Tablecloths
200 Disposable utensils and dinnerware
$67.47 The Knot: Personalized Beverage & Lunch Napkins (200 each)
2,000 Rings
2,000 estimated amount FI spent on engagement ring, marriage bands, engraving
850 Attire
399 DB: Dress (no train)
17 DB: Veil
41.65 DB: Slip
27.46 DB: Sales Tax
1 DB: Color Swatch of Bridesmaid Dress
5.29 Michaels: garter
12 ROSS: strapless bra & underwear
29 Headpiece
50? shoes
FREE jewelry: borrowing
100 hair and makeup- friend volunteered to do for free, pay for $haircut and $makeup.
160 or FREE? MW tux/suit rental
15 Jo-Ann Fabric: handkerchiefs
600 Flowers Centerpieces and Decor
242.50 Afloral.com Silk Flowers
242.50 Afloral.com Silk Flowers
24.34 Jo-Ann Fabric: basket for flower girl, satin for DIY BM gifts and ring bearer pillow, chalkboard paint for signs
10 Michaels: clearance candles (approx 30 candles)
FREE collected assorted wine bottles
101.76 Dollar Tree: 2 cases of assorted artificial grapes (96 bunches)
50+ Dollar Tree: flowers, supplies, décor
80+ Goodwill: flowers and décor
18 Yardsale: trinkets
500 Music
500 Professional DJ for 4 hours during reception- ½ off since he is friends with my mom
500 Professional DJ for 4 hours during reception- ½ off since he is friends with my mom
900 Studio Blue Photography
795 One photographer for six hours (originally 1,240)
75 Additional Print Package (originally 150)
50.63 Tax
-26.10 discount for paying in full
190 Stationery
40 for 80 Invitations & response cards
40 for 80 Invitations & response cards
50 Michaels: cards and stamps (DIY TY cards & a few mailed STDs)
FREE online STDs
100 stamps
100 stamps
465 Gifts
65 Bridesmaids and parents- Michaels: wooden boxes, stencils, paint for DIY gifts
65 Bridesmaids and parents- Michaels: wooden boxes, stencils, paint for DIY gifts
100 Groomsmen gifts- currently undecided
300 Gift cards for caterer's service
300 Gift cards for caterer's service
0 Transportation
FREE: using our own vehicles and possibly borrowing a nice getaway car
10,000 TOTAL
*TIP* I find it's very important to keep track of all purchases even the $10 ones...they can add up pretty quick. Find your own payment tracking system that works best for you.
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