The Calculation:
Total Budget: $120,000 x 0.4 = $48,000 available for the reception
Example costs: site fees, catering costs, bar and beverages, wedding cake, etc.
The Calculation:
Total budget: $120,000 x 0.1 = $12,000 available for music
Example costs: ceremony music, cocktail hour music, DJ fees, etc.
The Calculation:
Total budget: $120,000 x 0.15 = $18,000 available for flowers
Example costs: bridal bouquet, wedding party flowers, table centerpieces, etc.
The Calculation:
Total budget: $120,000 x 0.1 = $18,000 available for wedding attire
Example costs: wedding gown, dress alterations, wedding veil, lingerie, jewelry, shoes, hair, makeup, etc.
The Calculation:
Total budget: $120,000 x 0.1 = $12,000 available for wedding photography
Example costs: Engagement portrait, photography, videography, wedding album, etc.
The Calculation:
Total budget: $120,000 x 0.05 = $6,000 available for wedding stationary
Example costs: wedding announcements, wedding invitations, postage stamps, wedding programs, table place cards, etc.
The Calculation:
Total budget: $120,000 x 0.05 = $6,000 available for Additional Expenses
Example costs: attendants gifts, marriage license fee, wedding day transportation, etc.