Before you start planning your wedding, you should know which parts are going to take up most of your budget. This will help you stick to your budget and not suffer from shock when you get quotes from your vendors.
Venue/Reception Space
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Venue and reception space are at the top of the list for the highest priced items in a wedding budget. The two combined take up almost half of a wedding budget.
Catering
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Feeding a large group of people is a little on the expensive side. Add alcohol or an open bar to that and the cost rises even more.
Photographer
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You want to be able to remember your wedding day with spectacular photos. A skilled photographer takes up a large chunk of the wedding budget, but this is one area you shouldn't skimp on!
Entertainment
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DJ's and wedding performers can be pretty pricey. Many offer packages that can also include a photo booth or lights, so this makes the cost a little less intimidating.
Flowers
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One wedding item that is often underestimated when it comes to budget is the flowers. Depending on how heavily your decorations depend on the blooms, you should be prepared to set aside 5-10% of your budget for your flowers.
Honeymoon
A lot of people don't consider the honeymoon when they budget for their wedding. While you could set aside a separate budget for the honeymoon, including it in the wedding budget can save you a lot of stress on this big ticket item.
Dress
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In the overall budget, the dress may seem like a drop in the bucket. However, the price of a wedding dress can be the single most expensive item the bride will spend money on.
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