Big City Wedding Budget Calculator
Instructions:
1. Use the Estimator worksheet to set the estimated budget for each category, listed below the word "Estimated" 2. Record estimated amounts for each item in each category, trying to stay below the Estimated budget 3. When you make a purchase, add the amount to the Actual column 4. Try to make the Total for each category be equal to or less than the Estimated (budgeted) amount
Estimated APPAREL Gown Alterations Bridal Shoes Bridal Undergarments Lingerie Hosiery Jewelry Bridal Headpiece/Veil Purse (optional) Bridesmaid Dresses Bridesmaid Accessories Bridesmaid Shoes Groom's Tux & Shoes Groomsmen Tuxes Children's Apparel Garters Gown Preservation Going-away Outfits Honeymoon Clothes Total APPAREL
Actual CEREMONY Clergy/Officiant Location Fee Cermeony Music Alter Decorations Chair/pew Rental Pew/chair Decorations Ring Bearer Pillow Flower Girl Basket Unity Candle Aisle Runner Ushers Ceremony Flowers Transportation Total CEREMONY
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FLORAL Brides Bouquet Bridesmaids Bouquets Corsages Boutonnières Reception Centerpieces Head Table Cake Table Throw Away Bouquet Flower Girls' Flowers Total FLORAL
REHERSAL DINNER Caterer/Food Bartender Liquor Tables/chairs Decorations Security Music Sound System Guest parking Dishes Centerpieces Linens Servers Total REHERSAL DINNER Estimated HONEYMOON Air Fare Accommodations Rental Car Entertainment Misc Total HONEYMOON Actual
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PHOTO/ VIDEO Photographer Fee Videographer Fee Bridal portraits Photo Albums & Prints Engagement Portraits Total PHOTO/ VIDEO
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Big City Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimated STATIONARY Invitations Announcements Map/Direction Cards Reply Cards Ceremony Cards Save the Date Cards Postage Calligrapher Newspaper Announcement Thank You Notes Total STATIONARY Actual RECEPTION Location Fee Caterer/Food China/Glassware Linens/Napkins Servers Bartender Chefs Liquor Dessert Wedding Cake Groom's Cake Cake Serving Set Cake Topper/Decorations Security Table Decorations Other Decorations Tables Chairs Guest Book & Pen Toasting Glasses Place Cards Cocktail Hour Music Entertainment/Musician Rice/Rose Petals/Bubbles Parking Gratuities Childcare Other Equiptment Rentals OTHER Total RECEPTION GIFTS & FAVORS Attendant gifts Gift for Fiancee Favors Total GIFTS & FAVORS Estimated Actual Estimated Actual
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RINGS Wedding Bands Engagement Ring Engraving Total RINGS
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MISCELLANEOUS Marriage License Bridesmaids' Luncheon Hair Stylist Manicure/Pedicure Make-up & Cosmetics Wedding Planner/Organizer Consultant/Coordinator Hotel for Guests Box for Reception Cards OTHER Total MISCELLANEOUS
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