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Budget Control Guide

When planning your wedding, it is important to put together a budget to help control, minimize and focus your spending. Here is a list of categories and items to consider when putting together your budget.

Clothing

• Bridal Gown
• Headpiece
• Jewelery
• Shoes
• Gloves
• Pantyhose/Bra
• Alterations
• Petticoat
• Garters
• TuxedoRental
• Socks
• Wedding Rings

Stationary

• Invitations
• Response Cards
• Reception Cards
• At Home Cards
• Map Cards
• Wedding Programs
• Thankyou Cards
• Matches/Napkins
• Stamps

Music

• Organists/Pianists
• Additional Musicians
• Soloists
• DeeJay/Band

Photographer

• Engagement Pictures
• Pre-Bridal Portrait
• Wedding Day
• Videographer
• Cameras for Tables
• Film Developing

Florist

• Bridal Boquet
• Throw Away Boquet
• Goingaway Boquet
• Bridesmaids
• Flowergirl
• Bridegroom
• Groomsman
• Ushers
• Ring Bearer
• Mothers
• Fathers
• Special Guests
• Ceremony Site
• Reception
• Cake
• Guest Book Table

Decorations

• Church
• Reception
• Birdseed/Bubbles
• Balloons
• Centerpieces

Reception

• Hors d'Oeuvres
• Dinner
• Bar
• Cake
• Dance Snacks

Transportation

• Limo
• Rental Car

Miscellaneous

• Ring Pillow
• Unity Candle
• Album
• Champagne Glasses
• Cake Knife and Server
• Guest Book
• Guest Book Pen
• Wedding Books
• Planning Book

Gifts

• Attendants
• Parents
• Special Assistants

Personal

• Hair
• Nails
• Nail Polish

Honeymoon

• Honeymoon Night
• Trip
• Transportation
• Clothing