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BUDGET CHECKLIST
While you may have dreamed of the perfect wedding since childhood, it shouldn't be an event for which you need to mortgage the family farm. A wedding is an important milestone, so to keep to your budget, you will need to track every dime. Remember, the perfect wedding shouldn't be about how much money you spend, but how you spend it.
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EXPENSES
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ACTUAL
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BRIDAL ATTIRE
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Wedding Gown
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Headpiece and veil
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Shoes
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Jewelry
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Groom's formalwear
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Groom's shoes
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Attire for other events
(showers, rehearsal dinner, etc)
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Bride's ring
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Groom's ring
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Beauty cost (hair, nails, etc)
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CEREMONY/RECEPTION
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Officiant's fee
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Site usage fee
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Musicians
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Awning/aisle carpet rental
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Reception
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Food
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Wine/liquor
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Champagne
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Wedding cake
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Groom's cake
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Musicians
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Site decorations
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Gratuities
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Reception favors
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Other
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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Engagement photo
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Bridal portrait
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Wedding day
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Album
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Videographer
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Other
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FLOWERS
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Bride's bouquet
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Bridesmaids' bouquets
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Bride's mother
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Groom's mother
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Grandmothers
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Flower girls
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Boutonnieres
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Ceremony
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Reception
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GIFTS
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Bridesmaids
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Groomsmen
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Groom's gift
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Bride's gift
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Other
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LEGALITIES
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Marriage license
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Health/physical/blood tests
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Other
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TRANSPORTATION/PARKING
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Limousines for bridal party
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Valet parking
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Other
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MISCELLANEOUS
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Wedding planner fee
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Rehearsal dinner
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Trousseau
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Additional gratuities
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Additional taxes
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Honeymoon costs
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Other
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Download Budget Checklist (pdf)
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