My Wedding Budget

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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 Actual Estimated Actual

Apparel 300.00 Ceremony 150.00
Gown Clergy
Bridal Shoes Location fee
Bridal slip Alter decorations
Lingerie Chair/pew rental
Hosiery Pew/chair decorations
Jewelry Guest book/pen
Bridal Headpiece/veil Ring bearer pillow
Bridal gloves Flower girl basket
Bridesmaid dresses Unity candle
Bridesmaid accessories Aisle runner
Bridesmaid shoes Ushers
Groom's tux Gratuity
Groomsmen tuxes Transportation
Garters Childcare
Gown preservation Total Ceremony - -
Alterations
Going-away outfit Estimated Actual
Honeymoon clothes Rehearsal dinner 400.00
Children's apparel Caterer
Total Apparel - - Bartender
Liquor
Estimated Actual Tables/chairs
Flowers 200.00 Decorations
Brides bouquet Security
Bridesmaids bouquets Music
Corsages Sound system
Boutonnière Guest parking
Reception centerpieces Dishes
Altarpiece Centerpieces
Pew/chair bows Linens
Throw away bouquet Food
Flower girls' flowers Servers
Total Flowers - - Total Rehearsal dinner - -

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Photography 400.00 Honeymoon 500.00
Bridal portraits Air fare

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Reception Accommodations
Ceremony Rental Car
Photo albums Entertainment
Engagement portraits Misc
Total Photography - - Total Honeymoon - -

Estimated Actual Estimated Actual

Stationary 150.00 Reception 2,350.00
Invitations Location fee
Announcements Caterer
Map/direction cards Food
Reply cards Baker
Ceremony cards Musician
Save the date cards Bar tender
Postage Liquor
Calligrapher Security
Newspaper announcement Wedding cake
Thank you notes Groom's cake
Rehearsal dinner invitations Cake knife
Bridesmaid luncheon invitations Cake decorations
Bachelor party invitations Servers
Wedding programs Table decorations
Address labels Other decorations
Total Stationary - - Dishes
Glassware
Estimated Actual Napkins
Rings 250.00 Linens
Wedding bands Tables
Engagement ring Chairs
Engraving Guest book
Total Rings - - Entertainment
Rice/Rose petals/bubbles
Estimated Actual Parking
Misc 100.00 Gratuities
Marriage license Limousine/Carriage
Bridesmaids' luncheon Transportation
Hairdresser Childcare
Manicure/pedicure Balloons
Manicure/pedicure for attendants Total Reception - -
Make-up
Wedding planner/organizer Estimated Actual
Consultant/coordinator [42] Gifts & Favors 200.00
Hotel for guests Attendant gifts
Other Gift for fiancee
Other Favors
Total Misc - - Total Gifts & Favors - -

Estimated Actual
Total Expense $ - $ -

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 Wedding Budget Estimator
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Allowable Budget $ 5,000.00

Estimate % Default %
Apparel 300.00 6% 6%
Flowers 200.00 4% 4%
Photography 400.00 8% 8%
Stationary 150.00 3% 3%
Rings 250.00 5% 5%
Misc 100.00 2% 2%
Ceremony 150.00 3% 3%
Rehearsal dinner 400.00 8% 8%
Honeymoon 500.00 10% 10%
Reception 2,350.00 47% 47%
Favors & Gifts 200.00 4% 4%
Sum 5,000.00 100% 100%

Instructions
1. Set an allowable budget amount
2. Adjust the percentages as needed
3. Make the percentages total to 100%
4. Transfer the amounts to the Budget worksheet (done automatically)
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Note: The Default % values are only rough suggestions to get you started

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