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EXPENSES FOR WEDDING Estimate Actual Difference FUNDING FOR WEDDING Estimate Actual Difference
ATTIRE (Bride) 1,760.00 400.00 1,360.00 Contributions (Family, friends) 8,000.00 8,000.00 -
ATTIRE (Groom) 890.00 350.00 540.00 Covered costs (Attendants paying for outfits) 960.00 1,010.00 50.00
ATTIRE (Attendants) 960.00 1,010.00 (50.00) Savings 20,000.00 18,000.00 ###
RINGS 5,510.00 5,560.00 (50.00) Other 0.00 2,500.00 2,500.00
CEREMONY 370.00 411.00 (41.00) Total FUNDING FOR WEDDING 28,960.00 29,510.00 550.00
RECEPTION 15,260.00 15,775.00 (515.00)
REHEARSAL DINNER 2,000.00 2,300.00 (300.00)
FLOWERS 995.00 927.00 68.00 WEDDING BUDGET SUMMARY
GIFTS 365.00 330.00 35.00 Estimate Actual Difference
HAIR AND MAKE-UP 850.00 900.00 (50.00) Total Funding 28,960.00 29,510.00 550.00
TRAVEL (if destination wedding) 0.00 0.00 - Total Expenses 33,960.00 33,553.00 407.00
STATIONERY 1,400.00 1,570.00 (170.00) NET (5,000.00) (4,043.00) 957.00
PHOTOGRAPHY 3,600.00 4,020.00 (420.00)
HONEYMOON 0.00 0.00 -
Total EXPENSES FOR WEDDING 33,960.00 33,553.00 407.00

ATTIRE (Bride) Estimate Actual Difference CEREMONY Estimate Actual Difference

Wedding dress 1,000.00 350.00 650.00 Marriage license 15.00 15.00 -
Shoes 80.00 0.00 80.00 Officiant 30.00 30.00 -
Tights 10.00 0.00 10.00 Location fee 100.00 100.00 -
Veil/Headpiece 50.00 50.00 - Decoration 0.00 0.00 -
Undergarments 50.00 0.00 50.00 Music (Soloist, musician) 0.00 0.00 -
Garter 20.00 0.00 20.00 Guest book/pen 15.00 16.00 (1.00)
Jewellry/Accessories 50.00 0.00 50.00 Transportation (limo) 200.00 240.00 (40.00)
Gown preservation 200.00 0.00 200.00 Ring bearer pillow 10.00 10.00 -
Alterations 200.00 0.00 200.00 Rental chairs 0.00 0.00 -
Honeymoon apparel 100.00 0.00 100.00 Other 0.00 0.00 -
Other 0.00 0.00 - Total CEREMONY 370.00 411.00 (41.00)
Total ATTIRE (Bride) 1,760.00 400.00 1,360.00

ATTIRE (Groom) Estimate Actual Difference RECEPTION Estimate Actual Difference

Suit or tuxedo rental 500.00 350.00 150.00 Location fee 0.00 0.00 -
Tie 60.00 0.00 60.00 Food service (100 guests x $100) 10,000.00 10,000.00 -
Shirt 10.00 0.00 10.00 Bar service 3,000.00 3,500.00 (500.00)
Undergarments 20.00 0.00 20.00 Rental chairs/tables 0.00 0.00 -
Rental tableware (linens, napkins, dishes,
Alterations 200.00 0.00 200.00 glassware, silverwear) 0.00 0.00 -
Honeymoon apparel 100.00 0.00 100.00 Centerpieces (8) 0.00 0.00 -
Other 0.00 0.00 - Music (DJ, band) 1,000.00 1,000.00 -
Total ATTIRE (Groom) 890.00 350.00 540.00 Decorations (head table, guest book, cake) 0.00 0.00 -
Placecards 40.00 30.00 10.00
ATTIRE (Attendants) Estimate Actual Difference Cake 520.00 530.00 (10.00)
Bridesmaid dresses (2) 200.00 250.00 (50.00) Staff (bar, servers, security) 0.00 0.00 -
Bridesmaid accessories (2) 50.00 45.00 5.00 Guest parking 0.00 0.00 -
Bridesmaid shoes (2) 80.00 85.00 (5.00) Entertainment 0.00 0.00 -
Groomsmen suits/tuxedo rentals (2) 200.00 200.00 - Wedding favours (100 guests x $5) 500.00 515.00 (15.00)
Groomsmen shirts/tie (2) 0.00 0.00 - Tips (limo, DJ, photographer, wait staff etc.) 200.00 200.00 -
Children's shoes (4) 30.00 30.00 - Other (sound system, rentals etc) 0.00 0.00 -
Children's apparel (4) 400.00 400.00 - Total RECEPTION 15,260.00 15,775.00 (515.00)
Total ATTIRE (Attendants) 960.00 1,010.00 (50.00)

RINGS Estimate Actual Difference REHEARSAL DINNER Estimate Actual Difference

Engagement ring 5,000.00 5,000.00 - Food (30 x $80) 1,000.00 1,300.00 (300.00)
Bride wedding ring 300.00 300.00 - Bar (30 x $20) 1,000.00 1,000.00 -
Groom wedding ring 200.00 250.00 (50.00) Other (sound system, rentals, decoration etc) 0.00 0.00 -
Other (engraving) 10.00 10.00 - Total REHEARSAL DINNER 2,000.00 2,300.00 (300.00)
Total RINGS 5,510.00 5,560.00 (50.00)
FLOWERS Estimate Actual Difference STATIONERY Estimate Actual Difference
Ceremony decoration 100.00 90.00 10.00 Ceremony programs 0.00 0.00 -
Ceremony decoration 40.00 45.00 (5.00) Engagement announcements 0.00 0.00 -
Boutonnieres (ushers, groom, groomsmen,
father of bride, father-in-law (7) 80.00 80.00 - Invitations, map and reply cards 1,000.00 1,200.00 (200.00)
Corsages (mother of bride, aunt, mother-
in-law) (3) 80.00 85.00 (5.00) Postage 200.00 220.00 (20.00)
Bridal bouquet 200.00 200.00 - Reception menus 0.00 0.00 -
Bridesmaid bouquets (2) 170.00 170.00 - Save the date cards 0.00 0.00 -
Flower girl bouquets (2) 30.00 30.00 - Thank you cards 200.00 150.00 50.00
Flower petals 0.00 0.00 - Address labels 0.00 0.00 -
Other (address labels, other event
Reception centerpieces 100.00 82.00 18.00 invitations, newspaper announcement) 0.00 0.00 -
Reception decoration 80.00 80.00 - Total STATIONERY 1,400.00 1,570.00 (170.00)
Delivery and set-up 65.00 65.00 -
Other (altarpiece, throw away bouquet) 50.00 50.00
Total FLOWERS 995.00 927.00 68.00

GIFTS Estimate Actual Difference PHOTOGRAPHY Estimate Actual Difference

Gifts for Bridesmaids (2) 55.00 50.00 5.00 Engagement photos 0.00 0.00 -
Gifts for Groomsmen (2) 55.00 50.00 5.00 Photographer (Ceremony, reception) 2,000.00 2,500.00 (500.00)
Gifts for flower girls and ushers (4) 55.00 30.00 25.00 Videographer 0.00 0.00 -
Gifts for fiancé(e) 100.00 100.00 - Digital or Photo CD/DVD 0.00 0.00 -
Other (parents, in-laws, out of town guests) 100.00 100.00 - Prints/Enlargements (couple, parents etc) 500.00 500.00 -
Total GIFTS 365.00 330.00 35.00 Location fee 100.00 0.00 100.00
Album (couple, parents etc) 1,000.00 1,020.00 (20.00)
HAIR AND MAKE-UP Estimate Actual Difference Total PHOTOGRAPHY 3,600.00 4,020.00 (420.00)
Hair (bride, bridesmaids 2, flowergirls 2) 400.00 450.00 (50.00)
Make-up (bride, bridesmaids) 300.00 300.00 -
Other (manicure, pedicure) 150.00 150.00 -
Total HAIR AND MAKE-UP 850.00 900.00 (50.00)

TRAVEL (if destination wedding) Estimate Actual Difference HONEYMOON Estimate Actual Difference
Flight 0.00 0.00 - Flight 0.00 0.00 -
Accomodation 0.00 0.00 - Accomodation 0.00 0.00 -
Food 0.00 0.00 - Food 0.00 0.00 -
Activities 0.00 0.00 - Activities 0.00 0.00 -
Other (clothing, travel supplies) 0.00 0.00 - Other (clothing, travel supplies, rental car) 0.00 0.00 -
Total TRAVEL (if destination wedding) - - - Total HONEYMOON - - -