Wedding Checklist for Brides

A wedding isn’t just a day when you exchange vows with the person you love, it’s a pivotal moment that you’ve thought about for years, planning every detail until you have the perfect image of your perfect day! Unfortunately, the word budget hardly comes up until you’re in the midst of planning your big day. The average cost of a wedding is $26,000, so being mindful of your hard earned money is important in determining where you’ll spend it.

With that said, here’s a breakdown of what you can expect to pay and a list of items you should include in your budget when planning for your big day.

Here’s a basic breakdown of what you can expect to pay:

• Reception: 48-50 percent
• Ceremony: 2-3 percent
• Attire: 8-10 percent
• Flowers: 8-10 percent
• Entertainment/Music: 8-10 percent
• Photography/Videography: 10-12 percent
• Stationery: 2-3 percent
• Wedding Rings: 2-3 percent
• Parking/Transportation: 2-3 percent
• Gifts: 2-3 percent
• Miscellaneous: 8 percent