Now true, you might be able to get these things for cheaper than the amounts listed below but then again, maybe not. So err on the side of ending up with extra cash and over budget even on those categories where you think you’ll be able to get an amazing deal.
- Flowers - $500 should be enough to cover a wedding party of eight, two or three head table arrangements and, if you go with simple flowers and are willing to do a bit of the work yourself, a few corsages/boutonnières. If you’re using live flowers in your centrepieces, budget $30 a centrepiece though obviously you’re not getting orchids for that amount.
- Invites - $3 an invite can be done as long as you’re willing to DIY and aren’t interested in blinged-out invites. This cost does include two regular stamps (so make sure your invites are regular side).
- Rings – $2,000 for both rings means neither of you is getting anything
too sparkly but at the same time, there is enough cash there to get you both something nice that you can hopefully live with for the rest of your lives. - Cake - $4 a piece is the going rate for a fairly simple cake. Yummy Dufflet cakes are available for this price so you can certainly get quality cakes at this budget point.
- Officiate - $200 is a safe number to work with though non-religious officiate can run more.
And don’t forget to budget for…
- Your wedding license ($130)
- Attendant gifts (at least $50 per person)
- Dress alterations ($200 is a safe number to work with)
- Tips (10-15% of whatever the bill is)
- Wedding insurance (more on that later)
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