$250,000 wedding for 50 persons:
-  Reception (catered food, drink, venue)                       $95,000
-  Bride’s Gown, accessories                                           $25,000
-  Groom’s tuxedo, accessories                                       $12,000
-  Bouquets, boutonnières                                               $12,000
-  Officiant/Minister                                                           $10,000
-  Invitations & Programs                                                  $12,000
-  Photography                                                                 $25,000
-  Music system with DJ                                                    $15,000
-  Decorations                                                                  $20,000
-  Favors                                                                          $  4,000
-  Wedding Cake                                                              $20,000

$400,000 wedding for 50 persons:
-  Reception (food, drink, venue)                                   $150,000
-  Bride’s Gown, accessories                                          $ 35,000
-  Groom’s tuxedo, accessories                                      $ 15,000
-  Bouquets, boutonnieres                                              $ 20,000
-  Officiant/Minister                                                         $  10,000
-  Invitations & Programs                                                $  20,000
-  Photography/Videography                                          $  40,000
-  Music system with DJ                                                  $  17,500
-  Decorations                                                                $  50,000
-  Favors                                                                        $  12,500
-  Wedding Cake                                                            $  30,000



Who Pays for What?
Today’s bride & groom pay for at least half of their wedding costs.  

The following list of who pays for what is just a guide. You don’t need to follow any of it; the
list is provided as old customs followed.

    Bride’s Family Traditionally Pays For …
Reception (food, beverages), Photography, videography, Entertainment (ceremony,
cocktail hour, reception/dinner), Bride’s gown and accessories, Flowers for the wedding
party (corsages, bouquets, boutonnieres), Gifts for attendants and parents, Favors and
decorations, Wedding cake, Stationery (invitations, thank you cards, etc.), Lodging for out-
of-town guests

    Groom's Family Traditionally Pays For ...
Flowers for the bride, Transportation (bride & groom, parents/grandparents), Officiant,
Groom’s tuxedo and accessories, Rehearsal dinner, Honeymoon

    Wedding Ushers/Groomsmen and Bridesmaids ...
Usually pick up their own wedding attire and related expenses.

    Out-of-Town Guests...  
Unless money is no object, out-of-town-guests are expected to pay for their own expenses.

ECONOMY BUDGET
GUIDELINES

This is just a guide.   You may wish that flowers or other items are highly
important for your event and spend twice as much than what is presented!