BUDGET CHECKLIST
Budget amount Actual amount
WEDDING RINGS:
Total $ $
WEDDING CONSULTANT
Total $ $
BRIDAL ATTIRE/BEAUTY
Gown $ $
Veil/Headpiece $ $
Lingerie $ $
Shoes $ $
Accessories $ $
Alterations/Fittings $ $
Make-up $ $
Hair $ $
Nails $ $
Total $ $
FORMAL WEAR
Groom’s attire $ $
Other $ $
Total $ $
CEREMONY
Site rental $ $
Clergy/Officiant fees $ $
Marriage license $ $
Total $ $
RECEPTION
Facility Rental $ $
Catering/Food $ $
Beverages/Bar fees $ $
Security Officer $ $
Tax & Gratuity $ $
Other $ $
Total $ $
FLOWERS
Ceremony $ $
Reception $ $
Bridal bouquet $ $
Attendant’s bouquets $ $
Boutonnieres (Groom, Ushers) $ $
Parents/Grandparents $ $
Cake Flowers $ $
Other $ $
Total $ $
PHOTOGRAPHY
Engagement $ $
Wedding $ $
Formal Portraits $ $
Other (Parent’s albums, etc.) $ $
Total $ $
VIDEOGRAPHY
Total $ $
FAVORS
Total $ $
RENTALS
Linens $ $
Silverware/China $ $
Tents/Canopies $ $
Chairs/Tables $ $
Dance Floor $ $
Other $ $
Total $ $
STATIONERY
Announcements $ $
Invitations $ $
Thank you notes $ $
Postage $ $
Other (Programs, Calligraphy, etc.) $ $
Total $ $
MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT
Ceremony (Harpist, Soloist, etc.) $ $
Reception (Live Band/DJ) $ $
Total $ $
TRANSPORTATION
Limousine $ $
Other $ $
Total $ $
GIFTS
Attendant’s $ $
Each other $ $
Other (friend or family member $ $
who performs solo at ceremony, etc)
Total $ $
HONEYMOON
Airline/ Train tickets $ $
Accommodations $ $
Car rentals $ $
Food $ $
Daily allowance (shopping, etc) $ $
Passports $ $
Other (Honeymoon trousseau, etc) $ $
Total $ $
GOWN PRESERVATION
Total $ $
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
Toasting glasses $ $
Guest book/Pen $ $
Cake knife/Server $ $
Other $ $
Total $ $
TOTAL WEDDING EXPENSES: $ $
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