This month's issue of Brides Magazine had a great breakdown of the "average" pricing that brides spend on wedding related items and since this is one of the first questions we review at planning sessions, I thought I'd share- Please keep in mind that these are averages/estimates so the numbers might be totally off for your region. My feedback, the percentages seem right but the cost seems low in most of the areas.
Venue, Catering & Rentals
$11,599 (46%)
Photography & Video
$3,420 (14%)
Gown, Accessories & Day of Beauty
$2,348 (10%)
Flowers & Decor
$1,967 (8%)
Ceremony & Reception Music
$1,747 (7%)
Event Planner (!!!)
$1,299 (5%)
Invitation Suite & Paper Goods
$806 (3%)
Transportation
$752 (3%)
Bridal Party Gifts
$538 (2%)
Wedding Cake
$486 (2%)
I think for some of these items, you'll want to priorize in different areas. You might really need the BEST music ever but not need to import fancy flowers, so your lineup will be different. Actually, it will probably be different for everyone, but that's a good reason to get yourself a wedding planner so they can help you work through it!
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