Greetings!

We get asked by our clients all the time “Where should we be spending our money?”  Truly every aspect of a wedding is important and where you choose to spend your money is ultimately a personal decision.  However, we like to provide a breakdown so our couples have an idea on what percentage of your overall budget goes to each vendor.  Feel free to use this or pass it on to a bride & groom who may find it handy!

50%          Ceremony and reception venues (if different) plus food, beverage, tax & gratuity

8%-10%   Photography

5%-8%     Videographer

5%-12%   Florals including ceremony flowers, personal and centerpieces

2%-25%   Decor (lighting, fabric treatment, table linens, napkins, specialty chairs, custom dance   
                 floor)

2%-15%   Entertainment (ceremony, cocktail hour and reception)

5%            Day-of planner (hired a few months before the wedding)

8%-15%   Full design & service planner (usually as early as 18 months before a wedding or at the
                 very least 6 months before)

5%-7%     Dress, shoes make up and hair for the bride

4%-7%     All your wedding stationery is included here (save the dates, invites, menus, programs, place cards, gift tags for favors, seating cards, etc.

1%-3%     Transportation

1%-3%     Hair & Makeup for bridesmaids

Happy Planning!