My Wedding Budget

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Instructions:
1. Use the Estimator worksheet to set the estimated budget for each category, listed below the word "Estimated"
2. Record estimated amounts for each item in each category, trying to stay below the Estimated budget
3. When you make a purchase, add the amount to the Actual column
4. Try to make the Total for each category be equal to or less than the Estimated (budgeted) amount

Estimated Actual Estimated Actual

Apparel 300.00 Ceremony 150.00
Gown Clergy
Bridal Shoes Location fee
Bridal slip Altar decorations
Lingerie Chair/pew rental
Hosiery Pew/chair decorations
Jewelry Guest book/pen
Bridal Headpiece/veil Ring bearer pillow
Bridal gloves Flower girl basket
Bridesmaid dresses Unity candle
Bridesmaid accessories Aisle runner
Bridesmaid shoes Ushers
Groom's tux Gratuity
Groomsmen tuxes Transportation
Garters Childcare
Gown preservation Total Ceremony - -
Alterations
Going-away outfit Estimated Actual
Honeymoon clothes Rehearsal dinner 400.00
Children's apparel Caterer
Total Apparel - - Bartender
Liquor
Estimated Actual Tables/chairs
Flowers 200.00 Decorations
Brides bouquet Security
Bridesmaids bouquets Music
Corsages Sound system
Boutonnière Guest parking
Reception centerpieces Dishes
Altarpiece Centerpieces
Pew/chair bows Linens
Throw away bouquet Food
Flower girls' flowers Servers
Total Flowers - - Total Rehearsal dinner - -

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Photography / Video 400.00 Honeymoon 500.00
Bridal portraits Air fare
Reception Accommodations
Ceremony Rental Car
Photo albums Entertainment
Engagement portraits Misc
Videography Total Honeymoon - -
tal Photography / Video - -
Estimated Actual

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 Estimated Actual Reception 2,350.00
Stationary 150.00 Location fee
Invitations Caterer
Announcements Food
Map/direction cards Baker
Reply cards Musician
Ceremony cards Bar tender
Save the date cards Liquor
Postage Security
Calligrapher Wedding cake
Newspaper announcement Groom's cake
Thank you notes Cake knife
Rehearsal dinner invitations Cake decorations
Bridesmaid luncheon invitations Servers
Bachelor party invitations Table decorations
Wedding programs Other decorations
Address labels Dishes
Total Stationary - - Glassware
Napkins
Estimated Actual Linens
Rings 250.00 Tables
Wedding bands Chairs
Engagement ring Guest book
Engraving Entertainment
Total Rings - - Rice/Rose petals/bubbles
Parking
Estimated Actual Gratuities
Misc 100.00 Limousine/Carriage
Marriage license Transportation
Bridesmaids' luncheon Childcare
Hairdresser Balloons
Manicure/pedicure Total Reception - -
Manicure/pedicure for attendants
Make-up Estimated Actual
Wedding planner/organizer [42] Gifts & Favors 200.00
Consultant/coordinator Attendant gifts
Hotel for guests Gift for fiancee
Other Favors
Total Misc - - Total Gifts & Favors - -

Estimated Actual
Total Expense $- $-

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 Wedding Budget Estimator
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Allowable Budget $5,000.00

Estimate % Default %
Apparel 300.00 6% 6%
Flowers 200.00 4% 4%
Photo / Video 400.00 8% 8%
Stationary 150.00 3% 3%
Rings 250.00 5% 5%
Misc 100.00 2% 2%
Ceremony 150.00 3% 3%
Rehearsal dinner 400.00 8% 8%
Honeymoon 500.00 10% 10%
Reception 2,350.00 47% 47%
Favors & Gifts 200.00 4% 4%
Sum 5,000.00 100% 100%

Instructions
1. Set an allowable budget amount
2. Adjust the percentages as needed
3. Make the percentages total to 100%
4. Transfer the amounts to the Budget worksheet (done automatically)
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Note: The Default % values are only rough suggestions to get you started

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