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Total Budget $18,000 $35,000 $0

Venues
Ceremony venue 1.00% $180 $350 $0
Reception venue 8.00% $1,440 $2,800 $0

Planner/ Coordinator 1.75% $315 $613 $0

Food and drink

Food and service 30.00% $5,400 $10,500 $0
Beverage and bartenders 8.00% $1,440 $2,800 $0

Photography and Videography

Photographer 6.50% $1,170 $2,275 $0
Prints and photo album 1.00% $180 $350 $0
Videographer 5.00% $900 $1,750 $0

Entertainment
DJ and lighting 3.00% $540 $1,050 $0
Live music 4.00% $720 $1,400 $0
Entertainment/activities 2.50% $450 $875 $0

Flowers & Decorations

Ceremony decorations 1.00% $180 $350 $0
Reception decorations & centrepiec 4.00% $720 $1,400 $0
Bouquet 0.70% $126 $245 $0
Wedding party bouquets 1.00% $180 $350 $0
Wedding party boutonnieres 0.25% $45 $88 $0
Additional corsages,etc. 0.50% $90 $175 $0

Invitations
Invitations and reply cards 2.00% $360 $700 $0
Other stationery 0.50% $90 $175 $0

Cake 2.50% $450 $875 $0

Officiant 0.75% $135 $263 $0

Dress and Attire

Dress and alterations 5.80% $1,044 $2,030 $0
Headpiece and veil 0.50% $90 $175 $0
Wedding accessories 0.50% $90 $175 $0
Tux or suit 0.80% $144 $280 $0
Additional accessories 0.20% $36 $70 $0

Wedding Rings 2.00% $360 $700 $0

Hair and Makeup

Hair Stylist 0.50% $90 $175 $0
Makeup Artist 0.50% $90 $175 $0

Transportation 3.00% $540 $1,050 $0

Favors and Gifts

Favors 0.75% $135 $263 $0
Gifts (wedding party, parents) 0.50% $90 $175 $0

Other/Tips 1.00% $180 $350 $0

TOTAL 100.00% $18,000 $35,000 $0

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13 months before Start your wedding budget
13 months before Decide if you want to hire a planner or day-of coordinator
13 months before Choose wedding colors
13 months before Consider wedding traditions to include
13 months before Figure out a budget for major categories
13 months before Have an engagement party
13 months before Decide on location and season
13 months before Will you have a destination wedding?
13 months before Start your guest list
13 months before Start venue search
13 months before Track your wedding budget
13 months before Choose an officiant

12 months before Narrow venue search

12 months before Estimate your guest count
12 months before Research ceremony sites
12 months before Schedule venue tours
12 months before Choose a theme
12 months before Book your reception venue
12 months before Schedule ceremony site tours

11 months before Create your wedding website

11 months before Browse invitation suites
11 months before Discover dress style
11 months before Book your ceremony site
11 months before Order save-the-date samples
11 months before Block out hotel rooms for guests

10 months before Research photographers

10 months before Book your wedding night hotel
10 months before Research caterers
10 months before Choose your wedding party
10 months before Meet with photographers
10 months before Meet with caterers and bartenders
10 months before Finish guestlist
10 months before Order save-the-dates
10 months before Schedule fittings
10 months before Book your photographer
10 months before Browse and save wedding paper photos to your favorites board
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10 months before Book your bar services

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9 months before Order invitation samples
9 months before Start your wedding registry and add some gifts
9 months before Sync gifts from other stores on your gift registry on The Knot
9 months before Create a cash fund
9 months before Send your save-the-dates
9 months before Browse and save flower photos to your favorites board

8 months before Buy your wedding attire

8 months before Have your partner buy their attire
8 months before Research florists
8 months before Browse and save cake photos to your favorites board
8 months before Research DJs
8 months before Research wedding bands
8 months before Meet with florists
8 months before Browse and save floral inspiration photos to your favorites board
8 months before Research cake bakers
8 months before Research officiants
8 months before Meet with DJs
8 months before Meet with wedding bands
8 months before Book your florist
8 months before Will you have a wedding shower?
8 months before Decide on bouquets
8 months before Decide on additional boutonnieres and corsages
8 months before Research videographers
8 months before Meet with cake bakers
8 months before Will you have a rehearsal dinner?
8 months before Outline floral needs
7 months before Book your band or DJ
7 months before Meet with cocktail hour musicians
7 months before Meet with officiants
7 months before Meet with videographers
7 months before List potential honeymoon options
7 months before Consider premarital counseling
7 months before Book your cake baker
7 months before Save wedding party attire photos to your favorites board
7 months before Book your videographer
7 months before Research ceremony musicians
7 months before Will you have a day-after brunch?
7 months before Book ceremony musicians
7 months before Research rehearsal dinner venues
7 months before Choose wedding party attire

6 months before Meet with ceremony musicians

6 months before Schedule rehearsal dinner venue tours
6 months before Will you have a photobooth?
6 months before Meet with rental and lighting pros
6 months before Book your cocktail hour musicians
6 months before Book rehearsal dinner venue
6 months before Save hair and makeup photos
6 months before Will you change your name?
6 months before Order rentals

5 months before Buy rehearsal dinner invites

5 months before Book honeymoon travel
5 months before Add location and photos on your wedding website
5 months before Meet with hairstylists
5 months before Book your officiant
5 months before List reception extras to buy
5 months before Add gifts to your wedding registry
5 months before Meet with makeup artists
5 months before Save wedding ring inspiration photos to your favorites board
5 months before List out wedding ring options
5 months before Make a transportation plan
5 months before Shop for wedding rings
5 months before Save favor and welcome bag photos to your favorites board

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4 months before Meet with transportation companies
4 months before List ceremony extras to buy
4 months before Decide on your ceremony decorations
4 months before Buy reception extras
4 months before Order your wedding rings
4 months before Book transportation
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4 months before Buy wedding favors
4 months before List gifts you need to buy
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3 months before Buy toss extras for your exit
3 months before Add meal choices for RSVP
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3 months before Mail your wedding invites
3 months before List your accessories
3 months before Buy all ceremony extras
3 months before Add RSVP to website
3 months before Confirm meal selections with venue/caterer
3 months before Book a bartending or alcohol service, if not included in your venue or cateri

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2 months before Get your marriage license
2 months before Plan how you’ll get guest photos
2 months before Start working on your vows and toasts
2 months before Finalize ceremony readings
2 months before Save ceremony program photos
2 months before Finalize cake/dessert menu and quantity
2 months before Buy wedding party gifts
2 months before Buy gifts for your parents
2 months before Buy gifts for the kids
2 months before Create seating chart
2 months before Provide your shipping address to your gift registry
2 months before Mark your top choice gifts
2 months before Include gifts that cover all price ranges
2 months before Work on the seating chart
2 months before Send reminders to RSVP
2 months before Work on your escort cards
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1 month before Next-to-last wedding dress and attire fitting
1 month before Hair and makeup trial!
1 month before Start practicing for your first dance
1 month before Finalize your ceremony outline
1 month before Have a communication game plan
1 month before Choose programs
1 month before Finish your ceremony programs
1 month before Finalize vows
1 month before Confirm rehearsal ceremony and dinner timeline and attendance
1 month before Buy or make a day-of emergency kit
1 month before Choose menu cards
1 month before Choose table numbers
1 month before Pick up your wedding attire and partner's attire

2 weeks before Finish shopping for the honeymoon

2 weeks before Pack for the honeymoon
2 weeks before Prepare your toasts
2 weeks before Finalize the song list for your reception
2 weeks before Finalize shot list

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1 week before Confirm details and wedding day schedule with wedding party
1 week before Finish the seating chart
1 week before Write a sweet note to your partner

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To-be-wed getting ready with parent and pals (Psst: tying the tie is a classic)
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Couple with wedding party of to-be-wed #2
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Couple with whole wedding party

Shot from outside reception venue

Shot inside reception venue
Reception details such as place cards, guest book, centerpieces, decorations, table settings, favors table, and champagne gla
Stationery flat lay
Couple arriving to reception
Receiving line moments
Couple at head table
Parents' table
Guests' tables
Close-up of friends and family making toasts
Couple sipping champagne
Couple's parents talking to each other during dinner
Couple chatting up the guests
Detail shot of food
Couple's first dance
Parents dancing
To-be-wed #1 and parent dancing (such as father-daughter dance)
To-be-wed #2 and parent dancing (such as mother-son dance)
Wedding party dancing
Grandparents dancing
Kids playing or dancing (if applicable)
Musicians or DJ doing their thing
Guests going nuts on the dance floor
Couple laughing with guests on dance floor
Wedding cake (or dessert) table
Cake cutting moment
Couple feeding each other cake
Couple leaving reception
Couple waving from vehicle
Rear of vehicle departing
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omething blue, etc)

walking down the street/hall/stairs)

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 WEDDING DRINK CALCULATOR

Your Wedding Details

To calculate how much wedding alcohol you'll need, start by entering your wedding guest count.

Number of Wedding Guests Reception Duration (hours)

120 5

Will There be a Champagne Toast? Total Servings of Champagne

Select 1 for Yes; 0 for No
1 120

Are your guests light, average or heavy drink 1

Select 1 for Average; 0.85 for Light; 1.15 for Heavy; 1.30 for Extra Heavy

Total Drinks (excluding Champagne) Average Drinks Per Guest (excluding Champagne)
480 4

Alcohol Type Ratio

Allocate the % for each type of alcohol you'd like to serve—be sure it totals 100%. We've inserted the ratio for the

Beer Wine
25% 25%
Beer Servings Wine Servings
120 120

Wine Type Ratio

Allocate the % for each type of wine you'd like to serve—be sure it totals 100%. We've inserted the ratio for the typ

Red Wine White Wine

40% 40%
Red Wine Servings White Wine Servings
48 48

Your Shopping List

Here are our recommended quantities of alcohol and mixers.

ALCOHOL MIXERS
Champagne (750 ml bottles) Cola (2 liter)
20 4
Each bottle has 6 servings Each bottle has 12 servings

Red Wine (750 ml bottles) Diet Cola (2 liter)

10 4
Each bottle has 5 servings Each bottle has 12 servings

White Wine (750 ml bottles) Tonic (2 liter)

10 2
Each bottle has 5 servings Each bottle has 12 servings
Rosé and/or Sparkling Wine
(750 ml bottles) Ginger Ale (2 liter)
5 4
Each bottle has 5 servings Each bottle has 12 servings

Liquor (1 liter bottles) Soda Water (2 liter)

13 4
Each bottle has 19 servings Each bottle has 12 servings

Beer (cans or bottles) Juices (1 liter)

120 4
Each bottle has 1 serving Each bottle has 6 servings

Water (bottles)
240
Each bottle has 1 serving
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Joshua Mentrup from Barspirit Premier Bartenders & Event Staff
Wedding Drink Calculator Variables

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e've inserted the ratio for the typical wedding.

Liquor Total
50% 100%
Liquor Servings
240

e inserted the ratio for the typical wedding.

Rose / Sparkling Total

20% 100%
Rose / Sparkling Servings
24
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Kitchen Kitchen Items

FALSE Air fryer
FALSE Bakeware and utensils
FALSE Bar tools
FALSE Blender
FALSE Can opener
FALSE Cheese grater
FALSE Cookware and utensils
FALSE Cooling racks
FALSE Cutting boards
FALSE Dish rack
FALSE Dish towels
FALSE Espresso machine
FALSE Food processor
FALSE Food storage containers
FALSE Ice tray
FALSE Measuring cups
FALSE Meat thermometer
FALSE Oil dispensers
FALSE Oven mitts
FALSE Pot holders
FALSE Pressure cooker
FALSE Salad spinner
FALSE Slow cooker
FALSE Spice rack
FALSE Stand mixer
FALSE Stand mixer attachments
FALSE Tea kettle
FALSE Toaster

Tabletop Tabletop Items

FALSE 5-piece flatware sets (6 to 12)
FALSE Beer glasses
 FALSE Butter dish and knife
FALSE Cake stand
FALSE Cereal or soup bowls (6 to 12)
FALSE Champagne flutes
FALSE Charcuterie board and cheese knives
FALSE Coasters
FALSE Coffee or tea mugs (6 to 8)
FALSE Creamer and sugar bowl set
FALSE Decanter
FALSE Dinner plates (6 to 12)
FALSE Espresso cups and saucers
FALSE Gravy boat
FALSE Highball glasses
FALSE Ice bucket with tongs
FALSE Juice and water glasses (12)
FALSE Napkins and rings
FALSE Pitcher or carafe
FALSE Placemats
FALSE Red and white wine glasses
FALSE Rocks glasses
FALSE Salad bowl
FALSE Salad or dessert plates (6 to 12)
FALSE Salt and pepper shakers
FALSE Serving bowls and platters
FALSE Serving utensils
FALSE Soup tureen
FALSE Specialty cocktail glassware
FALSE Tablecloths
FALSE Trivets
FALSE Wine chiller

Bedding Bed & Bath Items

FALSE Bed skirts
FALSE Comforters or duvet inserts and covers
FALSE Decorative pillows
FALSE Fitted sheets
FALSE Flat sheets
FALSE Mattress covers
FALSE Mattress pads
FALSE Pillowcases
 FALSE Pillow shams
FALSE Pillows
FALSE Quilts

Bath Bed & Bath Items

FALSE Bath mat or rug
FALSE Bath sheets
FALSE Bath towels (6 minimum)
FALSE Garbage can
FALSE Hamper
FALSE Hand towels (6 minimum)
FALSE Miscellaneous storage and organizers
FALSE Shower curtain and liner
FALSE Shower curtain rings
FALSE Soap holder or dispenser
FALSE Toilet brush holder
FALSE Toothbrush holder
FALSE Washcloths (6 minimum)

Indoor Living Home Items

FALSE Accent chair
FALSE Air purifier
FALSE Bar cart
FALSE Bookshelf
FALSE Candles and candle holders
FALSE Clock
FALSE Closet organizers
FALSE Coffee table
FALSE Curtains
FALSE Dining chairs
FALSE Doormat
FALSE Entertainment console
FALSE Floor lamps
FALSE Humidifier
FALSE Indoor planters
FALSE Iron and ironing board
FALSE Kitchen table
FALSE Mirrors
FALSE Ottoman
 FALSE Picture frames
FALSE Rugs
FALSE Runners
FALSE Side tables
FALSE Smart home gadgets
FALSE Sofa
FALSE Steamer
FALSE Storage baskets
FALSE Table lamps
FALSE Throw blankets
FALSE Throw pillows
FALSE Vacuum
FALSE Vases
FALSE Wall art
FALSE Wall hooks or coat racks

Outdoor Living Outdoor Items

FALSE Decorative lighting
FALSE Firepit
FALSE Garden tools
FALSE Grill and barbeque tools
FALSE Lawn games
FALSE Lounge chairs or chaises
FALSE Outdoor planters
FALSE Outdoor rug
FALSE Outdoor speaker
FALSE Outdoor storage
FALSE Patio table and chairs
FALSE Patio umbrella
FALSE Pizza oven
FALSE Wheeled cooler

Lifestyle Lifestyle Items

FALSE Camera
FALSE Camping gear
FALSE Carry-on luggage
FALSE Cash funds
FALSE Charity registry
FALSE Checked luggage
 FALSE Experience gifts
FALSE Garment bags
FALSE Gift cards
FALSE Luggage tags
FALSE Pet gear
FALSE Toiletry bags
FALSE Tool kit
FALSE Travel totes or duffel bags
FALSE Backpacks

Misc Gift Collections

FALSE
FALSE
FALSE
FALSE
FALSE
FALSE
FALSE
FALSE
FALSE
FALSE
FALSE
FALSE
FALSE
FALSE
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Number of Wedding Guests
Total Number of Wedding Gift

Price Range
Under $50
$50 to $100
$100 to $200
$200 to $300
Group Gifts (Over $300)
TOTAL

SHOWER GIFTS:
Number of Shower Guests
Total Number of Shower Gifts

Price Range
Under $25
$25 to $50
$50 to $100
$100 to $200
Group Gifts (Over $200)
TOTAL

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WEDDING SHOWER TIPS

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Security cameras, speakers, thermostats, etc.
How many gifts to add to your registry Notes

Recommended Actual How many wedding gifts to add to your registry

130 Enter your wedding guest count in the blue box.
260 Register for 2X your wedding guest count to give your guests selection.

Register for gifts in a price range to give guests options.

26
34
104
91
5
260

Recommended Actual
30 Enter your shower guest count in the blue box.
60 Register for 2X your wedding guest count to give your guests selection.

Register for gifts in a price range to give guests options.

6
9
21
21
3
60

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