Wedding Budget Checklist

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With the average wedding now reported to be £25,000, we have produced this guide based on actual weddings this will help you to choose where will you spend your money and where can you make savings! Since every wedding is unique, with its own individuality,  budgets will vary. But some things are costly than others. Following are approximate percentages of how the typical bride and groom spend their pounds.

Ceremony 5%
(location fee, officiant, special touches)
Reception 35 %
(location, rentals, food and beverage, cakes)
Attire 10%
(gown, formalwear, accessories, alterations, makeup)
Flowers/Decorations 10%
(bouquets, boutonnieres, ceremony and reception decorations)
Music 5%
(ceremony and reception musicians)
Photography/Video 10%
(coverage of entire wedding)
Stationery 5%
(invitations, response cards, announcements, postage, personal stationery, wedding programs)
Rings 10%
Transportation 5%
Gifts 5% (attendants, guest favours)
Hint: Consider wedding insurance to help protect your financial investment in your big day
 

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