You just got engaged and are now planning your big day! The best way to start your wedding planning is to figure out your budget breakdown.

Take this quiz to find out your suggested budget breakdown!

What is your aprx. guest list count?

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Will you have party favours?

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What type of entertainment will you have?

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How much should you budget for your wedding?
Budget at least $5000

You can definitely have an intimate wedding on a smaller budget for 10 to 20 guests.

Here is your suggested budget breakdown for $5000*:
Ceremony: 10% - $500 -> Venue + Marriage license (aprx. $75) + Officaint (avg cost: $200-300)
Reception (Venue + Catering + Decor): 39% - $1950
Beauty/Attire: 11% - $550
Rings: 7% -$350
Flowers: 6% - $300
Music/Entertainment: 9% - $450
Photography: 13% - $650
Transportation: 2% - $100
Stationary: 2% - $100
Gifts: 1% - $50


*Breakdown is based on the average budget people spend on a similar budget.
Budget at least $10,000

This is a mid-size wedding for 50-75 guests with a workable budget of $10,000.

Here is your suggested budget breakdown for $10,000*:
Ceremony: 10% - $1000 -> Venue + Marriage license (aprx. $75) + Officaint (avg cost: $200-300)
Reception (Venue + Catering + Decor): 39% - $3900
Beauty/Attire: 10% - $1000
Rings: 6% - $600
Flowers: 7% - $700
Music/Entertainment: 8% - $800
Photography: 12% - $1200
Transportation: 2% - $200
Stationary: 4% - $400
Gifts: 2% - $200


*Breakdown is based on the average budget people spend on a similar budget.
Budget at least $20,000

You have a bigger guest list of 100 - 150 guests and would like to save money where you can, with a budget of $20,000 you can have your dream wedding without breaking the bank.

Here is your suggested budget breakdown for $20,000*:
Ceremony: 10% - $2000 -> Venue + Marriage license (aprx. $75) + Officaint (avg cost: $200-300)
Reception (Venue + Catering + Decor): 39% - $7800
Beauty/Attire: 10% - $2000
Rings: 6% - $1200
Flowers: 7% - $1400
Music/Entertainment: 8% - $1600
Photography: 12% - $2400
Transportation: 3% - $600
Stationary: 3 - $600
Gifts: 2 - $400


*Breakdown is based on the average budget people spend on a similar budget.
Budget at least $50,000

You want a grand wedding! You can get a luxurious wedding with $50,000! The smaller the guest list the grander you can go. If you have room for a bigger budget - use our suggested budget percentages on your own budget number! A day of coordinator or planner is highly reccomended for your grand wedding.

Here is your suggested budget breakdown for $50,000*:
Ceremony: 10% - $5000 -> Venue + Marriage license (aprx. $75) + Officaint (avg cost: $200-300)
Reception (Venue + Catering + Decor): 38% - $19000
Beauty/Attire: 8% - $4000
Rings: 4% - $2000
Flowers: 5% - $2500
Music/Entertainment: 7% - $3500
Photography: 12% - $6000
Transportation: 2% - $1000
Stationary: 3% - $1500
Gifts: 1% - $500
Coordinator/Planner: 10% - $5000


*Breakdown is based on the average budget people spend on a similar budget.
Budget at least $35,000

You want your amazing wedding without spending extravagantly. This budget should get everything you would like. The suggested maximum guest count would be 150-200. When you are dealing with this high of a guests count, a day of coordinator or planner is highly recommended.

Here is your suggested budget breakdown for $35,000*:
Ceremony: 10% - $3500 -> Venue + Marriage license (aprx. $75) + Officaint (avg cost: $200-300)
Reception (Venue + Catering + Decor): 38% - $13300
Beauty/Attire: 8% - $2800
Rings: 4% - $1400
Flowers: 5% - $1750
Music/Entertainment: 7% - $2450
Photography: 12% - $4200
Transportation: 2% - $700
Stationary: 3% - $1050
Gifts: 1% - $350
Coordinator/Planner: 10% - $3500


*Breakdown is based on the average budget people spend on a similar budget.
At least $5000 for your budget

You save a lot from not giving out party favours and plan your own wedding! You get to speand more on your venue and making sure you and your guest have a rockin' time! Suggest guest amount is 10-25 people for this budget.

Here is your suggest budget breakdown for $5000*:
Ceremony: 10% - $500 -> Venue + Marriage license (aprx. $75) + Officaint (avg cost: $200-300)
Reception (Venue + Catering + Decor): 41% - $2050
Beauty/Attire: 10% - $500
Rings: 6% - $300
Flowers: 7% - $350
Music/Entertainment: 8% - $400
Photography: 12% - $600
Transportation: 2% - $100
Stationary: 4% - $200


*Breakdown is based on the average budget people spend on a similar budget.
At least $10,000 for your budget

No party favours or planner? Great, more money towards the Reception!

Here is the suggested budget breakdown for $10,000*:
Ceremony: 10% - $1000 -> Venue + Marriage license (aprx. $75) + Officaint (avg cost: $200 - $300)
Reception (Venue + Catering + Decor): 41% - $4100
Beauty/Attire: 10% - $1000
Rings: 6% - $600
Flowers: 7% - $700
Music/Entertainment: 8% - $800
Photography: 12% - $1200
Transportation: 2% - $200
Stationary: 4% - $400


*Breakdown is based on the average budget people spend on a similar budget.
At least $20,000 for your budget

Having no party favours and planner helps add more funds towards your reception and other important items! The suggested guest list count is 110 - 150.

Here is your suggested budget breakdown for $20,000*:
Ceremony: 10 - $2000 -> Venue + Marriage license (aprx. $75) + Officaint (avg cost: $200-$300)
Reception (Venue + Catering + Decor): 41% - $8200
Beauty/Attire: 10% - $2000
Rings: 6% - $1200
Flowers: 7% - $1400
Music/Entertainment: 8% - $1600
Photography: 12% -$2400
Transportation: 2% - $400
Stationary : 4% - $800


*Breakdown is based on the average budget people spend on a similar budget.
At least $35,000 for your budget

Smart choice! Party favours can add up, you can put that money towards other things! Our suggested guest list count for this budget is 150 - 200. When you are dealing with this high of a guests count, a day of coordinator or planner is highly recommended.

Here is your suggested budget breakdown for $35,000*:
Ceremony: 10% - $3500 -> Venue + Marriage license (aprx. $75) + Officaint (avg cost: $200 - $300)
Reception (Venue + Catering + Decor): 39% - $13,650
Beauty/Attire: 10% - $3500
Rings: 6% - $2100
Flowers: 7% - $2450
Music/Entertainment: 8% - $2800
Photography: 10% - $3500
Transportation: 10% - $700
Stationary: 4% - $1400
Coordinator/Planner: 4% - $1400


*Breakdown is based on the average budget people spend on a similar budget.
At least $50,000 for your budget

You don't need to give party favours t have a grand wedding celebration! Spend that money on other parts of your budget! The smaller the guest list the grander you can go. If you have room for a bigger budget - use our suggested budget percentages on your own budget number! A day of coordinator or planner is highly recommended for your grand wedding.

Here is your suggested budget breakdown for $50,000*:
Ceremony: 10% - $5000
Reception (Venue + Catering + Decor): 39% - $19500
Beauty/Attire: 10% - $5000
Rings: 5% - $2500
Flowers: 7% - $3500
Music/Entertainment: 8% - $4000
Photography: 10% - $5000
Transportation: 2% - $1000
Stationary: 4% - $2000
Coordinator/Planner: 5% - $2500


*Breakdown is based on the average budget people spend on a similar budget.

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