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!
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Will you have party favours?

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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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