Wedding Costs
We use this list as a framework to break down costs associated with weddings.
Jewelry
Engagement rings
Wedding Rings
Wedding Day accessories- earrings, necklaces, cufflinks
Stationary
Engagement party/ announcement
Save the Date announcement
Wedding invitation
RSVP cards
Thank You Card
Postage Stamps
Gift Book
Guest Book
Place cards
Menu Cards
*Every friend or family hosting a shower or stag party will send their own invitation.
Wedding Apparel
Wedding couple
Wedding party
Ushers
Photographer
Engagement party/ announcements
Showers
Wedding/ Reception
(Photographs never accompany the Bachelor/ Bachelorette parties.)
Videographer
Wedding & reception
Wedding Ceremony
Building/ site rental
Officient/ Religious figure
Catering
Champagne Toast
Appetizers
Cocktails/ Bar
Dinner
Dance
Tips to staff 15-20% (bartenders, servers, cooks, site managers)
*If hosting the party without a caterer, these are items you may need to rent, each item for each guest plus 5% extra for breakage. Barware is usually 2X the guest count. If parties are hosted together, such as the reception with the brunch following the next day, items will need to be rented for each party.
Serving tables
Dining tables
Cocktail tables
Chairs
Outdoor furniture
Tents/ canopies
Glassware:
Cocktail glasses
Champagne flutes
Water goblets
Wine glasses
Carafes/ pitchers
Silverware/ Cutlery:
Dinner Fork
Dinner Knives
Salad Fork
Salad Knife
Soup Spoon
Teaspoon
Dessert Fork
Serving Pieces
Serving trays
Dishes:
Dinner plate
Salad plate
Soup bowl
Bread & Butter
Dessert plate
Charger
Linens:
Dinner Napkins
Cocktail napkins
Table cloths
Draping
Candles & tealights
Entertainment
Grooms dinner
Wedding ceremony
Wedding reception
Cocktail party & dance
Flowers
Bridal breakfast
Shower hostess gift
Guest brunch following wedding (flowers from previous night may be used)
Ceremony Flowers:
Boutonnieres- Ushers, Fathers, Grandfathers, Groom, Groomsmen, Clergy, Cantor
Corsages- Mothers, Grandmothers, Bridesmaids, sisters, cantors
Bridal Bouquet
Bridesmaid Bouquets
Flowers Girl/ Ring bearer
Pew markers
Alter Flowers
Candelabra
Set-up/ breakdown charges
Reception Flowers:
Guest Book table
Buffet arrangements
Restrooms
Cocktail tables
Dining tables
Passed hors d’ourvres trays
Transportation
Limousine to Ceremony
Limousine to Reception
Driver tip 15-20%
Valet service at ceremony or reception
Salon Services
Hair Color/ Style
Waxing
Manicure/ pedicure
Tanning
Makeup
On-site services
Bridesmaids
Tip 15-20%
Thank you gifts
Groomsmen
Best Man
Bridesmaids
Maid/Matron of Honor
Shower/ Party Hosts
