| There are many details to investigate before signing any contractual agreements for your |
| wedding services. Once you’ve checked off the items listed below and made your decisions, |
| get in writing everything you expect. |
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Budget |
Est.cost |
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Budget |
Est.cost |
| Stationery |
$________ |
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Wedding Parties |
$________ |
________ |
| Invitations |
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Bridal Luncheon |
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________ |
| Announcements |
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Rehearsal Dinner |
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| Thank you Notes |
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Out-of-town Guests |
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| Reply Cards |
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| At-home Card |
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Fees |
$________ |
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| Monogrammed Napkins |
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Church/Synagogue |
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| Matches |
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Officiant |
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Assistants
(cantors, altar boys) |
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| Photography |
$________ |
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Formal Portraits
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Gifts |
$________ |
________ |
Engagement |
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Maid of Honor |
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Wedding |
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Best Man |
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| Wedding Album |
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Bridesmaids |
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| Parent’s Album |
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Groomsmen |
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| Extra Prints |
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Other |
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| Videography |
$________ |
________ |
Flowers |
$________ |
________ |
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At Ceremony |
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| Reception |
$________ |
________ |
Bridal Bouquet |
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| Food |
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Attendants’ |
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| Beverage |
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(male, female) |
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| Wedding Cake |
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Mothers’ Corsages |
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________ |
| Groom’s Cake |
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________ |
Reception |
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________ |
| Gratuities and Taxes |
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| Valet Parking |
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Miscellaneous |
$________ |
________ |
| Officer |
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Bird Seed Bags |
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Hotel Accommodations |
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| Music |
$________ |
________ |
(for out-of-town guests) |
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| Wedding |
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| Reception |
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Honeymoon |
$________ |
________ |
| Soloist |
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Transportation |
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Accommodations |
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| Bridal Attire |
$________ |
________ |
Daily Allowance |
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________ |
| Dress |
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| Headpiece and Veil |
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Wedding Consultant |
$________ |
________ |
| Undergarments |
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| Jewelry Shoes |
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Transportation |
$________ |
________ |
| Trousseau Garter |
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Limousines |
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| Preservation-Gown |
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Carriage, etc |
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| Hair Stylist |
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Parking |
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| Nails |
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Total Budget |
$________ |
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Total Est. Cost |
$________ |
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Typical Breakdown of Wedding Expenses |
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Reception Costs |
30% |
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Clothes and Gifts |
30% |
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Ceremony Costs |
11% |
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Photography |
11% |
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Invitations & Stationery |
6% |
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Miscellaneous |
12% |
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