Top 7 wedding necessity check list
Wedding budgeting - PART II
Budgeting for a wedding is commonly the hardest part for most couples. The figures will constantly change throughout the entire planning process. Budgeting is important because generally when you put a price on something, it helps narrow down your options and zero in on decisions. There are just so many options in the market on every aspect of a wedding that many couples end up getting more confused after doing their research than before.
In Part I, we've talked about the reception cost that will generally take up 50% of the overall wedding cost. Here, I'll break down what the other 50% is made out of, which will cover more of wedding necessities than anything else.
Description
|
Cost Per Unit
|
Units
|
Estimated Cost
|
Percentage
| |
1
|
Reception/Banquet
|
40,000.00
|
50%
| ||
Food
|
200.00
|
200
|
40,000.00
|
50.00%
| |
2
|
Attire
|
10,050.00
|
13%
| ||
Gowns
|
2,500.00
|
2
|
5,000.00
|
6.25%
| |
Bridal shoes
|
150.00
|
2
|
300.00
|
0.38%
| |
Suits
|
2,000.00
|
2
|
4,000.00
|
5.00%
| |
Groom's shoes
|
150.00
|
1
|
150.00
|
0.19%
| |
Bridesmaid dresses
|
200.00
|
3
|
600.00
|
0.75%
| |
3
|
Beauty
|
1,200.00
|
2%
| ||
Bridal makeup + hair do
|
1,200.00
|
1
|
1,200.00
|
1.50%
| |
4
|
Flowers & Décor
|
7,200.00
|
9%
| ||
Personal flowers
|
1,200.00
|
1
|
1,200.00
|
1.50%
| |
Event décor
|
6,000.00
|
1
|
6,000.00
|
7.50%
| |
5
|
Favours
|
1,000.00
|
1%
| ||
Favours
|
5.00
|
200
|
1,000.00
|
1.25%
| |
6
|
Stationery
|
850.00
|
1%
| ||
Invitations & ceremony programme
|
5.00
|
150
|
750.00
|
0.94%
| |
Guest Book
|
100.00
|
1
|
100.00
|
0.13%
| |
7
|
Photography & Videography
|
15,000.00
|
19%
| ||
Pre-wedding
|
5,000.00
|
1
|
5,000.00
|
6.25%
| |
Actual day photography
|
5,000.00
|
1
|
5,000.00
|
6.25%
| |
Actual day videography
|
5,000.00
|
1
|
5,000.00
|
6.25%
| |
8
|
Miscellaneous
|
5,000.00
|
6%
| ||
Wedding band
|
5,000.00
|
1
|
5,000.00
|
6.25%
| |
Estimated Cost Total
|
80,000.00
|
100%
|
** Figures above are the average prices (MYR) in the market as of 2011.
As you can see, photography and videography is the next highest percentage to spend on. This is because photos and videos will capture moments and memories that'll last through generations. It will indeed be money well-invested in.
The percentage column should give you an idea on how much to spend on each component. Stay flexible in adjusting the amounts a little, but you may use the percentage as a guideline.
Happy planning!
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