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Budget for the wedding

Okay Princess... Drop your registry scanner and back away slowly. Before you lose your head in the excitement of wedding planning 101, it’s time for a reality check. Weddings are super freaking expensive, and if you don’t plan ahead, you could soon find you’ve blown your whole budget on renting the venue alone. I am sure the building maintenance crews appreciate the extra cash. So what to do?


That my friends... is BUDGET!

Look, I am not trying to pee in your cornflakes, but the average cost of a wedding today is 35 grand. A more posh wedding 100-120 grand!

Now, before you jump off the bridge, just know that your dream wedding, your elegant affair is still attainable. You just gotta be smart about it. You have to create a budget.

Here's rough breakdown of how much of your budget you should plan to spend on each part of your wedding.

Let's dive in.

Reception Facility (includes building & booze) 15-18%
Beauty & Health 2-3%
Bridal Attire 6-7%
Cakes & Pastries 2-4%
Catering 18-22%
Ceremony 3-5%
Decorations & Rentals 6-7%
Flowers 5-8%
Invitations & Favors 3-4%
Music & Entertainment 3-6%
Transportation 2-3%
Video Services 7-9%
Jewelry & Gifts (excludes engagement ring) 2-3%
Photography 8-10%
Tuxedos 1-2%
Wedding Consultant 5-10%

I hope I have helped you spend your money well. Reach out if you have any questions.

Terri & Aaron - Engaged

I love shooting in the city. Downtown Phoenix is a ghost town when the teams are off and it's after 5 PM. You have the entire city to yourself. That's good and bad. No place to get a drink! Terri & Aaron are my first wedding of the fall, getting married Labor Day weekend. This very energetic couple lives a fast paced, high flying life, as Aaron is an F-16 pilot. More on that in future blog updates.