Friday, June 19, 2009

#651: the list.

people include/don't include different things in their bottom line.

here's what we decided to include in our final wedding tally:

•130 guests •DJ •Officiant •Photographer •Invitations + stampage •Wedding dress + alterations •Headpiece •Bridesmaids dresses •Bridesmaids Gifts •Hair and makeup •Groomsmen ties •Groomsmen gifts •Centerpieces •Boutonnieres (7 total) •Michaels stuff – paper, sand, jars, fake flowers, headbands, baskets, pompoms, glue dots, guestbook, flower tape, base for place cards, sticks •Polaroid film for the guestbook •Real flowers (7 bouquets, 4 corsages)•Programs •Place cards •Rehearsal lunch

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

oh, such a tease!

sera said...

I think this post in particular helps a lot! I've seen people factor in honeymoon and rings, neither of which I think count at all.

And I totally respect your decision. It's no one elses business.

Anonymous said...

only asking because I don't see it....
did someone else cover the cost of the reception food/drinks etc?


:) thanks for sharing!!

Ten Thousand Only said...

reception food and drinks are definitely and absolutely included in the final tally. by "130 guests", i meant we fed and beveraged 130 people.

not trying to pull the wool over your eyes. promise.

Anonymous said...

thanks!!
wow your budget included a lot of things!

{The Perfect Palette} said...

love your list!

Ms. 12k said...

When we started I thought everything would be included in the budget. Little did I know how quickly these costs add up! I think our list of includes will actually end up being pretty close to yours. I know it's bad but these days I find myself "staying within the budget" by just saying I'll pay for it separately. Well if I keep paying for stuff separately, it's still considered spending money.

The Perfect Pear l.l.c. - Jeremiah K said...

planning and budgeting is good thing! keep it up! dont forget the beer cans joke hehehe!

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