tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post5671508612064719569..comments2024-03-19T13:23:31.645-07:00Comments on a $10,000 wedding.: #666: pie.Ten Thousand Onlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09731426268019406064noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-38504370499302742062010-01-18T18:35:00.364-08:002010-01-18T18:35:00.364-08:00Coming in very late to the conversation, but I ima...Coming in very late to the conversation, but I imagine the % on food and drink goes up as your total budget goes down. I'm planning an $8K wedding, and we're looking at spending 75% on the reception food & beverages.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11257455936306227779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-15403934487259994122009-09-18T03:48:31.539-07:002009-09-18T03:48:31.539-07:00that's very great man ...that's very great man ...acircleofgoldhttp://www.acircleofgold.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-74681965858081997302009-08-21T04:27:11.850-07:002009-08-21T04:27:11.850-07:00i like your insights and thoughts. they are good f...i like your insights and thoughts. they are good for me.<br />MARIA <br /><br /><a href="http://iwaayinternetmarketing.blogspot.com/2009/08/cash-online-get-easy-cash-at-your-door.html" rel="nofollow"> Cash Online Get Easy cash at your door step</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-65869921705766263162009-08-13T21:41:04.453-07:002009-08-13T21:41:04.453-07:00I never know what to count when I'm working ou...I never know what to count when I'm working out what we're spending... does the engagement ring count? Does the gocco printer I just bought count? I like to pretend they don't so that I don't have a heart attack when looking at the final numbers...<br /><br />Smarry<br /><a href="http://iwaayinternetmarketing.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Email Marketing Solutions</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-3199643478938596082009-07-31T02:02:37.802-07:002009-07-31T02:02:37.802-07:00i'm doing a $10,000 wedding too :) our food/dr...i'm doing a $10,000 wedding too :) our food/drink is about $4-5k, but that doesnt include his parents paying for open bar x3 hours. if it included that, the whole $10k would be spent :) it would be fun, but i'd be in jeans and a tank top.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-42461332750171125072009-07-24T01:26:46.168-07:002009-07-24T01:26:46.168-07:00the key to a perfect party is to have a thorough b...the key to a perfect party is to have a thorough budget planning, which includes the most important things to have in a party, exclude that is not very important in organizing party's and occasions etc. focus on the important parts of the occasion and you will see, how well things go in your way! budget! budget! budget! :)<br /><br /> -----------------------------<br /><br />The Perfect Pear has been your specialists for Christening Gowns, Flower Girl Dresses, flower girl gowns, First Communion Dresses and Suits. Baby Dresses and Children's Pageant Dresses since 1993 bringing you an outstanding selection with modern convenience. We're growing with your children for all their special occasions in life. Visit site here http://www.theperfectpear.com/The Perfect Pear l.l.c. - Jeremiah Khttp://www.theperfectpear.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-280754703398848932009-07-23T06:30:52.605-07:002009-07-23T06:30:52.605-07:00Ours worked out to about 35-38% of our budget. We ...Ours worked out to about 35-38% of our budget. We splurged on photography. And our cocktail hour and wine with dinner bill was waaaaay cheaper than we'd estimated (we estimated for up to 50% of the bill). We provided champagne cocktails during cocktai hour, but it turns out most people ignored it and went to the cash bar. And nowhere near as much wine as I thought was consumed during dinner.<br /><br />Meh, their choice. Free champagne cocktails or buy your own drink? I know what I'd have chosen, but obviously most people at our wedding did not do the same.Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010855220044881380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-83819089587824999202009-07-19T07:47:23.979-07:002009-07-19T07:47:23.979-07:00Sounds average. :(Sounds average. :(AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02382094210576570537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-87508750547504187032009-07-16T19:01:07.357-07:002009-07-16T19:01:07.357-07:00It's almost crazy how expensive it is to feed ...It's almost crazy how expensive it is to feed and water the people coming to your big day. Makes me think about going into the catering biz!Tiahttp://oneononewithtia.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-77495074802612306352009-07-15T19:45:48.952-07:002009-07-15T19:45:48.952-07:00you've got your priorities right. what is more...you've got your priorities right. what is more worth spending on but feeding and celebrating with everyone?!BELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02562415667946656537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-745166225275875352009-07-14T14:35:01.496-07:002009-07-14T14:35:01.496-07:00Wow, food and drink for us will only be about 26%,...Wow, food and drink for us will only be about 26%, since we decided to go with Asqew grill instead of a traditional caterer, and as far as alcohol goes will only be serving beer and white wine at the reception. <br /><br />here's my breakdown for our picnic luncheon/ ceremony and reception, we're a month away and are only $849 over our original budget of $8000!! Luckily we are crafty ex- art students and have musical friends to provide entertainment for us. Otherwise I envision we'd be well over $10,000...<br /><br />venue rental + 3 nights stay $1700<br />food/ catering for 75 people $2000<br />drinks $300<br />cupcakes $305<br />cake topper (made ourselves) $4<br />dress fabric and notions(I made it myself!) $275<br />groom's 3 pc. suit (on sale at Ted Baker!)$500<br />my shoes $125<br />flowers $1175<br />event insurance $250<br />all paper/ stationary supplies (we printed ourselves) + stamps approx $200 <br />decorations/ fabric and supplies (for fabric bunting I am making)/ outdoor games $180<br />photography $700<br />wedding rings $650<br />rentals (additional chairs and table linens) $300<br />favors (made ourselves) $100<br />marriage license $85<br /><br />Grand total $8849, not bad for a Bay Area/ Wine country wedding!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-53663539943451153772009-07-10T21:50:59.039-07:002009-07-10T21:50:59.039-07:00Hi! As I mentioned before you totally inspired me ...Hi! As I mentioned before you totally inspired me to write a blog, so thank you :-) Oh I tagged you in my blog to blog about the 6 things that make you happy :-) <br />We are estimating that food & drinks will take up 70% of the total budget.Westside Weddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07179305041995114592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-59736125294621374902009-07-07T15:50:49.562-07:002009-07-07T15:50:49.562-07:00We probably averaged about as much as you folks, b...We probably averaged about as much as you folks, but that's because we didn't have a lot of other expenses and we wanted to wine and dine our loved ones! Plus, I splurged on my cake while saving on my wedding gown.Never teh Bridehttp://manolobrides.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-34550792391943208842009-07-07T14:37:56.851-07:002009-07-07T14:37:56.851-07:00Wow, I don't know whether its different in Aus...Wow, I don't know whether its different in Australia, or whether we're just spending too much money on everything else! Our reception percentage (and we didn't exactly stint) is more like 35% of the budget. It does however come with the cake and the DJ (so we took that money and bought something else) and we are getting family to help out with the decorations.Gauchegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16605161641377204789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-82789369038887317402009-07-05T18:05:24.388-07:002009-07-05T18:05:24.388-07:00We're at about 55% estimated, but possibly cou...We're at about 55% estimated, but possibly could go up depending on how many yes & no's and we receive.Sharhttp://amorous.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-54868403798566660902009-07-04T00:31:46.343-07:002009-07-04T00:31:46.343-07:00Something like 54% for food and drinks (with 10% f...Something like 54% for food and drinks (with 10% for the champagne which was a gift...). 71% if you include the venue (with 5 beautiful rooms in it).AnnChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04454278674225963467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-60708362328020855322009-07-02T13:40:31.885-07:002009-07-02T13:40:31.885-07:00hi. happy 666!
just dropping by to say hello...b...hi. happy 666!<br /><br />just dropping by to say hello...been off the blog world for a while. sending xox to you, married lady!<br />xoxchristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17780331196723830632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-78915675075829520902009-07-02T12:17:08.150-07:002009-07-02T12:17:08.150-07:00omg i'm so glad i'm not the only one... ha...omg i'm so glad i'm not the only one... hahaha i thought i was a budgeting mess, but i realize now that it's really a personal preference where you spend your money :)soojihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00035973427354497898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-66623936912116577672009-07-02T11:49:39.859-07:002009-07-02T11:49:39.859-07:00It looks like Pacman puking up the ghosts & pe...It looks like Pacman puking up the ghosts & pellets! I think your percentage is pretty accurate for LA weddings. Seems that here the venue/food & beverage is ridiculously more than everything else. (especially if you have many DIY projects)SuperDave @ Temple of Groomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999651272443533741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-38242098653813675202009-07-02T11:24:37.544-07:002009-07-02T11:24:37.544-07:00A lot .. but food and drinks are our thang, so we ...A lot .. but food and drinks are our thang, so we wanted to put most of our monies in that direction right from the start.<br /><br />I like your pie chart, kinda wanna make one now too.Bridechkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06939935590766216936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-81479261889374440372009-07-02T11:21:52.940-07:002009-07-02T11:21:52.940-07:00i think this is great - it just shows you what was...i think this is great - it just shows you what was most important to you: your family and friends. thanks for sharing!julianne smithhttp://juliannesmith.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-38519809667897253022009-07-02T09:57:52.822-07:002009-07-02T09:57:52.822-07:00Like, 90. Practically.
Wait, no.
15% Photographer
...Like, 90. Practically.<br />Wait, no.<br />15% Photographer<br />5% Flowers and decorations<br />5% Attire<br />5% Stationary and stuff<br />So I guess like 70. But we're getting a lot of our music for free (groomies are in a band) so if that weren't the case we'd spend a pretty penny on music too. But yeah, 70%. Holy jeezus.Trishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00409541531549254367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-55426413633503122532009-07-02T09:31:27.925-07:002009-07-02T09:31:27.925-07:00When we set out on this wedding planning process w...When we set out on this wedding planning process we knew the one thing that was very important to us was food & drink - so it's where the bulk of the $$ is going. I have a feeling once everything is said and done it'll end up being about 60%.<br /><br />I never know what to count when I'm working out what we're spending... does the engagement ring count? Does the gocco printer I just bought count? I like to pretend they don't so that I don't have a heart attack when looking at the final numbers...Habithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12556730671414909236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-74609385855316828852009-07-02T08:47:38.730-07:002009-07-02T08:47:38.730-07:00Ours is definitely going to be a huge chunk of our...Ours is definitely going to be a huge chunk of our budget. I think that's perfectly legit though-what's much more important than food and drink, really?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-65086504100096805042009-07-02T08:43:58.465-07:002009-07-02T08:43:58.465-07:00I'm pretty sure our reception was WAY MORE tha...I'm pretty sure our reception was WAY MORE than 63% In fact, that was the only thing that really cost us a large chunk of money at all. I'm pretty sure that if we skipped the reception we could have kept the entire wedding under $1,500! As it was, it was more or less around $10,000. So I guess that makes the reception 85% of our total spending?<br /><br />(of course, I was lucky to have very close friends who were photographers, hair dressers, and our pastor. And that I found a perfect dress for $300 that seriously did not need one alteration.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02558289268818926723noreply@blogger.com