Hello,
I hope that I have more luck with this post. I managed to (completely and unintentionally) offend the crap out of people in my last one.
My FI and I have just started our wedding planning. I spoke with my fater last night and he said he wants to pay for our wedding and is setting the budget at 150k. My question is, what seems to be the biggest chunk of the budget? Food, venue, booze?
Thank you all!
Re: Budget breakdown
Websites/blogs where our wedding has been featured:
http://www.dapperq.com/2013/11/a-very-dapper-wedding/
http://www.onabicyclebuiltfortwo.com/2013/10/wedding-christina-g.html
http://4realequalityweddings.com/2014/05/16/g-christina/
Not based on the shitshow from the Etiquette board the other day.
Websites/blogs where our wedding has been featured:
http://www.dapperq.com/2013/11/a-very-dapper-wedding/
http://www.onabicyclebuiltfortwo.com/2013/10/wedding-christina-g.html
http://4realequalityweddings.com/2014/05/16/g-christina/
Reception costs (food, booze, venue rental) are definitely going to be the huge chunk of your budget. Like everyone is saying, those are going to be the details the guests remember at the end of the day/night.
I would also recommend getting a great wedding planner as well. I wanted to get one for myself but the money didn't fall into place for me. But with the kind of budget you mentioned in your first post, you are definitely going to want a professional to help you manage your costs. Vendors can get out of hand very quickly if you aren't careful, especially if they know that you have a hefty chunk of change to spend.
Ceremony: 2%-3%
Attire: 8%-10%
Flowers: 8%-10%
Entertainment/Music: 8%-10%
Photography/Videography: 10%-12%
Stationery: 2%-3%
Wedding Rings: 2%-3%
Parking/Transportation: 2%-3%
Gifts: 2%-3%
Miscellaneous: 8%