Budget Guidlines

Setting your Budget:

Budget should be based on what is comfortable for you rather that what you have heard is the average cost…..   Stick to what you want to spend and what you can afford.

Consider your money resources and decide how far you can stretch it.  

When selecting your destination the budget to keep in mind is not only yours but your guests.
The more reasonable it is the more affordable for more guests.. Decide what you would rather;

1. If  you go more expensive you will have a select assortment of attendees.
2. If you cost more reasonable you will have a larger attendance.

Choosing to have the wedding at an  all-inclusive resort makes everything very easy as they assist with everything and you do not have to be responsible for a lot of the detail.. You just pick you colors etc and they do all the work.. Each hotel has a variety of options to pick and choose from. 

Guide line to help decide on the Budget. (Using an All-inclusive resort will eliminate a lot of the following)

Money from the brides parents ______________________________

Money from the groom's parents ____________________________

Money from your savings ___________________________________

Money from grand parents __________________________________

Money from other sources ___________________________________

Total wedding budget ..______________________________________

Standard Wedding expenses:

Budget estimate for a destination wedding.

Reception - 40%
Flowers - 10%
Photographer - 8%
Ceremony - 6%
Wedding travel - 6%
Site visit - 5%
Wedding Attire - 5%
Videographer - 5%
Rentals and lighting - 5%
Stationary - 4%
Group Activities - 2%
Miscellaneous - 2%