Wedding Guide Chicago - Winter/Spring 2014 - (Page 30)
The wedding budget
Planning
In Chicago, the average cost of a 150-person
wedding is approximately $32,000 with
downtown weddings costing slightly more and
suburban weddings costing slightly less.
When you start planning your wedding, one of the very first things
you'll need to do is create a wedding budget. You may have no
idea where to start or how much your essential items will cost, so
we've provided a budget worksheet on the next page to help you
get started.
At WeddingGuideChicago.com, you will find a real-time budget
calculator so you can customize the worksheet to your specific needs.
The most helpful approach for you, your partner, and your
respective families will probably be to openly discuss how much
everyone will be able to contribute. Traditionally, the bride's family
will pay for the majority of the wedding day expenses. Today, it is
not uncommon for the bride and groom to foot the entire bill, or for
each family to split the tab evenly. If the bride's parents are unable
to cover all of the wedding expenses, then perhaps the groom's
parents would be willing to assume a portion of the financial
responsibility. There may be certain expenses that you and your
partner can pay for as well, taking some of the pressure off of your
families. When discussing your expenses with your loved ones, be
sure to remain courteous and realistic.
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five ways to save
CUT DOWn On THE GUEST LIST. Just because Cheryl
(or is it Shelly?) from accounting let you go ahead of her at
the copy machine doesn't mean you're obligated to invite her.
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SEnD ALTERnATIVE AnnOUnCEMEnTS. email
announcements and save-the-dates and cut costs on
paper, printing and stamps. Save that cost for your formal
invites. it's also a great way of going green!
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PLAn On THE OFF-SEASOn. Many vendors offer
discounts during wedding "off-seasons"-that includes
cold months and weekdays.
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DOn'T GET OVERWHELMED. Let helpful family members
handle the busywork and the easy errands. Hire a wedding
coordinator for the fine details. The more you delegate
responsibilities, the less likely you are to make snap
decisions that could cost you a better deal.
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ORGAnIZE WITH A TIMELInE. Creating a planning
timeline will help keep you focused, organized, stress-free,
and financially responsible.
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Traditional financial obligations
BRIDE OR THE BRIDE'S FAMILY
Engagement party
Wedding Consultant's Fee
Wedding stationary which includes
invitations, postage, print
Groom's wedding ring
Gifts for bridesmaids
Wedding Dress and other wedding day attire
Bridesmaids' bouquets
Pre-wedding parties and bridesmaid luncheon
Photography and videography
Wedding Guest Book and pen
Ceremony fees
Flowers for the ceremony, musicians and vocalists
Reception
DJ or band
Floral decor and rental decor items
Flowers for reception
Transportation for bridal party to ceremony
and reception
Wedding insurance and security (optional)
GROOM'S FAMILY
Rehearsal dinner
Wedding gift
Wedding Day attire
Wedding gift for the newlyweds
GROOM
Bride's wedding ring
Gifts for groom's attendants
Wedding Day attire
Bride's bouquet
All boutonnieres
Officiant's fee
Mothers' and grandmothers' corsages
Marriage license
Honeymoon expenses
ATTEnDAnTS
Any travel expenses
Wedding Day attire
Bridal shower paid for by maid or matron of
honor and bridesmaids
Bachelorette party paid for by maid or matron
of honor
Bachelor party paid for by best man and
groomsmen
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Contents
Fab Finds
Cool Rules
Stunning Style
"Jack" of Hearts
'We Complete Each Other'
Greatest Show on Earth
Planning
Planning Checklist and Calendar
Budget Worksheet
Wedding Day Timeline
Wedding Planners
Ceremony and Marriage
Ceremony Sites
First Day to Forever
Beneath the Big Top
Bows, Burlap & Buttons
Ice Cream Social
"Northern" Lights
Countdown to Forever
'He Put a Smile on my Face'
Receptions and Specialty Parties
Reception Sites
Catered Cuisine
Caterers
Cakes and Sweets
Tempting Cakes and Sweets
Partyscapes
Flowers and Décor
Scent-sational Bouquets
Enchanting Gowns
Fashion
Glam Slam
Beauty
Beautiful Baubles
Beauty Rocks
For the Groom
Boy Crazy
Photography and Videography
Music and Entertainment
Invitations and Announcements
Gorgeous Invitations
Gifts and Favors
Transportation
Honeymoon
All Services
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