Brides often ask me how much should be spent on each wedding category. As I always tell them, "We'll start with a template, but you can adjust the budget according to your wants and needs." Here is the template that I am referring to; it will give you an estimated breakdown of how much you should be spending on what in order for your plans to run smoothly.
Category
|
Percent Breakdown
|
|
45%
|
Flowers
|
10%
|
Photography
|
10%
|
Planner
|
10%
|
Entertainment
|
8%
|
Lighting
|
5%
|
Hair and Makeup
|
4%
|
Stationery
|
3%
|
Transportation
|
2%
|
Videographer
|
2%
|
Officiant
|
1%
|
Hope this helps!
Erika