#TuesdayTips :: Budget Breakdown

If you're just starting on the journey of planning your wedding, the budget is really the first thing that you should establish! Nothing should be purchased or booked until you know what you should spend on each area and what you can afford. Follow these tips when establishing your wedding or event budget:

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Budget Breakdown
Accessories 1%
Hair & Makeup 2%
Printed Materials 2%
Transportation 3%
Dress 4%
Cake 5%
Wedding Planner 5%
Extra Cushion 5%
Tipping 5%
Lighting 5%
Venue Rental 5%
Photo & Video 8%
Entertainment 10%
Flowers & Décor 15%
Food & Beverage 25%


Apply your wedding budget to the above percentages to see how much you should be spending on each category. If certain areas are more important to you or if you're foregoing one section entirely, you can move the percentages around to accommodate. The budget is always a balancing act depending on your wants and needs.

Visit our additional budget breakdown posts, starting with Accessories. We cover each section individually to give you the breakdown and savings tips for each category, and each blog post links to the next! Happy budgeting! :)

Photo by Courtney Lynn Photography