Welcome to our real wedding budget breakdown series, Real Brides, Real Budgets. Where we take the secrecy out of wedding budgets - sharing how other real life couples splurged and saved on their big day. Whether you have $5,000 or $50,000 to spend, a guest list of 10 or 300, there's no right or wrong way to plan a wedding. Seeing how real brides have spent real budgets is a great way to work out what you want to prioritize and how much you're comfortable spending on your big day.
Budget: $25,000
Guests: 100
Venue: Brick & Ivey
Budget Breakdown
Venue: $19,000 for 100 guests
Catering: Venue was all-inclusive (catering, linens, open bar, bartenders, staff, coordination, plus upgrades
Photography: $2200
Floral: DIY bride here!! Did my own florals for $350 from Trader Joes. Decor for $500
Wedding cake: We had mini cupcakes for $350
Wedding dress: $1,100 purchased from and altered by Laine London
Alterations: Included ($500 value)
Veil: Included ($300 value)
Groom suit: $250
What expense surprised you the most? The upgrades (Having charger plates on the tables, having water service or coffee service all cost $$$)
Grand total: $30,000