How to plan a wedding: keeping a low budget

Try to break the number down allocating each part of your wedding budget for items such as food, flowers, and close. This means you must consider things such as whether you want imported flowers in your bouquet, colored photographs or black and white, and how much each of these options will cost you. Start by mapping out all of the possible elements you wish to include in your nuptials. Some items are mandatory, others definitely are not.

40% of your budget will be spent on food, beverages, the cake, and service.
10% will go toward rental of the reception site plus any other rentals such as chairs, tables, and dinnerware.
11% will go for bride dress, headpiece, veil, hair and makeup, but shoes and lingerie, the groom's attire and the going away clothing for both.
8% will be required to cover the bride’s bouquet, bridesmaid’s bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and ceremony and reception flower arrangements.
7% will go toward the labor costs for photographer and or videographer, plus the cost of the photography and videography packages.
7% will go toward the ceremony music and reception music, for a band or DJ.
3% will go to ward wedding invitations, wedding announcements and your thank you notes.
3% will go toward your attendant's gifts and favors.
2% will go toward wedding bands for the bride and groom.
2% will go toward the ceremony and location rental fee, the officiant fee, and programs.
1% will go toward the bride and escorts ride to the ceremony, the couple's ride to the reception, wedding party transport and a shuttle for the guests.

Add 7 to 10% for additional and unforeseen costs including the marriage license overtime costs tips, taxes, and any last-minute purchases required.

If you choose a wedding consultant, his or her fees may cost you up to eight to 10% of your total budget.