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Casual Articles - The Wedding Budget, Hang In There
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Music = 10%
Flowers = 10%
Invitations/postage = 4%
Other expenses = 6%
Please understand, this is an AVERAGE. Some couples choose to spend more on the reception and less on flowers. Or less on the reception and more on the honeymoon. Below, is the above percentages broken down into categories. If you make this into a list, and decide how much you will spend on each area, you will insure that your budget will stay in line.
Wedding Parties: Engagement, Bridesmaid’s Lunch, Rehearsal Dinner, Bridal Shower, Bridal Shower Favors
Stationary: Wedding Invitations, (Announcements, Thank You Cards, Reply Cards), Stamps, Calligraphy (if desired)
Bridal Attire: Wedding Dress, Headpiece/Veil, Shoes, Accessories, Undergarments, Hairdresser, Make-up, Nails, Pedicure, Trousseau, Alterations
Photography/Videography: Formal Portraits, Engagment, Wedding and Reception, Wedding Album, Parents’ Albums, Extra Prints, Videographer of Wed
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If you don’t know it by now, you will learn very quickly, that weddings have become big business. Now, please understand, I’m not against that. A couple of years ago, we gave my daughter and her fianc? a very large, very beautiful wedding. (Unfortunately, we did not have such wonderful wedding favors to choose from at that point!) And it was an event that we will forever cherish and forever remember. But, we learned the hard way, that there are many decisions that are made, even last minute, that will turn your wedding day into a financial burden that you may keep paying for years to come.
Considering all of the above, let’s start at the beginning and discuss how to make a wedding budget. We’re not just talking about your wedding “day”, but your entire wedding budget – every category including the bridal gifts, wedding cake, gown, tux, limos, wedding favors, wedding photographer/videographer, etc. etc. etc. But, for the parents who are reading this, there is good news. Because most brides and grooms wed much older than ever (average for brides – 24, grooms – 26), most couples pay for their own wedding and reception. Actually, a full 70% pay for their entire wedding day.
Okay, back to setting up a budget. This is not very exciting and actually pretty boring. But, once you’ve become engaged, you will have romantic thoughts of bridal showers, engagement parties, wedding gowns/tux, honeymoon, and of course, the bridal shower favors, and unique wedding favors! We’re sure, you’re not at all excited about sitting down with your future life mate and discussing how much this is going to cost both of you. That can take the wind out of the most exciting wedding plans! But, honestly, this budget should be set up before $1.00 is spent. If you do not set up a budget, you will end up spending two to three times what you planned on.
First things first. Decide how much you can spend, whether you have the cash, need to charge certain items or whether or not you both feel to take out a loan and then pay it off with the (fingers crossed) large financial gifts you’ll receive.
Secondly, you HAVE to decide on a theme. If you don’t, then you will be tempted to make impulse buys, and your budget will begin to soar. Not to mention that your wedding will also look like every other wedding that you’ve gone to, and sworn up and down that yours will NEVER be like that!
Thirdly, if you don’t set a budget and do not decide on a theme, then the day after you get married, you/your fianc?/parents/friends, etc. will all be tempted to book the banquet hall, run out and buy a wedding dress, etc. Usually when these impulse decisions are made, there is much regret, and you soon find that you are stuck with something you never really wanted.
Now, down to basics. The wedding reception will account for about 50% of your wedding budget. Be careful! Choose where you will have your reception wisely! Once you place money down, you usually will lose it if you decide to cancel. Also, after you narrow down your choices, be VERY careful! Always ask what is included – cake, bartenders, waiters, security people, valet parking, coat room attendant etc. There are many hidden costs here that can send your wedding budget soaring. Okay, now that I’ve convinced you to draw up a budget, let’s get started. Come up with a total budget figure. Then use these percentages as a guideline.
Wedding reception = 50%
Bride’s attire = 10%
Photography/videography = 10%
Music = 10%
Flowers = 10%
Invitations/postage = 4%
Other expenses = 6%
Please understand, this is an AVERAGE. Some couples choose to spend more on the reception and less on flowers. Or less on the reception and more on the honeymoon. Below, is the above percentages broken down into categories. If you make this into a list, and decide how much you will spend on each area, you will insure that your budget will stay in line.
Wedding Parties: Engagement, Bridesmaid’s Lunch, Rehearsal Dinner, Bridal Shower, Bridal Shower Favors
Stationary: Wedding Invitations, (Announcements, Thank You Cards, Reply Cards), Stamps, Calligraphy (if desired)
Bridal Attire: Wedding Dress, Headpiece/Veil, Shoes, Accessories, Undergarments, Hairdresser, Make-up, Nails, Pedicure, Trousseau, Alterations
Photography/Videography: Formal Portraits, Engagment, Wedding and Reception, Wedding Album, Parents’ Albums, Extra Prints, Videographer of Wed
Many investors are aware that land that’s for sale in Costa Rica right now can make quick capital gains - however, buy in the right location and you can make even more money.This article is all about buying Costa Rica land - and more importantly, buying land for sale in the RIGHT location to boost your profits.With as many as 1 million Americans expected to be living in Costa Rica by 2010, this is a great opportunity for real estate and land investors to get in early, and make a killing.Location, Location, Location!As with any investment in land and real estate - location is the key.The average cost of property and land for sale in Costa Rica has risen by 300% in the last 10 years - but this is just the average - there are areas of Costa Rica that have seen bigger increase
Considering all of the above, let’s start at the beginning and discuss how to make a wedding budget. We’re not just talking about your wedding “day”, but your entire wedding budget – every category including the bridal gifts, wedding cake, gown, tux, limos, wedding favors, wedding photographer/videographer, etc. etc. etc. But, for the parents who are reading this, there is good news. Because most brides and grooms wed much older than ever (average for brides – 24, grooms – 26), most couples pay for their own wedding and reception. Actually, a full 70% pay for their entire wedding day.
Okay, back to setting up a budget. This is not very exciting and actually pretty boring. But, once you’ve become engaged, you will have romantic thoughts of bridal showers, engagement parties, wedding gowns/tux, honeymoon, and of course, the bridal shower favors, and unique wedding favors! We’re sure, you’re not at all excited about sitting down with your future life mate and discussing how much this is going to cost both of you. That can take the wind out of the most exciting wedding plans! But, honestly, this budget should be set up before $1.00 is spent. If you do not set up a budget, you will end up spending two to three times what you planned on.
First things first. Decide how much you can spend, whether you have the cash, need to charge certain items or whether or not you both feel to take out a loan and then pay it off with the (fingers crossed) large financial gifts you’ll receive.
Secondly, you HAVE to decide on a theme. If you don’t, then you will be tempted to make impulse buys, and your budget will begin to soar. Not to mention that your wedding will also look like every other wedding that you’ve gone to, and sworn up and down that yours will NEVER be like that!
Thirdly, if you don’t set a budget and do not decide on a theme, then the day after you get married, you/your fianc?/parents/friends, etc. will all be tempted to book the banquet hall, run out and buy a wedding dress, etc. Usually when these impulse decisions are made, there is much regret, and you soon find that you are stuck with something you never really wanted.
Now, down to basics. The wedding reception will account for about 50% of your wedding budget. Be careful! Choose where you will have your reception wisely! Once you place money down, you usually will lose it if you decide to cancel. Also, after you narrow down your choices, be VERY careful! Always ask what is included – cake, bartenders, waiters, security people, valet parking, coat room attendant etc. There are many hidden costs here that can send your wedding budget soaring. Okay, now that I’ve convinced you to draw up a budget, let’s get started. Come up with a total budget figure. Then use these percentages as a guideline.
Wedding reception = 50%
Bride’s attire = 10%
Photography/videography = 10%
Music = 10%
Flowers = 10%
Invitations/postage = 4%
Other expenses = 6%
Please understand, this is an AVERAGE. Some couples choose to spend more on the reception and less on flowers. Or less on the reception and more on the honeymoon. Below, is the above percentages broken down into categories. If you make this into a list, and decide how much you will spend on each area, you will insure that your budget will stay in line.
Wedding Parties: Engagement, Bridesmaid’s Lunch, Rehearsal Dinner, Bridal Shower, Bridal Shower Favors
Stationary: Wedding Invitations, (Announcements, Thank You Cards, Reply Cards), Stamps, Calligraphy (if desired)
Bridal Attire: Wedding Dress, Headpiece/Veil, Shoes, Accessories, Undergarments, Hairdresser, Make-up, Nails, Pedicure, Trousseau, Alterations
Photography/Videography: Formal Portraits, Engagment, Wedding and Reception, Wedding Album, Parents’ Albums, Extra Prints, Videographer of Wed
Do you have any special day to celebrate for your man such as his birthday? Or do you want to create your own day to expresses your love to your man? Do you want to pretend you are an American Geisha for one day? With my five tips, you can pretend you are going to celebrate in a sexy American Geisha’s way, a day you can worship your man. Surprise him and tell him that you want to be an American Geisha for him one day. Here are five romantic things you can do to please your man in and out of bed to celebrate.• The secrets of female ejaculation: Rent the Japanese movie “Warm Water Under the Red Bridge,” in which a female ejaculator drives her man sexually crazy. While watching the video, ask him about how he thinks about female ejaculation and tell him that you want to experience this exciting moment.<
First things first. Decide how much you can spend, whether you have the cash, need to charge certain items or whether or not you both feel to take out a loan and then pay it off with the (fingers crossed) large financial gifts you’ll receive.
Secondly, you HAVE to decide on a theme. If you don’t, then you will be tempted to make impulse buys, and your budget will begin to soar. Not to mention that your wedding will also look like every other wedding that you’ve gone to, and sworn up and down that yours will NEVER be like that!
Thirdly, if you don’t set a budget and do not decide on a theme, then the day after you get married, you/your fianc?/parents/friends, etc. will all be tempted to book the banquet hall, run out and buy a wedding dress, etc. Usually when these impulse decisions are made, there is much regret, and you soon find that you are stuck with something you never really wanted.
Now, down to basics. The wedding reception will account for about 50% of your wedding budget. Be careful! Choose where you will have your reception wisely! Once you place money down, you usually will lose it if you decide to cancel. Also, after you narrow down your choices, be VERY careful! Always ask what is included – cake, bartenders, waiters, security people, valet parking, coat room attendant etc. There are many hidden costs here that can send your wedding budget soaring. Okay, now that I’ve convinced you to draw up a budget, let’s get started. Come up with a total budget figure. Then use these percentages as a guideline.
Wedding reception = 50%
Bride’s attire = 10%
Photography/videography = 10%
Music = 10%
Flowers = 10%
Invitations/postage = 4%
Other expenses = 6%
Please understand, this is an AVERAGE. Some couples choose to spend more on the reception and less on flowers. Or less on the reception and more on the honeymoon. Below, is the above percentages broken down into categories. If you make this into a list, and decide how much you will spend on each area, you will insure that your budget will stay in line.
Wedding Parties: Engagement, Bridesmaid’s Lunch, Rehearsal Dinner, Bridal Shower, Bridal Shower Favors
Stationary: Wedding Invitations, (Announcements, Thank You Cards, Reply Cards), Stamps, Calligraphy (if desired)
Bridal Attire: Wedding Dress, Headpiece/Veil, Shoes, Accessories, Undergarments, Hairdresser, Make-up, Nails, Pedicure, Trousseau, Alterations
Photography/Videography: Formal Portraits, Engagment, Wedding and Reception, Wedding Album, Parents’ Albums, Extra Prints, Videographer of Wed
Wizened Wall Streeters say that you’ll have more investing success if you remove emotion from your buy and sell decisions. Perhaps the most emotionless approach is program trading.This is a generic term used to describe trading in stocks, options and futures based on price relationships and not on the underlying fundamental strength or weakness of the company or index. If you see the DOW suddenly turn from plus-50 to minus-50 without big-time breaking news, it’s probably the result of program selling. The same goes if a declining index spurts into positive territory within the span of a few minutes; that’s likely a buy program hitting the market.That’s what happened Thursday, November 20, 2003 in the final hour of trading. The DOW and NASDAQ were nicely green when a sell program hit. Down they
Now, down to basics. The wedding reception will account for about 50% of your wedding budget. Be careful! Choose where you will have your reception wisely! Once you place money down, you usually will lose it if you decide to cancel. Also, after you narrow down your choices, be VERY careful! Always ask what is included – cake, bartenders, waiters, security people, valet parking, coat room attendant etc. There are many hidden costs here that can send your wedding budget soaring. Okay, now that I’ve convinced you to draw up a budget, let’s get started. Come up with a total budget figure. Then use these percentages as a guideline.
Wedding reception = 50%
Bride’s attire = 10%
Photography/videography = 10%
Music = 10%
Flowers = 10%
Invitations/postage = 4%
Other expenses = 6%
Please understand, this is an AVERAGE. Some couples choose to spend more on the reception and less on flowers. Or less on the reception and more on the honeymoon. Below, is the above percentages broken down into categories. If you make this into a list, and decide how much you will spend on each area, you will insure that your budget will stay in line.
Wedding Parties: Engagement, Bridesmaid’s Lunch, Rehearsal Dinner, Bridal Shower, Bridal Shower Favors
Stationary: Wedding Invitations, (Announcements, Thank You Cards, Reply Cards), Stamps, Calligraphy (if desired)
Bridal Attire: Wedding Dress, Headpiece/Veil, Shoes, Accessories, Undergarments, Hairdresser, Make-up, Nails, Pedicure, Trousseau, Alterations
Photography/Videography: Formal Portraits, Engagment, Wedding and Reception, Wedding Album, Parents’ Albums, Extra Prints, Videographer of Wed
When you are selecting a split loan, you can customise the loan and take advantage of the various features that different financial loans have to provide. The features available with this type of debt make it particularly attractive for first time borrowers.If you speculate about interest rates going up, but don’t want to be stuck in a fixed interest loan, a split loan may be the best result for you. Also known as a combination financial loan, a split home debt marries the flexibility of a variable rate financial loan with the stability of a fixed rate debt.Most borrowers choose to divide their financial loan equally, having 50% fixed and 50% variable, but the debt can be divide in other ways, such as 60% fixed and 40% variable.When deciding whether a split rate loan is proper for you,
Music = 10%
Flowers = 10%
Invitations/postage = 4%
Other expenses = 6%
Please understand, this is an AVERAGE. Some couples choose to spend more on the reception and less on flowers. Or less on the reception and more on the honeymoon. Below, is the above percentages broken down into categories. If you make this into a list, and decide how much you will spend on each area, you will insure that your budget will stay in line.
Wedding Parties: Engagement, Bridesmaid’s Lunch, Rehearsal Dinner, Bridal Shower, Bridal Shower Favors
Stationary: Wedding Invitations, (Announcements, Thank You Cards, Reply Cards), Stamps, Calligraphy (if desired)
Bridal Attire: Wedding Dress, Headpiece/Veil, Shoes, Accessories, Undergarments, Hairdresser, Make-up, Nails, Pedicure, Trousseau, Alterations
Photography/Videography: Formal Portraits, Engagment, Wedding and Reception, Wedding Album, Parents’ Albums, Extra Prints, Videographer of Wedding
Flowers: Ceremony Arrangements, Unity Candle (Optional), Bride’s Bouquet, Groom’s Boutonniere,
Bridesmaids/Groomsmen, Mothers’ Corsages, Reception Arrangements
Reception: Food/Caterer, Drinks, Wedding Cake, Facility Rental, Place Cards, Wedding Favors, Decorations, Tips
Music/Entertainment: Ceremony, DJ or Band
Transportation: Limousines, Parking, Valet Parking
Gifts: Maid/Matron of Honor, Bridesmaids/Flower Girls, Bride’s Parents, Groom’s Parents
Fees: Church/Ceremony, Officiant
Miscellaneous: Wedding Planner (Optional), Bridal Toss (Confetti, Bubbles, etc.), Bridal Shower Favors, Monogrammed Items, Cake Accessories (Knife, Top, etc.), Hotel Accomodations, Guest Book/Pen, Champagne Flutes (Monogrammed Optional), Garter
Honeymoon: Travel (Airplane, etc.), Cruise, Accommodations, Enjoyment Money, Rental Car DON’T CANCEL THE WEDDING! (thought you’d need a laugh at this point!)
You can cut all of the “non-essentials” from the above list. Or cut out a few of the guests you really didn’t want to invite anyway! Remember, PLAN before you buy. Decide on a THEME before you go into a binding contract for a banquet hall. DO NOT buy on impulse.
One last word to the wise. This is your wedding. Enjoy it. Hopefully it will be the last time you do this. So enjoy the moments. Even when it gets crazy, and you feel you’ve gotten in over your head financially. This too shall pass. Good luck and God bless!
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