How to plan a wedding with six thousand dollars

plan a wedding with six thousand dollars

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Planning a wedding can be a huge financial undertaking. From paying a caterer and ordering flowers to buying your dress and renting a tux, just taking care of the basics can be wreak havoc on your finances. With a limited budget of $6,000 to spend, you need to plot out every detail, research cost and bargain hunt in order to stay within your budget.

Things You'll Need

• Wedding budget worksheet

Instructions

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     Break down your total cost estimate using a wedding budget planner worksheet. According to TheKnot.com, you can expect to spend about 50 percent of your budget on the reception alone, meaning you need to set aside between $2,500 and $3,000 for the caterer, reception hall, DJ and decorations.

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     Plan to set aside about 16 percent of your budget to cover the ceremony costs. The average rental cost for a church location is approximately $435 according to The Bridal Association of America, while the cost for the clergy is generally around $391. Marriage license rates vary from county to county, but fall into the $10 to $100 range.

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     Shop for your wedding dress at discount outlets, thrift shops or online auction sites. A wedding gown can cost upwards of $1,000, which is a sixth of your budget allotment. You can often find a deal on gowns that have minor, easy to fix stitching flaws, or second-hand gowns.

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     Set aside 3 percent, or around $180, for the groom's tuxedo rental cost.

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     Plan to spend about 8 percent of your budget, or $480, on flowers. This will include the bridal and bridesmaid bouquets, church arrangements, boutonnieres and corsages.

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     Set aside at least 3 percent, or $180, for invitations. Limiting your invitation list to the absolute musts is one way to cut down on the expense.

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     Set aside 5 percent, or $300, for emergencies.

Source: www.ehow.com

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