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Tipping Vendors

Posted under Budgeting - Feb 28th, 07 - No Comments

Here’s a list of those you may want to include in your tipping budget.
Officiant: $100 - $200 or in some cases a donation to the church (approx. 10% of budget)
Hairstylist, Makeup Artist: 15% - 20%
Delivery Staff: (Florist, Bakery, Etc) $10 - $15 per person
Transportation: 15% - 20%
Valets: $1.00 - $1.50 [...]

Setting A Budget For Your Wedding

Posted under Budgeting - Feb 9th, 07 - No Comments

First, you have to decide two things:
#1) How much money you want to spend on your wedding?
#2) Who will be contributing to the wedding and how much?
The traditional rule of the bride’s family paying for the whole wedding is becoming a thing of the past. There is much more sharing of [...]

Potential Wedding Budget Busters

Posted under Budgeting - Jan 29th, 07 - No Comments

When planning your budget, it’s important to remember the possibility of surprise costs, which can add up fast even in the biggest of budgets. Unexpected expenses can blow your budget and cause unnecessary stress on you and your fiancé. Factor in a few hundred extra dollars for “just in case,” and review this list for [...]