Rochester Brides & Grooms Issue 52 November 2017 - May 2018 | Page 12

ph o to by: Love Joy-pho t og ra p hy .c o Traditional Financial Responsibilities Before you start your wedding plans it is important to set your budget to avoid any unwanted surprises. Therefore, The Greater Rochester Bride & Groom has put together this budgeting section for you to refer to occasionally. This budgeting section is only to be used as a guideline. THE ENGAGED COU PLE THE FAMILIES • • • • • • • Wedding attire and accessories • Reception: hall rental food & caterer beverages tax/gratuity/service charge wedding cake decorations • Flowers for: ceremony decorations, reception decorations • Ceremony/Church: site fees other related fees • Music: music for reception music for ceremony • Photographer • Videographer • Invitations and announcements • Favors • Transportation for attendants • Honeymoon • Personal travel and hotel expenses • Rehearsal Dinner • Wedding gift Wedding rings Wedding day gifts for each other Gifts for attendants Accommodations for attendants Wedding attire Ceremony flowers (boutonnieres, corsages, attendants flowers) • Marriage license • Officiant Fee ATTEN DAN TS • Wedding attire and accessories • Personal travel • Pre-wedding festivities (bachelor/ bachelorette parties/showers) • Wedding gift GU ESTS • Wedding gift • Travel and hotel expenses 12 Rochester Brides & Grooms