Approximate allocation of your budget for different categories:

Reception site / catering

40-45%

Music

7-9%

Bakery/cake

03%

Photographer

09%

Videographer

05%

Wedding attire

10%

Flowers and decorations

9%

Invitations and announcements

04%

Ceremony site / officiant fee

04%

Transportation

02%

Rental items

03%

Gifts

03%

Parties

02%

Miscellaneous

02%

Honeymoon and attractions (depends on location and time of the year)

Your choice

 

Luxury items:

Additional

Specialty linens

$10-12.00pp

Sweet table and fruit displays

$12-16.00pp

Ice sculptures and displays (depends on #of blocks of ice)

$300-700.00

Special effects (fireworks etc...)

$200-2000

Lighting (pin spots of centerpieces etc..)

$1200-5000

Most of the items mentioned above is custom priced.