The true cost of a wedding continues to increase each year. As we speak, the so-called 'average' cost of a wedding is just under $20,000 depending on where you live, according to the Association of Bridal Consultants Wedding Report. The vast and powerful wedding industrial complex brings in about $120 billion a year. When starting to plan your wedding you must have a budget in mind to work with.
Flowers
Flowers can quickly become one of the most expensive line items in any wedding budget. Give your local florist a brief idea of what you like and dislike, but allow him the option to choose the flowers which are cheap and in-season. While the average cost of Wedding Flowers is between $300 and $500 it is possible to spend much less (or more than. Even if you are working on a tight budget most good florists will be able to create beautiful flowers by using seasonal flowers simply styled.
Photographer
A decent photographer costs at least $4000 and you will get a couple of photographers. An experienced photographer gets you pictures you can frame. Photographers average between $1,000 and $3,000; and upscale photographers between $3,000 and $5,000. A few other things that can help you make a decision is if your photographer carried insurance, had back up equipment, and ask to see some his or her work to get an idea of his Photo journalistic style.
Cake
Amazing wedding cakes can transform an ordinary wedding party into an exquisite extravaganza. Estimates are that it costs $80 per guest (invitations, food, drinks, cake, favors), so keeping the number of guests down helps cut costs. You can either buy your wedding cake from a baker or order it with your caterer. The cost of the cake like every other wedding cost will be determined of the number of guest.
One of the most straightforward ways to cut the cost of a wedding is to cut the guest list. It is important to realize that the cost of a wedding is very dependent on the number of guests; a large guest list will inevitably mean more expensive venues, and food will be priced on a 'per head' basis.
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