Wedding on a Budget

Getting married nowadays has become very tedious and very expensive as well. But with enough research and haggling, any bride can come up with their very own dream wedding on a budget =) You just need to take the time and effort to achieve it.

Since I was already able to gather enough information through my own wedding preparations, I would then like to share with you sample budget that is doable for 100-150 guests (",)

Hope you'll find this entry helpful and inspiring as well. Happy preps!

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BASIC NECESSITIES

Church + Requirements (not so popular one) = Php10,000
Reception Venue (clubhouse for rainy weddings or garden venue for summer weddings) = Php15,000
Catering (Quido's, Ma Del's, Royalty, Patio de Tata Roque, Purple Mint, NE Catering) = Php75,000
Wedding Rings (simple gold band - try wandering around Ong Pin = Php15,000
Bride Gown (lots to choose from in Divisoria) = Php7,500
Groom's Attire (lots to choose from in Divisoria) = Php3,500
Parent's Attire (once again, so many in Divisoria) = Php10,000
Wedding Planner (Blissfully Hitched, Kiss the Girl, Konseptolized) = Php10,000
Hair and Make-up (big discounts during wedding expos) = Php10,000
Photo + Video (discounts and freebies during wedding expos) = Php50,000
TOTAL = Php 206,000


NICE TO HAVES

Hotel Accommodations (sometimes are given as gifts by sponsors) = Php10,000
Cake (sometimes included in Catering package; if not check out Hearts&Bells or Vienna cakes during expos or Estrels) = Php8,500
Car (sometimes included in Catering package; if not check www.viajerorentacar.com) = Php2,500
Lights and Sounds (RejectKrew, Sound Impact) = Php8,000
Photobooth (check deal sites every day for offers that fall on your day) = Php3,500

GRAND TOTAL (with NICE TO HAVES) Php 238,500