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Did you know that the average cost of a wedding in the Dallas area is roughly $34,000? Weddings can get very costly very quickly if a budget isn't put into play. It is important to allocate a set amount of funds to each component of your wedding. First, discuss with your fianc�e and financial contributors what your budget will be. Then, use our guide to help plan how you will portion the funds. While planning, please keep in mind that Studio10Fourteen has full service packages that allow costs to be automatically controlled. You'll never have to worry about going over budget.

Stationary (3%) Invitations, Reply Cards, Thank You Cards Guestbook	Photography (10%) Photographer or Videographer and Disposable Cameras	Ceremony (2%) Location and officiant fees, marriage license

Attire (10%) Bridal Gown, Veil, Shoes, Jewelry, Tuxedo	Entertainment (8%) DJ, Live Band, or Sound System Rental	Wedding-Day Transportation (2%) Limousine or luxury sedan for transportation from ceremony and reception

Flowers & Decoration (8%) Bridal Bouquets, Attendant Bouquets, Boutonnieres, Corsages, Centerpieces, Balloons, Flower-Girl Basket	Rings (4%) Purchase and engraving of his and her wedding bands	Catering (25%) Food, Drinks, Bridal Cake, Groom Cake

Reception (25%) Reception Site, Chair Cover & Table Linen Rentals	Gifts (3%) Parent, Bridesmaids, & Groomsmen Gifts

expense breakdown...who pays for what?

BRIDE'S FAMILY		GROOM'S FAMILY

Stationary (i.e., Invitations, Thank You Cards)		Marriage License
Ceremony and Reception Music		Groom's Party Accessories (i.e., Ties, Gloves)
Bridesmaid Bouquets and Flowers		Bride's Bouquet and Corsage
Photographer or Videographer		Groom's Party Boutonnieres
Transportation		Rehearsal Dinner
Reception Costs (Site, Catering, Linen Rentals, Food)		Bride's Gift
Bridal Gown		Honeymoon
Bridesmaids' Gifts		Groomsmen Gifts

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