This page is to help you with 2 things; an item list of costs you should consider and the respective estimate of cost. I want to emphasize the word estimate as it is literally that. Each item has it’s own options and depending on your needs and wants it is impossible to give you an exact cost of the wedding. Added to this different suppliers have well established reputations, use different quality equipment, varying experience and the list goes on. Here is a quick taster of the wedding budget;
- Engagement ring – precious metal for male £1,000, female £2,000 and/or;
- Watches – designer £2,500 and/or;
- Bridal gold set – £7,500
- Groom’s suit or Sherwani – designer wear – £1,200
- Groom’s accessories – shirt, cuff-links etc – £210
- Bride’s dress – made to order – £1,500
- Venue & Catering package – Asian style 3 course meal for 500 people £5,000
- Marquee hire – £2,500
- Music – DJ hire £600
- Henna artist for a group – £200
- Kids entertainment – £300
- Cake – sponge/cream filling – £200
- Decor – £300
- Hair stylist £150
- Make up artist £100
- Photography – 1 day, 2 people £1,000
- Videographer – 1 day, 2 people £700
- Gifts to exchange – £500