Budget

I wondered if anyone wouldn't mind sharing their costs for Cuba. I hear its fairly inexpensive there and they also provide some free wedding packages. It would help a lot!

Thanks,

Jenn

Travel/Transportation/Resort: 4,009

Photography (2 different photogs cecilia dumas and pierre violle): 3,000

That's it, because it's just us two!

Our budget is 10K but think it will turn out to be more like 15K - footing the bill ourselves as many others so def not going over 15K - I hope ha ha.

Hmm....okay, let's see if I can keep track of all of this...

Accomodations for me and FI--$2100

Wedding fees--$2000

Catering and liquor (AHR)-$4000

Flowers (real touch)-$295 I LOVE THIS PRICE!

DJ-$495 (friend of the family)

Photographer-$500 (BRILLIANT starving photographer just starting his business)

OOT Bags/Favors-$1000

Wedding party gifts-$800

AHR decorations-$1000

Total--$12,190 before wedding bands. All wedding attire was paid for by the parents. I guess this isn't too bad considering that we got a lot more for this amount than we would have gotten having a wedding at home.

Congrads, I see your wedding isnt that expensive, which is a great thing!!! where are you getting married at in Las Vegas? Have you ever been to the venus gardens in Caesars Palace?

well really thats all matters, just you and him. Congrads

We were wanting to stay under 10k...but it doesn't look possible anymore . Here is our budget hoping it helps others as much as others helped us. ...we still have about 10 months to go so numbers can and will change..hopefully for the cheaper.

Expecting about 40 ppl

Wedding Package: $2375.00

Boutonnieres (1): $10.00

Bouquets (1): $35.00

DJ 2 hrs: $300.00

Open Bar: $400.00

Room - 6 nights (approx): $4,000.00 (for three people)

Invitations: $175.00 (DIY)

Dress: $250.00 (that's what he's hoping i spend....)

Grooms Attire: 150.00

Photographer: ? (not sure what to do for this yet)

TOTAL $7,695.00

OTHER EXPENSES

Entertainment: $2000.00 (for while on trip..casino..boat trips etc)

OOT Bags: $200.00

Thank You Notes: $100

Wedding Bands: $1000

special item for wedding pictures: $250 (prop)

Marriage License: $135.00

Bridesmaid Hair & Makeup: $250.00 (mine is included in package)

TOTAL: $3935

BOTH TOTALED: $11630.00

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POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL EXPENSES

special reception: $60pp I think... we want to do this IF we can fit it in the budget.

Dog Kennel: $500

Bus To and From Airport: unknown (so guests don't have to park and pay at airport)

Table Covers: $200

Travel Insurance: $ uknown

Flower Girl Dress: $ 100

and i know there will be surprise costs and things i forgot to add.

I've noticed that a lot of people's beginning budgets were around $10k, which is where mine is currently at. At first glance, some of the packages seem do-able at that rate, but I always end up opting for the everything under the sun.

However, I'm going to try sticking to my guns with the $10k budget. I'll let you all know what the final numbers are once we get things under control.

Thanks for sharing! Our budget is $10K and right now we are at about $5800 with resort for 2 weeks, "free wedding package", flights (FIs mom & dad are getting these for us with flyer miles), invitations, STD, gift bags and a few items for in them. We still have reception, decorations, entertainment, and attire to get.