Budget breakdown
A recent survey by Wedding and Home magazine estimated that these are the
average costs of everything you need:
Engagement ring: £815
Wedding rings: £408
Bride's dress: £636
Groom's outfit: £331
Bridesmaids / attendants outfits: £385
Bride's going-away outfit: £133
Bridal underwear: £75
Cosmetics: £50
Photography: £418
Video: £357
Flowers: £242
Transport: £244
Stationery: £157
Ceremony fees: £262
Catering: £1,859
Drink: £646
Cake: £188
Reception venue: £690
First night hotel: £130
Honeymoon: £2,440
Total = £11,147
Use this list as a guideline - you may be relieved to find that you can
easily spend less in some areas.
