in my dreams

I thought I'd do some wishful thinking and plan my budget according to what my friend spent on her wedding. I give you the $14,000 dream budget:


Bride's attire:
Dress - 1,500.00
Shoes - 50.00
Alterations - 200.00
Veil - 50.00
Earrings - 30.00
Makeup - 60.00
TOTAL: 1,890.00


Ceremony:
Church fees - 400.00
Decorations - 100.00
Bouquets/flowers - 400.00
TOTAL: 900.00


Reception:
Venue rental - 600.00
Food/drinks/alcohol/cake - 4,000.00
Centerpieces/decorations - 500.00
Linens/chair rentals - 800.00
Music (band?) - 1,280.00
Guestbook - 30.00
Invitations/postage - 500.00
Photography - 3,500.00

TOTAL: 11,210.00

GRAND TOTAL: 14,000.00


Basically, I'd get my dream photographer, the dress I really loved, not make the invitations myself, and spring for fancier food.

Oh, and if they were in my price range (and it's entirely possible they wouldn't be), I'd hire one of two bands: "Queen for a Day" or "Hard Night's Day" -- Queen and The Beatles cover bands. How fun would that be?