My wedding budget was as follows, for about 55 guests and an afternoon hors d'oeuvres reception: Dress $ 550 Jessica McClintock "Geneva" 1/2 of bridesmaids' dresses $ 130 2, J C Penney's Shoes $ 10 Wal-mart Hose $ 10 Sears, 2 pairs Flowers for hair $ 5 silk, from fabric shop Makeup $ 20 Bra $ 40 Purchased at bridal shop Church, minister $ 0 Was church member Music $ 550 3-piece folk/renaissance band Flowers $ 240 Invitations $ 150 Reaves Engraving Mailing $ 35 Photography $1050 $600 was for album & prints Mailing labels $ 20 Reception site $ 300 Local historic site Catering $1500 Cake $ 110 Champagne $ 90 Domaine St. Michel Blanc de Blanc One-use cameras $ 100 Total $4910 I don't include rings or honeymoon, because I don't think they're really part of the wedding. I also spent $140 on bridesmaids' gifts, and I think my husband spent about $90 on groomsmen's gifts, which I'm not sure really belong under "wedding expenses" either.