Welcome to our real wedding budget breakdown series. We're removing the mystery (and the stigma!) away from talking about how much weddings really cost, and helping you make a wedding budget that's realistic! A great day is achievable on any budget, but when it comes to the finer details, we're sharing how real couples allocated their budgets, whether they had €1000, €10,000 or €100,000 to spend.
Today's couple are both 38, they work in sales and arts, and they got married in Dublin with a registry office wedding, followed by an intimate dinner, then a drinks reception at bar in the city.
Budget: €2000
Guests: 20 for the ceremony and dinner, and 60 for drinks
Venue: Registry office, and a restaurant & bar
Wedding Budget Breakdown
Catering: €800
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Flowers: €50
Transport: €100
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Wedding Dress €120
Groom's Suit: €180
Bridesmaids Dress: €100
Groomsmen's Suits: €150
Shoes & Accessories: €300
Rings: €250
Hair & Make-up: €80
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Accommodation: €140
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Honeymoon: €1,000
More or less than you expected to spend?
Lots of little things add up and this can snow ball if you don't keep a list!
Where did your wedding budget come from?
It was savings.
Biggest Splurge?
Fancy shoes!
Biggest Savings?
We saved a lot of money by doing our own flowers and wedding cake.
Honeymoon
We went to London for our honeymoon.
Were you happy with what you spent on your wedding?
Yes, I don't think we'd have done anything differently. We had a very low key day, but loved every minute of it! It suited us perfectly.
Any Tips or Advice?
Do what makes you happy!
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Feature image: Nathalie Marquez Courtney via One Fab Day | All images are from a mix of real weddings and shoots, not the one featured in this budget breakdown.
