Hey Fab Brides!

An average wedding cost $28,000 and with the economy is shambles, one might wonder how to spend her wedding budget. No worries brides, I've found the perfect budget tool in an unsuspected place. The Ritz Carlton has a wonderful tool on their web site that will allow you to enter your number of guests, budget, and all the things you want to include in your wedding.

Here's an example of a wedding for 100 guest with a budget of $50,000. 

Breakdown per Category Breakdown per item in Category Ceremony $500  Site Fee    Officiant Fee $250  Ceremony Accessories $250   Reception $24,000  Site Fee $3,958  Food & Beverage (including wedding cake) $20,042   Fashion & Beauty $5,000  Gown & Alterations $3,030  Headpiece & Veil $505  Bride's Accessories $505  Hair & Makeup $252  Pre-Wedding Pampering $252  Groom's Attire $302  Groom's Accessories $152   Flowers $3,500  Bride's Bouquet $328  Bridesmaid Bouquets $438  Groom & Groomsmen Boutonnieres $88  Flower Girl's Flowers $65  Additional Boutonnieres & Corsages $220  Reception Centerpieces $1,750  Ceremony Flowers $612   Entertainment $3,500  Ceremony Music $438  Cocktail Music $438  Reception Music $2,625   Photography & Videography $5,000  Photography $2,708  Videography $2,292   Stationery $1,000  Invitations $833  Other (thank you notes) $167   Rings $1,000  Her Ring $500  His Ring $500   Transportation & Room Accommodations $750  Bride/Groom Guestroom accommodations $250  Valet Parking $500  Limousine Rental   Gifts $1,500  Favors $750  Attendants' Gifts $750   Miscellaneous $1,500  Wedding Coordinator $1,500   Gratuities $1,000 $1,000   Unallocated funds $1,750 $1,750   SUBTOTAL $50,000 $50,000 You don't have to have your wedding at the RItz, but use their free service! Happy Planning. xoxo, Ayana