Seriously though, I find most of the costs of wedding vendors too steep. So we discussed what is important to us, and how we can get away with getting what we want at the price we want to pay. Here's a rough list of our expenses so far:
- Wedding gown (my splurge) – 17k (lace and moderate beading), I was shocked to find out that gowns nowadays range from 35-120k
- Bride’s H&MU – 1k (total of 3k including my Mom and sister) D recommended a make up artist from Body Shop. I almost passed out when I discovered that the current rates for hair and make up is between 5-10k
- Rings – 12k (M is currently canvassing rings at Binondo and Sta. Cruz)
- Groom’s Attire – 2k (pina jusi plus pants)
- Entourage outfits (including H&MU) – to be shouldered by members of the entourage (sourcing from divi for 650/gown)
- Church – 13k (Sta. Rita de Cascia Parish, includes flowers and soloist, although we’re bringing in Bukas Palad (gift from J) to sing)
- Venue – 5.5k (UP Balay Kalinaw), discounted rate for alumna
- Catering – 30k (cocktail reception--currently choosing from Henry's, Chateau Verde and Chocolate Kiss)
- Wedding cake – gift from a cousin; ordering it from Estrel's
- Flowers – 3k (from dimasalang)
- Photographer – 20k (our friend M is charging us for service only; Nards and I want to create our own albums. We're also going to ask J to take candids during the wedding and reception. Also we've opted for no video because we don’t like the lights, although we're hoping Kidlat wouldn't mind bringing his video camera with him :P)
- Invitations – 1k (DIY, we had an assemble-the-invitation-party at my place)
- Favors – eco bags, will be sewn by a friend who makes bags for Nothing But Water and Sari Sari.
- Documents - 2.5k (CENOMAR, Baptismal Certs etc)
- Car – will use my Dad’s new car (ha! buti na lang! :P)
- Coordinators – we did not find this necessary because our close friends are going to help us with all the details during the wedding
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