Share your budget?

[irishwishes]

Hopefully you can make it out...I didn't feel like typing it out
Ceremony is at Germany and brunch reception at the Living Seas

 

[jshora]

DISNEY FAIRYTALE WEDDING

PHOTOGRAPHY
Magic Kingdom & EPCOT Photo Session. Price $1400
Dessert Party Photography. Price: $350

Total: $1750

LUXURY VANS
Rental Price: $25/each

Total: $250

CEREMONY
Wedding Pavilion Price: $3000

Total: $3000

RECEPTION
Hollywood Hideaway Price: $300
Modified Tinkerbell Brunch Buffet - Adult. Price: $65/each
Child's Gus & Jaq Dinner. Price: $24/each
Domaine St. Michelle Blanc de Blanc (sparkling wine): $37/each (estimated 6 bottles needed)
Sparkling Cider: $24/each

Total: $2,381

WEDDING CAKE
Layer 1 (top): Marble/Bavarian Creme
Layer 2 (bottom): Yellow/Amaretto
Bottom tier Mickey Wave in silver stamps. Top tier "Happily Ever After". beaded border on each tier in amethyst color. Price: $475
White Chocolate Castle Cake Topper w/Silver Turrets. Price: $100
Cake Handling Fee: $100

Total: $675

DESSERT PARTY
UK Lochside Rental: $325
Outdoor Setup Fee: $75
Childhood Memories Buffet - Adult: $25/each
Childhood Memories Buffet - Child: $13/each

Total: $438

Estimated SubTotal: $9,168
Estimated Tax: $466
Estimated Service Charge: $587
Estimated Grand Total: $10,221


Floral BEO:

BOUQUET
Cascade bouquet designed with burnt orange roses, burnt orange lilies, purple lisianthus, purple stock, orange mini gerber daisies, and accents of mango and plum calla lilies and white stephanotis (7) with Swarovski Mickey crystal centers. Accent with clean greens including ivy. Price: $300
7 Mickey Crystals @ $3/each = $21

Total: $321

BRIDESMAID BOUQUET
Petite cascade bouquet of terra cotta roses, burnt orange lilies, purple stock, orange mini gerber daisies and accents of white bouvardia and clean greens including ivy. Price: $125/each

Total: $250

GROOM
Plum mini calla lily with ivy. Accent with 1 clear Swarovski Mickey crystal.
Price: $15
Mickey Crystal: $3

Total: $18

GROOMSMEN
Mango mini calla lily with ivy. Price: $15/each

Total: $30

CEREMONY
Bride to provide unity candle with taper set and stands. Please pre-light taper candles. Sprinkle burnt orange rose petals and purple delphinium petals on the altar table. No aisle décor requested.

Total: $25

BRUNCH
Art Deco Centerpiece - rental.
As pictured but with 1 mango and 1 plum calla lily. Price: $30/each

Total: $120

DESSERT PARTY
9" glass cylinder (rental) Price: $5/each
Fill cylinder with colored gel (alternating orange or eggplant per cylinder).
Suspend 2 LED lights and silver Mickey confetti in the gel. Price: $12/each

Total: $68

SubTotal: $832.00
Tax: $54.08
Grand Total: $886.08

Estimated Event + Floral (w/o tax & service): $10,000

If everything goes as planned, we hit our minimum expenditure almost exactly!

 

[DoomBuggy0922]

Jshora--- omg, that's great!!! How many people are coming to your wedding, if I can be nosy??

 

[jshora]

28 people total (22 guests, 2 bridesmaid, 2 grooms men, myself and DF)

 

[DoomBuggy0922]

28 people total (22 guests, 2 bridesmaid, 2 grooms men, myself and DF)

That's great! I'm a 10am bride trying to stick close to the minimum too.

 

[princesswendy720]

I'm curious what your centerpieces look like..would you mind posting the picture?

 

[robbinh]

bump

 

[FutureDisneyBride]

I am also doing a morning ceremony and a brunch reception and trying to stick to the min. i hope it happens

 

[SleepingBeautyBride]

thanks for sharing! I need all the help I can get to start my budget!!!

I wish there were more DL BEOs

 

[morozco5]

Wishes Brides...

I am looking at a Wishes Wedding possibly fall 2012. DBF hasn't proposed but I am hoping soon since we have looked at rings! Has anyone had a Wishes with around 50-60 guests and stayed within the 12000 minimum? Budget is a huge concern for us, but its my dream to have a DFTW! Any budgets with this info would be so helpful! Gotta have some numbers to persuade the FOB!

Some things going for us-
I know I want a morn. ceremony w/ brunch reception
we won't have alcohol served at the wedding
I am definitely not a huge floral fan

Thanks DisBrides!

we have 50 guests at the AK and WP, no alcohol, dinner buffet and minor floral and we're at 21K ... i'm sure a morning ceremony and reception would be waay cheaper especially if you're not having major floral

 

[disneygaibriella2024]

I am a newbie to this board ! But I am looking into having my wedding for August 2013, I know the min. expenditures will probably go up, but I will base it on 2012's minimums for now. I am going to have mine on a Friday morning so the min. is 12,000. Do you think I could stay at the min. with 23 people? The 23 people are including the bridal party and me and my DF. I know I want to have my wedding at the WP, not sure where I want to have my reception and I would also like a Dessert party and the Cinderella Coach. I also know I dont want much floral at all which will really save me a lot ! Are my thoughts realistic, or is it going to cost more than the min? Any information would really help me, Thanks !

 

[lurkyloo]

I think you could do it, especially since you only have 23 and you're doing a morning event. You might have to do the dessert party at the GF to save on the costs associated with an in-park DP though.

 

[Princess85]

I did my at SBP, reception at the boardwalk and desert party at GF for 21 people and the coach. I came in just under $13,000. Its just about deciding on your priorities. I needed the coach so I went with an ipod set up and had beer and wine instead of full bar. Everyone was so blown away seeing my entrance and nobody complainted about the lack of hard alcohol! We did an afternoon wedding so you can do it for sure!!

 

[disneygaibriella2024]

Thank you so much for the information, it really helps ! We are just hoping to come in around the min. but we do have a higher budget of $15,000. It would just be really nice to come below that as we do have a 6 month old at home and you never know what pops up with a baby and we do want to put a down payment on a house as well ! We luck out that my mom is buying my dress, my dad is giving us $2,000 towards the wedding ! My biggest priorities are photography, the carriage and the food. Floral is not a big deal for me and since we are having a morning wedding we can get away with a "brunch" type meal and the only alcohol we are getting is a half glass of champagne for the toasts because our guests arent drinkers so it isnt a big deal for them I really hope we can do it for less than $15,000, but if I have to spend the budget I will, this is my dream day and to me it is totally worth every penny !

 

[PartofDisney'sWorld]

Thank you so much for the information, it really helps ! We are just hoping to come in around the min. but we do have a higher budget of $15,000. It would just be really nice to come below that as we do have a 6 month old at home and you never know what pops up with a baby and we do want to put a down payment on a house as well ! We luck out that my mom is buying my dress, my dad is giving us $2,000 towards the wedding ! My biggest priorities are photography, the carriage and the food. Floral is not a big deal for me and since we are having a morning wedding we can get away with a "brunch" type meal and the only alcohol we are getting is a half glass of champagne for the toasts because our guests arent drinkers so it isnt a big deal for them I really hope we can do it for less than $15,000, but if I have to spend the budget I will, this is my dream day and to me it is totally worth every penny !

I think you can definitely do it! We are having around 90-ish guests and are keeping the budget at about 20k. We have the same priorities as you, the food, carriage, and photography, and not so much decor and floral. I set the floral/decor budget to 2k and we've really been able to maximize it thanks to our floral planner. One thing that also really helped was hiring an outside photographer.

 

[disneygaibriella2024]

I think you can definitely do it! We are having around 90-ish guests and are keeping the budget at about 20k. We have the same priorities as you, the food, carriage, and photography, and not so much decor and floral. I set the floral/decor budget to 2k and we've really been able to maximize it thanks to our floral planner. One thing that also really helped was hiring an outside photographer.

Yay, I really hope so ! It is my dream to have a disney wedding. I actually want to get an outside photographer anyways ! I think I want either Misty or Vicki and David Arndt. I am leaning more towards Vicki and David from all of the people raving about them on here !

 

[sambycat]

I am leaning more towards Vicki and David from all of the people raving about them on here !

LURVE them!!!!!

 

[jlocmac]

Bump!! Really would like to see more Escape BEOs! TIA

 

[Nichole33]

This thread was so helpful when we were planning our budget, so it's finally my turn to share! I wanted a lot of floral and Elizabeth was great to work with. We came in only $30 over budget!

Floral BEO​

CEREMONY: Wedding Pavilion – Time: 5:00pm
PRE RECEPTION: Boardwalk: Atlantic Dance Hall – upstairs – Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
RECEPTION: Boardwalk: Atlantic Dance Hall - main floor – Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm

BRIDAL
Gown color: white
BOUQUET: Round, French bouquet of black magic roses with burgundy mini calla lilies. = $280.00
-Accent with 10 clear Swarovski single crystals.
-Wrap stems 100% with black satin ribbon with and accent with a row of Swarovski crystals down the handle using 4 singles and 1 Mickey in the middle.

14 single crystals = $14.00
1 Mickey crystal= $3.00

MAGIC KINGDOM PHOTO SHOOT
Pick up bridal bouquet from reception, bring back to florist shop, refresh and replace floral as needed. Deliver to Magic Kingdom by TBD time on October 27th. = $75.00

MAID OF HONOR & BRIDESMAIDS
Gown Color: Black
BOUQUET: Round, French bouquet of black magic roses (please use as open roses as possible). = 6 x $105.00 = $630.00
-Wrap the stems 100% with silver firefly ribbon.

FLOWER GIRLS
Gown Color: White
Bride to provide basket.
Fill with white rose petals. = 2 x $10.00 = $20.00

GROOM
Burgundy red mini calla lily with ruscus. Wrap the stems with black satin ribbon. = $17.00
-Accent the stems with a row of clear Swarovski crystals using in this order: 1 single, 1 Mickey, 1 single.

Duplicate boutonniere for MK portrait session. = $17.00

4 single crystals = $4.00
2 Mickey crystals = $6.00

BEST MAN, GROOMSMEN & USHERS
Black magic rose with ruscus. Wrap the stems with black satin ribbon. = 7 x $12.50 = $87.50

FATHERS
Black magic rose with ruscus. Wrap the stems with black satin ribbon. = 3 x $12.50 = $37.50

MOTHERS & GRANDMOTHERS
Single white rose with filler, greens and a black satin ribbon bow. Wrist.= 3 x $26.00 = $78.00

CEREMONY
Bride to provide unity candle and taper set.

Unity arrangement designed long and low (flat on top) with mixed burgundy floral and greens with accents of mixed white floral. = $200.00

Swag white chiffon down both sides of the aisle with a swag point at rows 1/3/6/9/11. = $150.00

White columns (without skirting) placed at the F/M/L rows on both sides of the aisle - rental. = 6 x $12.50 = $75.00

Top each column with a textured (but nothing hanging) arrangement of mixed burgundy and white floral with clean greenery. = 6 x $200.00 = $1,200.00

Bride to provide aisle runner. (See $25 set fee) Preset from the altar to the back of the pavilion.

Scatter black magic rose petals down both sides of the aisle. = $200.00

STAGED EXIT
Black magic rose petals loose in a basket. = 58 x $2.50 = $145.00

PRE-RECEPTION
No décor needed.
Existing Seating.
Resort to provide black table linens.
Bride to provide guest book and pen.

DINNER
132" Round pewter pintuck floor length table linens for the head table and each round. = 13 x $39.00 = $507.00

Head Table for 14
Resort to base the head table with black floor length linens and provide black napkins.
Transfer the unity arrangement and place centered on the head table.

5" Cube vases - rental. = 2 x $5.00 = $10.00
Fill with a French arrangement of black magic roses. = 2 x $45.00 = $90.00
Place on the head table.

6 Rounds
Transfer the aisle arrangements and place one per round on top of silver candelabras with 4 battery operated taper candles. = 6 x $25.00 = $150.00

Bride to provide charger plates.

CAKE
3 Tiered Custom Cake.
At the base of all 3 tiers put black satin ribbon. = 3 x $10.00 = $30.00

At the base of the cake on the top and bottom tiers (on top of the ribbon) put 3 row crystal bling ribbon. = $171.00

Crystal covered E for the cake topper. = $150.00

CAKE TABLE DÉCOR
Place bridal party bouquets on the cake table.

BOUQUET TOSS
Bride to use one of the BM bouquets.

FAVORS
Bride to provide to be preset at each seat.

ESCORT CARDS
Mickey silhouette chocolates in milk with guest name and table information. Wrap in clear cello and tied with a red ribbon. One per family/couple. = 35 x $6.00 = $210.00

PLACE CARDS
Bride to provide place cards to be preset at each seat.

TABLE NUMBERS
Bride to provide.

MENU CARDS
Bride to provide.

SUBTOTAL $4,583.00
FL TAX (6.5%): $297.90
SUBTOTAL: $4,880.90
MOVE FEE: $100.00
SET FEE: $25.00
DELIVERY FEE: $25.00

FINAL TOTAL: $5,030.90

 

[Nichole33]

This is our BEO right now. It took a couple revisions and some negotiations, but I am pretty pleased with it so far. We are at 55 people right now, but that seems to change almost daily! I included the cost of our rehearsal dinner in the list, but we are paying for that separately. Our MK/Epcot Shoot was also rescheduled from October to March, so we opted to pay for that separately.

ESTIMATED BUDGET
Based on 55 Guests (53 adults & 2 children)

Hen/Stage Party - Friday, Oct. 21 (8:30 PM - 2:30 AM)
Transportation
Chartered Bus (6 hrs @ $97.65/hr. [8:30-2:30am]) = $585.90


Rehearsal Dinner - Sunday, Oct. 23 (5-7:30 PM)
('Ohana)
24 adults @ $35.14++ = $1,020.47 (Billed separately)


Welcome Reception - Sunday, Oct. 23 (8-10:30 PM)
(Based on Grand Floridian Sago Key w/Magic Kingdom fireworks projected at 9:30 pm)

Beverages
Cash Bar
Bartendar Fee @ $100.00++ = $0.00
(Fee is waived if bar sales exceed $500)

Entertainment
Solo Violinist = $575.00

Menu
Chocolate Fondue (~$11.50++ pp x 49 p) = $726.15
Assorted Icecreams (25 @ $5.25++) = $169.14
Pitchers of Ice Water = $0.00

Floral
Table Linens (existing black tablecloths from the resort)= $0.00
Decorations from GF = $0.00


Wedding Ceremony - Monday, Oct. 24 (5 PM)

Transportation
Chartered Bus ($97.65 hr./8 hr. /50 passenger [4:00-12:00]) = $781.20
Luxury Towncar for Extra Bride’s Party to WP ($25 per van/one way) = $25.00
Luxury Van for Extra Grooms’s Party to WP ($25 per van/one way) = $25.00
Limo ($95 hr./4 hr. [3:00-7:30]) = $398.00
Cinderella's Coach = $2,850.00

Ceremony Location Fee = $3,195.00

Floral
Bridal Bouquet ~ $297.00+ = $316.31
Bridesmaid Bouquet ~ 5 @ $105.00+ = $559.13
Groom's Boutonniere @ $22.00+ = $23.43
Boutonnieres ~ 10 @ $12.50+ = $133.13
Mother Corsages ~ 4 @ $26.00+ = $110.76
Flower Girl Petals ~ 2 @ $10+ = $135.79
Flower Petals Scattered ~$200+ = $213.00
Medium petals loose in basket to toss ~51 @ $2.50+ = $154.43
Unity Candle Arrangement ~ 1 @ $200.00+ = $213.00
Columns (no covering) ~ 6 @ $12.50+ = $79.88
Table Centerpiece ~6 @ $225.00+ = $1,437.75
Chiffon Swag Aisle ~ $150+ = $159.75
Set runner =$25.00


Wedding Cocktail Hour (6-7 PM)
Menu
Cheese Display ~55 @ $10.00++ per person = $708.76

Beverage
Bartendar Fee @ $100.00++ = $0.00
(Fee is waived if bar sales exceed $500)

Open Call Brand Package Bar @ $42.00++ per person = $2,760.29
(Based on 5 hours / 51 adults drinking)

Open Non-Alcoholic Bar @ $24.50++ per person = $117.00
(Based on 5 hours / 4 non-drinking guests)

Champagne for Bride & Groom (2 @ $37.50++) = $89.54

Floral
Table Linens (existing black tablecloths from the resort) = $0.00

Entertainment
DJ with atmosphere lighting, dance floor and a stage manager = $1,750.00
(based on 5 hours reception)

ADH Marquee = $250.00


Reception (7-11 PM)
Menu
Plated Menu @ $74.00++ per person = $4,958.73
(Based on 52 adults)

Special Menu for Bride’s Dad @ $89 = $114.69

Kid's Menu
Menu @ $24.50++ per person = $63.14
(Based on 2 children ages 3-9 years)

Vendor Meals (2 @ $24.50++) = $63.14

Wedding Cake (~55 @ $10.50+ pp) = $744.20
Cake Handling Fee (~55 @ $2.21+ pp) = $129.45
Crystal Ribbon & Topper = $373.82

Floral
Table Linens (existing black tablecloths & napkins from the resort) = $0.00
Table Overlays (silver pintuck overlay) 13 @ $39.00+ ea = $539.96
Cube Vase (~2 @ $5) and rose arrangement (~2 @ $45)+ = $106.50
Escort Cards (~35 @ $6+ ea) = $223.65
Floral Moving Fee = $100.00

Entertainment
Confetti Cannon = $675.00

Room Delivery to Boardwalk after reception = $10.00


MK/Epcot Photo Shoot - Saturday, March 24, 2012 (6:30 AM)
Photography/Videography
MK & Epcot Shoot = $1,417.52 (Billed Separately)


ESTIMATED WEDDING EVENT TOTAL: $26,555.09

+denotes 6.5% sales tax to be added
++denotes 21% gratuity plus 6.5% sales tax to be added