Don't delay, Heidi Allen's here to show you how to budget your wedding

Have you done pre-wedding research? Heidi Allen gives us financial tips and strategies that'll help you keep your wedding day costs in check.

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Expenses Spent	% of Total Budget	My Estimate	What was Spent
Ceremony: Location fee, officiant fee, marriage license, musician's fees, ring	2% - 3.5%
Reception: Reception Site, Food, Drinks, Rentals, Cake, Favors	30% - 48%
Attire: Dress, Headpiece/veil, undergarments and hosiery, shoes, accessories, jewelry, hair and makeup, Groom's Tuxedo or Suit, shoes, bow tie, cuff links, studs, suspenders	10% - 18%
Rings: His and her rings, engraving	8% - 12%
Flowers: Ceremony, bride's bouquet, maid-of-honor and bridesmaid's bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres, centrepieces, flower-girl basket	5% - 13%
Music: Ceremony musicians and / or DJ, cocktail hour musicians, sound system rental	5% - 8%
Photographer: Photographer and videographer's fees, albums, additional prints, disposable cameras for candids.	7% - 12%
Transportation: Transportation for wedding party, guest shuttle and / or parking attendants	2%
Stationary: Invitations, response cards, thank you notes, postage, calligraphy, guest book	3% - 5%
Gifts: Bridesmaid and groomsmen, parents, welcome baskets for out-of-town guests	3%