Featured 5K Weddings

January 21, 2009 |

My Very Own 5k Wedding!

My Budget:

Wedding Gown:  $349

Gown Alterations:  $187.30

Shoes:  $29.99

Jewelry:

Earrings: $21.20

Necklace:  $15.00

Rings:  $100

Wedding Favors:

Mini cheesecake gifted by Aunt Bijou:  Priceless!

Glass swans:  $89.70 (free shipping)

Reception Decor:

Centerpieces (5 tables), custom printed napkins (100), place cards:  $274.34

Invitations: $35

Ceremony & Reception:

Chair rental (30), Cocktail Reception and Dinner for 30:  $2500

(roughly $83 pp/ includes champagne toast, red/ white wine)

Gratuity:   $600

Officiant: $400 (Gifted by family member)

Cake along with Delivery & Set Up:  $140.61

Groom’s Suit, Son’s Suits (2 Adult, 2 children’s), 1 Shoe Rental w/ cufflinks:  $575.54

Non Ceremonial/ Non Reception Cost:  $1488.64

Ceremony/ Reception Related Cost: $3239.70

Final Cost:  $4728.34

First and foremost, I wanted to post pics from my very own 5K  Wedding.  Well, it was actually a vow renewal but it still counts!  I came in at budget and that is because I did my homework.  I never gave up on seeking resources and always looking for the “next best deal”.  In the end, my guest walked away with the favor above and something that will last forever that reminds them of the special day we shared with one another.

Quick Tip: Order or make at least 5 favors over your head count.  This will ensure you have enough for the unexpected!

This is the actual pond that our ceremony and reception was beside.  It is breathtaking, intimate and even more stunning at dusk!