Bridal Shower Budget

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Bridal Shower Budget

Your bridal shower budget, in most cases, will be your main concern as you start your planning. The number of people throwing the bridal shower will influence it, as the cost will be divided. Choose a figure that is affordable for all involved.

Where do you start?
What type of party would you like to plan? Decide what you think is most important to the bride. Choose what you will spend in each category.

• Downloadable bridal shower budget planner...

Having a budget checklist will keep you on track. Make a list of all categories of your party, start to finish, that will have an expense.

• Invitations...remember to add the cost of postage.
• Decorations...balloons, flowers, props, etc.
• Paper goods...plates, cups, napkins, utensils, etc
• Cost to rent a hall, if necessary.
• Cost if you need to rent chairs, tables, or other equipment.
• Food
• Beverages
• Cake
• Music
• Entertainment
• Games
• Prizes
• Disposable cameras or other photo costs
• Favors
• Bridal shower gift

Once you have your checklist completed, determine the number of guests. Your bridal shower food and drink, will be two of your larger expenses. What is reasonable to spend, for the number of guests invited?

Go over each point in your wedding shower budget checklist, and allot a certain amount, until you are happy with the results. Keep your priorities in mind. For instance, having less guests, would save money, but you may decide you can't cut the guest list. In this case, the food can be less extravagant, or you might just serve cake and coffee.

*** Finally, take a look at our party necessities list to make sure you've planned for all items you'll need.

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