From experience and from research, below are the main things involved in the budget of a typical wedding:

1. Tradition formality - every culture has its own set of tradition practices, from dowry to gifts exchange
2. Ceremony - whether at church or at a hall
3. Reception - usually there's a reception after the ceremony
4. Banquet/Dinner
5. Bride + Groom's attire and adornments
6. Pre-wedding Beauty Indulgences
7. Bridal Attendants' garbs and such
8. Florist & Deco
9. Cakes & Such
10. Stationeries
11. Photography & Videography
12. Gifts, Tokens or Favours
13. Honeymoon arrangements
14. Marriage registration
14. Miscellaneous - transportation, change of home, bedroom decoration and anything

If you've covered all the above, rest assured you're insured for a successful wedding.

The first thing any couple needs to do after marriage proposal, would be to sit down together and chart out the budget.

As the coordinator, I would first, present them with the budget list and get them to chart it first before start on any of the above.

This blog can only serve theoretically and for your information only. In order to get the full experience of everything, you would need to check with me personally.

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