Your Budget Estimator

Why? Because we don’t want you to have any hidden surprises

Cocktails, beer, and wine

  • We have a small group and they are not big drinkers - $1,000

  • We are likely to choose beer, wine, and a few signature drinks for a group of around 100 - $1,600+

  • We like to have a good time and are likely to choose some higher end options. $2,000+

  • Yeah.... we have a big group and should probably budget on the high end. $2,800

    Capturing the moment

  • I will be looking for the least expensive option. Other things are more important to me. approx $1,200

  • I know photos are important even if it's for less than a full day of coverage approx $2,500

  • I want really good photos and lots of them approx $3,500 plus

  • Photography is one of the most important elements of my wedding to me. I want to go all out. $5,000 or more and I may consider adding a Videographer and some drone shots too

    All the pretty flowers

  • I would prefer not to spend any of my budget on flowers $0. (e have had Brides collect and then style with greenery & candles alone)

  • I to want flowers for the bridal party and parents only approx $700

  • I also want some flowers for the ceremony area and/or reception area. (basic *Arbour, head & dining tables) approx $1600 -$2000

  • I love flowers! Bring them on. $3,000+

  • Flowers are very important to me and I plan to invest in them heavily, ie hanging installs $4000 upwards

    Let's party with DJ & Light effects

  • I will create a playlist and use your speaker so my music entertainment is free

  • I want a competent professional. approx $750

  • I want a professional with more lighting and upgrades. $1500 +

  • We would like a string quartet or something more upscale. $2,000+

    The Dress

  • I know I'll look beautiful without the dress being expensive. $500

  • The dress is important to me. $1,200

  • I know I'm going to fall in love something more expensive. $2,500

  • My dress is extremely important to me. $4,000+

    Your other half’s attire

  • They'll look great in anything. $250

  • They're a little picky. $500

  • It's really important too. $1000+

    Beautiful you

  • I plan to do my own hair and makeup - $0

  • I want to have my hair and makeup done professionally, but not pay for others $350

  • I want to pay for a small bridal party to have their hair and makeup done professionally $1,000

  • I want to pay for a small bridal party + a few other special women (moms, grandmas, etc.) to have hair and makeup done. $1,400+

  • I want a bigger bridal party and other special women to have professional hair and makeup $2,000

    Let's talk cake

  • We will choose an affordable option 0 -$200

  • We want a traditional naked 3 tier naked approx $600 (This estimate is not based on headcount.)

  • We want a very elaborate cake $1100 upwards +

Tell us about your pretty paper ideas

  • It's modern day. I'm sending electronic invites or just doing a wedding website. $0

  • I will choose simple and affordable invites. $100

  • I'm totally in love with all the beautiful invitations on Pinterest and will invest in this area. $1,000+ for all sorts of printed wedding matter

Getting from here to there

  • I am not planning to provide transportation for my guests. $0

  • I am would like to book some mini buses picking up guests for a fun tour from Blackwood Barn to Laurenvale Estate for our Ceremony under The White Capella and return approx starting 54 guests that’s $6.48pp. (this will only apply to couples booking a ceremony at Laurenvale)

    Tableware

  • I want a Eco friendly compostable/disposable options that looks good in photos. $__________

  • I will use the caterers tableware included in my Menu order. Cutlery, white dinnerplates, white napkins.


    I am not a DIY bride and would love to engage your Styling Partner

  • Upgraded Styling ie gold or gold & coloured cutlery, crystal glasswear if adding beverage table service, upgraded florals on all tables, full table linens with a variety of colour choices and coloured napkins and lots of goodies (please enquire) Styling option 1 - $35pperson Styling option 2 - $45pp

    Celebrant

  • Celebrants range from $650 for a local up to $1100 including full MC service and full run sheet from ceremony start time.

How much do you want to allow for the "extra" fun things you might come up with? (Favours, late night snacks, gifts for bridal party, upgrades to the above options, or things not accounted for?)

  • $500

  • $1,000

  • $1,500

Add Venue Hire cost including accommodation

  • Prime Saturday $6170.

  • June, July $5670

  • Prime Friday $5770

  • June, July, $5270

  • Prime Mid-Week $5270

  • June, July, $4770

Blackwood BYO Bar $1500
Laurenvale Estate $1950
Add Menu choice ie Gold Buffet @ $110pp x 80 $________

Total wedding budget $____________