So wedding planning is underway, you’ve set a budget but things are really adding up quickly – here is a brief list of items so many couple’s don’t factor into their overall budget.

1. postage
2. wedding stationary (not just invitations)
3. Audio at the ceremony
4. lighting + generators
5. tips + gratuity
6. sales tax + service charges
7. feeding your vendors
8. the marriage license
9. breakfast + lunch for the wedding party
10. including yourself in the head count
11. unexpected + uninvited guests
12. completely unpredictable stuff
13. delivery, setup + breakdown fees
14. hair + makeup trials
15. extra alterations

photograph Laura Andrea Harris