How much would it cost to have a simple, intimate yet very elegant wedding nowadays?

As I was checking the newspaper, I saw a column from the WeddingsatWork.com founders Benz & John Rana as they interviewed 2 of the top wedding coordinators in the industry: Jody Liwanag of Events Experts & Queen David of Just Like Ours on what they can recommend to have a simple yet elegant wedding for a budget conscious couple.

It fascinated me to create my own version, so I tried creating one from my own research (reading other couple's reviews, my first-hand experience from suppliers) that I can confidently refer or show to a friend or to anybody who are totally clueless on what they want and where to start.

I think this checklist is appropriate for those who are looking for a wedding na they can say na good for the budget wary pero hindi nascrimp ang quality. Totoong hindi lahat ng mura ay worth it, dahil in the end of it all you just tend to double your expenses so might as well get someone na sure ka naman sa kalidad ng trabaho.

here's the table:

Church	Nuestra Senora de Gracia, Malate (includes priest, red carpet, floral arrangement, soloist & organist)	9000
Caterer	Casa Marinero (buffet for 100 guests, 1 night room accomodation in one of their suites, sound system, floral arrangement, cake & wine) (www.casamarinero.com)	60000
Photo/Video	Niceprint (www.niceprint.com.ph)	42000
Venue	Free c/o Casa Marinero	0
Flowers	Angel of Hearts (http://angel0fhearts.multiply.com)	7000
Invitations	DIY	2000
Souvenirs	Tutuban (candle holders)	2500
cake	Free c/o Casa Marinero
entertainment	Missy Litao for emcee	5000
	Singer friends	0
Attire	Groom's barong with pants	1500
	Bridal gown c/o Adora Revilloza (http://adorascreations.multiply.com)	15000
	5 Entourage gowns c/o Adora Revilloza (1500 each)	7500
	5 Groom's men barongs (600 each)	3000
Bridal Car	Adeb E220 Benz	3500
Hair & Makeup	Gina Si (bride+2pax, with retouch) (http://www.outofthemakeupbox.co.nr)	7000
Rings	14k wedding bands from Mayfair	10000
Total		175,700

So it is still possible to have an elegant wedding without shelling too much moolah.

Nonetheless, some couple might have enough money to go for something others might consider not a priority (a better gown, preps accomodation). Tsaka it's not bad naman to invest in this kind of event as it'll be forever in your memories. Remember what Bo Sanchez said. =)

Bottomline, kanya-kanyang trip tayo.

Anyways, I hope this can help those who are doing their inital budget plans.

Just don't forget to research early and book ahead (as long as you are sure you trust the supplier) para ma-lock ang prices.