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Welcome to my Padlet wall. I will be examining the various costs associated with wedding planning. I have chosen some popular wedding vendors and included pricing to give you an idea of what a wedding will cost. Enjoy!

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The biggest expense of the wedding is the venue. The cost will vary depending on date, number of guests, menu and if it is an open bar. Expect to pay less during the months November- April due to that being low season and pay more during the rest of the year. Generally, when you book a room with the venue you must guarantee a number of guests. So say you have guaranteed 150 guests but only 125 guests attend the wedding, you must still pay for 150 guests. The website below is for Tosca banquet hall in Oshawa, Ontario. On it you will find sample menus, costs, virtual tours and other information. The sample menus vary from $100 per guest to $145 per guest. That does not include a late night station which is an add on of $6.50-$8.50 per guest. The average wedding guest list is 150 people. So, if you went with the European plan (3 course plated meal and open bar) of $145.00 and a late night station that would make your total $22,875.00 before taxes and gratuities,

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Decor costs vary from wedding to wedding. Costs can be cut by doing things yourself. A basic package will include wedding table backdrop, wedding table decor, cake table and receiving line table. The cost for the basic package starts at $1200.00 and goes upwards depending on how extravagant you want your wedding to be. The venue will include white or ivory table cloths and napkins and chairs. If the Bride and Groom decide they want colored tablecloths, overlays or chair covers that will be an additional cost to them.

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Music is extremely important at a wedding. Whether you are going with a DJ, live band or a combination of the two, music is going to set the mood for the evening. DJ services can include MC, live music, photobooth, live entertainment, lighting and other things to set the atmosphere like smoke. DJ services start at around $500 go upwards depending on the package you choose. The most common package from DJ emporium (pictured in the video below) a DJ based in Vaughan includes DJ, MC, lighting and smoke will cost around $1400. A live band may cost around $750-$1500 for the evening.

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A wedding dress is something every little girl dreams about. Whether it be a large princess ball gown or a streamline classic lace dress, Kleinfeld Bridal has it all. The cost of their dresses start at $810 and go all the way to $27,300.00. A common trend for brides now is to wear two dresses, one for the ceremony and one for the reception, so that number would be doubled in those instances. This may seem like a lot of money to pay for a dress that is only worn once but it is a once in a lifetime event and the dress is the one important detail everyone will remember.

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Kleinfeld Bridal | The Largest Selection of Wedding Dresses in the World!

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A picture is worth a thousand words and you want a professional to capture all the important moments on your special day. Hiring an experienced photographer is extremely important to make your day go smoothly. The photo below was taken by Heather Windsor Photography, a Whitby based photographer. Her packages start at $2500.

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The rings are a symbol of the couples everlasting love. The wedding planning begins with someone asking the question “will you marry me” and giving a ring. The video below is an ad from People’s Jewelers all about that very subject. They offer a variety of engagement rings that start at $89.99 and go all the way to $16,999.15. Bands start at $49.00 and go up to $11,219.15. Let’s say you purchase a mid-range ring at around $4000.00 and then two bands for $1500.00, that would make your total expense on wedding rings $5500.00.

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Cutting the cake is a wedding tradition. Whether you go with a simple cake or a fancy multi-teared fondant cake will effect your cost. The website below is for a Whitby based bakery Mitchel’s Cakes & Dessert Company. They make beautiful wedding cakes and the cost for a wedding cake that serves 150 people is around $600.

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Wedding Cakes 1 - Mitchel's Cake & Dessert Company

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Holly and Daniel chose this striking design that perfectly matched their wedding colours. The custom monogram adds a personal touch and the double hearts topper captures their love with a touch of sparkle. "Thank you so much for the wonderful wedding cake!! To see my vision come to life was amazing!!!

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The wedding invitation is the first thing that people will see in regards to your wedding. It gives people an idea of your wedding theme, colours and an expensive invitation tells them it will be an expensive wedding. The website below is a Canadian printing company. They do more economy wedding invitations starting $.83 per invitation. Other companies include jewels, ribbons and glitter and can cost upwards of $10.00 per invitation. Assuming the guest count is 150 people you would need order around 80 invitations. The cost from Vistaprint would be $89.31.

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Get inspired by 598 professionally designed Wedding Invitations templates. Customize your Wedding Invitations with dozens of themes, colors, and styles to make an impression. Absolutely guaranteed.

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Wedding favours are the Bride and Groom’s way of thanking their guests for coming to their wedding. Not only do they give their guests a special thank you but they also give special gifts to their wedding party as well. A lot of couples choose to DIY the wedding favours as shown in the video below to keep costs down. A wedding favour can cost on average $5.00-$10.00 each, that would make them cost around $375-$750. The bridal party gifts tend to be more costly ranging from $50-$100, so a wedding party of 10 people can cost the Bride and Groom $500-$1000.

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Wedding Favors That Your Guest Will Truly Love

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After all of that planning the couple deserves a vacation to start their married life off right. The video below lists the top 10 honeymoon vacations including California, Switzerland, Greece, Indonesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Maldives, Italy, Hawaii and Paris. The more exotic the destination the more exotic the price tag will be. Often couples will splurge on their honeymoons as it is a once in a lifetime event and they will be talking about it for the rest of their marriage. A honeymoon can cost anywhere from $4000-$10,000.

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Below are my responses to the reflective discussion questions in a word document