INFOGRAPHIC: The Cost Of Wedding In The Philippines
1 min readFinding your forever doesn’t come cheap. While the wedding may be the first expensive day you’ll have as a couple, it is important that you and your partner both have an idea on how expensive weddings can be. And with enough luck and preparation, you can financially prepare for that grand day. Here are the things you need to prepare for your big walk down the altar.
The Paperwork
Birth Certificate            P140
Certificate of No Marriage  P195
Marriage License                P320
Baptismal and Confirmation Certificate with “for marriage purposes” seal from your respective parish.
The Ceremony
Church                   P10,000 and up
Officiating priest          P1,000 to P2,000
Wedding ring             P10,000 and up
Wedding attire            P30,000 and up
Hair and makeup          P10,000 and up
Photo/video coverage      P20,000 and up
Invitations                P150 and up per head
The Reception
Buffet                    P500 and up per head
Drinks                   P10,000 and up
Emcee                   P2,000 and up
Performers               P5,000 and up
Add-ons
Lights and sounds         P15,000 and up
Wedding cake             P3,500 and up
Hotel room for guests         P2,000 and up
Tips on how to save money on your wedding day
1. Keep it simple. Instead of being grand, go for something unique.
2. Plan your guest list carefully. Keep it intimate
3. Get a family or friend to help organize the wedding with you.
4. Save up for your wedding. Do not borrow everything just for the ceremony.
5. Make it dutch, if possible. Remember, it takes two to tango. –Dino Mari Testa
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