The Wedding of Eric Wadsworth and Natalia Pierce

Ceremony Location: The wedding site is Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church at 13719
South Avers Avenue, Robbins Illinois. The pastor Rev. Ralph Brown will be conducting the
ceremony and nuptials.
Reception: The reception will be at Michelles Ballroom, Inc. located at 2800 W. Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618. We had to bring our own bartender and caterer with a buffet style dinner.
http://michellesballroom.com/Mi-Rental-Prices_0214.pdf
Brides Dress: The dress came from Davids Bridal and it costs $750.00. The dress was bought
on sell from its original price of one thousand dollars.
http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Sweetheart-Beaded-Lace-Trumpet-Gown-
CRL277_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Price-Bridal-Gowns-$400-$799.99
Grooms Tux: Tuxedo was rented from Mens Wearhouse. The colors are black with a lavender
tie.
http://www.menswearhouse.com/mens-clothes/formalwear/tuxedos/wilke-2b-sv-ff-elp-portly-
tux-304K10
Musicians for Ceremony: Musicians will be provided by the church as a favor to the groom. Also
the bride will walk in to a CD track.
Flowers: Flowers were provided by Flowers by Michelle. The colors of the flowers are lavender.
http://www.flowersbymichelle.com/
Photography and video: Will be provided by Michael Candid. The package includes an all-day
photographer and an unlimited amount of pictures.
http://www.michaelcandid.com/pricing-digital-flush.html
Brides Headpiece: The headpiece was purchased from Davids bridal. It is very traditional.
http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Two-Tier-Mid-Length-Veil-with-Horsehair-Trim-
VW371414_Accessories-Veils-All-Veils-Mid-Length
Wedding Rings: The rings were purchased at Kay Jewelers. The grooms ring is a simple gold
band, and
http://www.kay.com/en/kaystore/engagement---wedding/mens-wedding-band-10k-yellow-gold-
252358104--1/100006/100006.100007.100011
http://www.kay.com/en/kaystore/engagement---wedding/diamond-anniversary-band-1-4-ct-tw-
round-cut-10k-white-gold-531975009/100006/100006.100007.100011
Transportation: Limousine services will be provided by American Coach Limousine. They
charge ninety dollars an hour and will be needed for 12 hours.
http://www.americancoachlimousine.com/chicago-limo-wedding-service
Brides Hair and Make-Up: The brides hair and makeup will be done by Black Hearts Hair
House. The starting price for all services is fifty-five dollars.
http://www.blackheartshairhouse.com/#!services/make-up/wedding
Entertainment: The reception entertainment will be provided by a DJ. The DJ is the brides
cousin.
Rehearsal Dinner: The rehearsal dinner will be held at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. The costs
are to be determined because the price is determined on what each individual orders.
http://www.pappadeaux.com/menu/
Gifts for wedding party: To show their gratitude for those in wedding, the couple has found it
important to give something back in return for their support. The groomsmen have been given
money clip watches and the bridesmaids have been given bracelets
http://weddingshop.theknot.com/curved-cuff-bracelet.aspx
http://weddingshop.theknot.com/modern-money-clip-watch.aspx
Cake: The cake will be made by Bamboo Bakery. The pricing was by the person and the time in
which you placed the order.
http://bamboobakery.com/page/Pricing.asp
Cake Cutters: Will be provided by the reception hall. Their cost is covered by the gratuities.
Wedding favors and Gifts:
http://weddingshop.theknot.com/our-wedding-day-bubble-tubes-whitegold.aspx
Invitations: Done by Davids Bridal. It has a heart with the couples name and was bought on
discount.
http://www.invitationsbydavidsbridal.com/Wedding-Invitations/Best-Sellers/2947-DB30664-
Burlap-Heart--Marine--Invitation.pro
Seating Cards: Also done by Davids Bridal. It simply states the table number where guests will
be sitting.
http://www.invitationsbydavidsbridal.com/Wedding-Invitations/Table-Number-Cards/2947-
DBK30346-Filigree-Table-Number-Cards-Set-of-40.pro
Thank You Cards: Also done by Davids Bridal. It is a simple thank you from the newlyweds.
http://www.invitationsbydavidsbridal.com/Wedding-Invitations/Thank-You-Notes/2947-
DBU9160GE-Grand-Entrance--Thank-You-Card-and-Envelope.pro
Postage: The postage was calculated by the cost of stamps. It is forty-nine cents per stamps and
one hundred guests equals forty-nine dollars.
https://store.usps.com/store/browse/category.jsp?categoryId=buy-stamps
Honeymoon Expenses: The couple will be traveling to the Bahamas for their honeymoon. They
will be staying at Atlantis-Paradise Island
http://www.priceline.com/vp-
web/mostPopularSort.do?jsk=504a200a554a200a20140519043624ae9021574825&plf=PCLN&f
romWaitPage=Y
Gratuities: Gratuities are ten percent of the budget. The will go to the DJ, limo driver, bartender,
and cake cutters.
Miscellaneous: None










Item Estimated Amount Actual Amount
1. Ceremony Location No cost No cost
2. Reception (include cost of
dinner)
$ 4000.00 $ 2250.00
3. Brides Dress $ 1000.00 $ 750.00
4. Grooms Tux $ 300.00 $ 250.00
5. Musicians for Ceremony No cost No cost
6. Flowers $ 100.00 $ 255.00
7. Photography $ 2500.00 $ 1985.00
8. Video Price included in photography Price included in photography
9. Brides Head Piece/Jewelry $ 150.00 $ 118.00
10. Entertainment for
Reception
DJ (see gratuities) DJ (see gratuities)
11. Rings $ 1200.00 $ 800.00
12. Transportation $ 1000.00 $ 1080.00
13. Brides Hair and Make-up $ 55.00 $ 103.00
14. Rehearsal Dinner $ 400.00 $ 300.00
15. Gifts for Wedding Party $ 200.00 $ 140.70
16. Cake $ 600.00 $ 279.00
17. Cake Cutters Covered in gratuities Covered in gratuities
18. Wedding Favors and Gifts $ 100.00 $ 44.75
19. Invitations $ 200.00 $ 137.56
20. Seating Cards $ 100.00 $ 60.00
21. Thank You Cards $ 100.00 $ 64.95
22. Postage $ 100.00 $ 49.00
23. Honeymoon Expenses $ 5000.00 $ 2860.61
24. Gratuities (10% of budget) $ 4000.00 $ 4000.00
25. Miscellaneous Expenses None None
Total $ 21105.00 $ 15527.57