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The Cost Breakdown of a $60K Miller Park Wedding

March 8, 2013 by Greg Quigley

Miller Park WeddingIf you like the Brewers, and Miller Park, then here’s a very cool Milwaukee wedding that we’re sure you’ll enjoy. One of the awesome, but expensive, aspects of this $60,000 wedding was they had part of their wedding reception at Miller Park. Read on for the cost breakdown of this entire wedding.

Comparing Wedding Budgets

Remember to use caution when comparing wedding budgets because they aren’t all created equal. For example, a big expense of this wedding’s budget was taking their guests to a Brewers game at Miller Park.

Quick Facts:

  • Number of Guests: 260
  • Ceremony: St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
  • Cocktail Reception: Maggiano’s Little Italy
  • Dinner Reception: Miller Park
  • Total Costs: $57,320

Wedding Essentials ($7,200):

  • Flowers: $1,200 (9 large church arrangements, bride’s bouquet, 5 bridesmaid bouquets, 9 boutonnieres, 3 wrist corsages.)
  • Invitations:$750
  • Save The Date Cards and Postage: $250
  • Wedding Cake: $0 (no wedding cake)
  • Wedding Photographer: $5000 (Includes engagement session, 9 hours of coverage, 1,200 digital images, photographer’s assistant, and second photographer)
Milwaukee Wedding Flowers
The Wedding Flowers – Church Arrangements (left), Bride’s Bouquet (top right) and Bridesmaid Bouquet (bottom right)

Reception and Ceremony Costs ($30,500):

  • Ceremony: $500 (parish donations)
  • Cocktail Reception: $10,000 (3 hours of open bar and 7 passed hors d’oeuvres)
  • Miller Park Reception Cost: $20,000 (included 260 tickets, rental of the Dew Deck, buffet dinner and 2 beers per guest
  • DJ: $0 (Didn’t have a DJ)
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Ceremony
Ceremony at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
Miller Park Wedding
Taking your wedding guests to a Brewers game at Miller Park can be a fun, albeit pricey, option

Attire, Jewelry and Beauty ($6,870):

  • Dress: $700
  • Veil: $40
  • Slip: $30
  • Bride’s Shoes $250
  • Bride and Groom Wedding Bands: $4,500
  • Hair and Make-up: $350 (Includes updos and makeup application for Bride, 5 bridesmaids, and Mother of the Bride)
  • Bridesmaid Attire: $1,000 (Purchased by Bride and Groom)
Weddings at Miller Park
The Bride and Groom purchased the bridesmaids’ dresses, adding to their total budget

Transportation ($7,500):

  • Coach Buses: $1,500 (6 hours of service to transport guests from the hotel to Miller Park)
  • 25 Passenger Hummer: $6,000 (14 hour rental of 25 passenger tri-axel Hummer)
Milwaukee Wedding Hummer
The groom wanted the biggest, baddest limo they could find. They ended up with a huge 25-person Hummer

Other Costs ($2,250):

  • Rehearsal Dinner:  $750 (Includes party room rental and 2-entrée buffet for 30 guests)
  • Day of Coordinator and Assistant: $1,500
Miller Park Weddings
A great guestbook idea for a Miller Park Wedding – sign the jersey!

Honeymoon ($3,000)

  • 7 Day Cruise: $3,000 (Includes round trip airfare, balcony suite, and incidentals)

A BIG thanks to the bride and groom, Meryl and Peter, for sharing their very unique Miller Park wedding and to Front Room Photography for the amazing pictures!

If you’re currently working on your wedding budget, make sure to read through our previous articles featuring real Milwaukee wedding budgets of $25,000 and $50,000, $19,000 and $5,000.

Weddings at Miller Park
Brewers fans are awesome! Here’s the happy couple, Meryl and Peter

Related:

  • A $50K Milwaukee Wedding
  • Wedding Photography Prices
  • Milwaukee Party Bus and Limo Service

Filed Under: Articles, MKE Vendor Love, Real Weddings Tagged With: Real Milwaukee Wedding Cost Breakdowns

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