If 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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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.
