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Name: Dear Memories Photography
Address: Yelm, WA, 98597, US
Telephone: +1-253-213-5446
Price range: $$

Set your total budget. We'll split it across categories using real South Sound averages. Track what you actually spend as you book vendors.

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$35,000

Category	%	Suggested
Venue + rentals Tacoma waterfront venues run $5–10k for 100 guests.	30%	$10,500
Catering + bar Plan $90–140/guest plated, $65–95 buffet in the South Sound.	22%	$7,700
Photography 8-hour South Sound coverage averages $4,500–7,500.	12%	$4,200
Videography Highlight + ceremony films average $2,800–5,500.	6%	$2,100
Flowers + decor Local florists in Gig Harbor / Olympia start ~$3k full-service.	8%	$2,800
Attire + beauty Dress, suits, hair + makeup for the couple.	5%	$1,750
DJ / Band South Sound DJs $1,500–2,800. Live bands $4k+.	5%	$1,750
Stationery + signage Save-the-dates, invites, day-of paper goods.	2%	$700
Rings Bands + engagement rings, varies widely.	3%	$1,050
Planner / coordinator Day-of $1,800–3,500. Full planning $6k+.	5%	$1,750
Transportation Shuttle + getaway car.	1%	$350
Buffer (tax + tips + extras) Always leave 1–3% for surprises.	1%	$350

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