With more and more couples footing the bill for their own weddings, budgets have shifted from a “who pays for what” list to a “how much should we allocate” model.

Here are the traditional line items for your wedding budget. You’ll find this or similar recommendations in almost any issue of almost any wedding magazine.

• 10% Wedding Attire
  dress, alterations, veil, lingerie, jewelry, shoes, hair/makeup, groom’s tux
• 50% Reception
  site, catering, bar, cake
• 10% Photography
  engagement session, bridal session, wedding/reception coverage, album, videography
• 10% Flowers
  ceremony site, bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, reception centerpieces
• 10% Music
  ceremony, cocktail hour, reception
• 4% Stationery
  save the date cards, invitation folios, calligraphy, postage, programs, escort cards, place cards, table cards, menus, favor tags, thank you notes
• 6% Additional Expenses
  rings, attendants gifts, gifts for each other, marriage license, bridesmaids’ luncheon, welcome baskets, rehearsal dinner, wedding-day transportation, officiant honorarium, favors

Of course, some things may be more important to you than others, and you can adjust the percentages to your liking. Just be careful, however, that you don’t adjust them too far. Your guests will notice if you spend most of the wedding budget on your dress. You might look great, but that won’t overshadow your guests not having a good time.