Royal weddings don’t come cheap.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s estimated wedding expenses have not been confirmed by Kensington Palace that would bequitegarish.
A significant chunk over $42 million is expected to go toward security costs.
What about the other $2.7 million?
Keep reading, and get ready for the most glamorous math you’ve ever seen!
However, don’t make the mistake of thinking traditional equates to affordable.
AlthoughBridebookoriginally estimated the cost of stationery to be around $28,000, that figure is likely higher muchhigher.
The VIP invitations alone (sans gold embellishments) are estimated to cost $70,000 or more.
You certainly can’t classify Harry and Meghan’s invitations as a good bargain.
Those venues, though
The venue is an important part of any wedding.
That’s not to say the ceremony and reception are free no way.
Afterward, the couple will have “a private evening reception” for friends and family, asecondary statementconfirmed.
If Harry and Meghan opt for aglass marqueeas Pippa Middleton did, the cost could easily exceed $421,000.
According toThe Telegraph, the Lord Chamberlain’s Office at Buckingham Palace has the task of organizing royal weddings.
Harry’s private secretary, Edward Lane Fox, helps in the organizing as well.
Together, they oversaw the production and sending of the royal wedding invitations.
Oh, just about $182,000.
The cost of catering
What’s a beautiful wedding without great food?
At just $14 a head, even the snacks add up.
Not to mention, hiring the best of the best caterers in London will easily up the total.
The champagne alone will run about $191,000.
Meghan’s wedding makeup will likely cost an additional $14,000.
Harry’s entire wedding look may actually be cheaper than his bride’s makeup.
So, the cost could get higher.
If Meghan does end up having bridesmaidsin her wedding,Bridebookestimates three dresses to cost close to $7,000.
Hopefully Harry and Meghan don’t have similar floral troubles in May 2018.
If they do, the already-exorbitant cost will only increase.
Barring any issues,Bridebookestimates that the royal duo will have $154,000 worth of flowers.
Matching bridesmaids bouquets are also widely anticipated.
The florists even speculated on potential colors white and green throughout the entirety of the wedding.
Time will surely tell.
Hiring a top photographer will cost around $6,300.
If that’s the case, they’re looking to spend about $24,000.
Nevertheless, well-wishers and fans will be glad to see some orall the photos of the big day.
The cake will be iced with buttercream and “decorated with fresh flowers.
A cake from a top baker canstartat $5,600.
The decorations used on the cake will also likely inflate the cost.
Okay, so the cake er, cakes will be outrageously expensive.
At least they’re paying for it, right?
Let them eat cake!
Not your average DJ fees
Royal weddings feature many different sounds.
They will likely be used for the Royal Announcement.
The total cost for the big day’s music?
Over ahalf-milliondollars: roughly $547,000.
Add in additionalentertainment including fireworks and this figure will easily surpass $600,000.
Okay, maybe not a pot, but pretty close.
You may have noticedWilliam is never spotted wearing one.
The same is true for Harry and Meghan’s wedding, albeit on a much larger scale.
Even more expensive than the favors are the toilets.
Yes, you read that right toilets.
This is an extra that the couple’s guests will likely appreciate.
“Luxury toilet rental,” asBridebookdescribed, will cost a pretty penny.
At $49,000, they’re definitely not your average port-o-potties.
One very important aspect of the royal wedding is transportation.
Lucky for Harry and Meghan, royal transportation is 100 percent free.
According toBusiness Insider, Queen Elizabeth has a car collection valued at over $14 million.
Will Harry and Meghan choose the Bentley, Range Rover, or Aston Martin?
The couple hasn’t revealed where they’re planning to go probably so we don’t show up.
The couple has camped in Botswana together, as confirmed by their joint interview withBBC.
It was apparently in Botswana that their relationship became more serious.
So, will Harry and Meghan decide to return to Southern Africa for their honeymoon?
It’s really anyone’s guess.
Wherever the couple decides to go, though, a hefty price of around $168,000 will follow.
Hopefully they’ll at least bring us back some souvenirs.
