Okay, so I found a venue I like that costs $6,500 for 75 guests. That is for the ceremony, reception and dinner, centerpieces, cakes and cutting fees, security (which I don’t feel comfortable not having for personal reasons), DJ, etc.

I have to buy the following things. How much should I look to spend on average?

Officiant/Minister
Calla Lily bouquets, corsages, boutonniere’s (real or silk)
Paper for invitations, RSVP cards, and place cards (printing is free)
Red/White wine (price per bottle?)

What percent of a budget should be spent on the reception, and when I say reception what all is included in that?

I mean, I am getting a lot included in that package. My dress is $680 (that is everything but shoes), my hair/nails/makeup should be $160 altogether, I’m doing candy in tulle bags for favors for $40ish, we’re spending $400 on rings, probably $35 dollars on the knife and server, and flutes, and I’m creating a wishing tree for roughly $30 in lieu of a guest book because I am going to do a wedding scrapbook with the pictures… and have the tags next to the guests in the album etc.

I got some rude answers yesterday saying I was being unrealistc. Now, our budget is $11,500 (I even found a photographer that is only $700 for six hours). That includes the honeymoon, which I don’t know exactly when or where we are going, we just want to get away haha. The reception cost ($6,5) is tax AND service included… it is linens, napkins, dishes, dinner, decoration, setup, ceremony, cake, and several extras that are included in the package. Is $6,500 on all of that too much for my budget??
I think if I move the date back to November, on a Sunday, they might take off more than just $500. I’m going to do as much as possible myself. I just can’t pass up such a nice place with so much included! The fruit tree and chocolate fountain were thrown in dirt cheap at $150. The ceremony is included. She is decorating outside for free. There is a pool table and two TVs for kids and a slideshow!!
The photographer and DJ are friends! So I can trust them.
I’m also in a heavily populated area.