The Beaumont Gala · Ledger No. 4
Budget
Every figure in tabular ink, every vendor accounted for. The contingency is a promise to the client, not a cushion.
Estimated Total
$183,000
Against a $185,000 ceiling
Committed & Paid
$155,850
Eight of ten lines engaged
Remaining to Commit
$27,150
Photography & contingency open
Ledger Consumption
85%
On course
Comfortably inside the ceiling
| Category | Line Item | Vendor | Estimate | Actual | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | Ballroom hire & staffing | The Whitmore Ballroom | $42,000 | $42,000 | paid |
On the Contingency
The $9,500 reserve holds untouched until the week of the gala. Should weather force the terrace plan, drape and heaters draw from this line alone — never from the florals.
$9,500 held