Wedding Budget vs Real Wedding Cost
What's the story? Many times couples have a specific wedding budget in mind and while some stick to their budget, the reality is that things add up quickly and often exceed the original budget.
Cost of Wedding was created to help couples understand those costs. We provide several tools to help you map real wedding cost to your wedding budget. Plus a few extra tidbits, here and there.
On average, US couples spend $19,581 for their wedding.
However, the majority of couples spend between $14,686 and $24,476.
This does not include cost for a honeymoon or engagement ring.
Understanding wedding cost now can help you with your wedding budget later.
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The numbers provided on this site are simply a guide to help you better prepare for the cost of a wedding.
Average is based on spending of other brides and grooms not wedding vendor prices. Spending and prices can vary widely.
You should expect to pay, on average, 50% to 100%+ more when choosing well-experienced professionals, designer labels, popular event locations, unique or custom products and services.
Investigate all options and choose products and services that best meet your needs.
The following items are included in the total average wedding cost:
- Attire & Accessories
- Bride Accessories
- Groom Accessories
- Suit (purchased)
- Suit (rented)
- Tuxedo (purchased)
- Tuxedo (rented)
- Veil
- Wedding Dress
- Wedding Dress Preservation
- Beauty, Health & Spa
- Diet, Weight Loss, Gym
- Facial
- Hair Removal
- Hair Service
- Makeup Service
- Manicure & Pedicure
- Massage
- Teeth Whitening
- Entertainment
- Dance Lessons
- DJ
- Live Band
- Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
- Flowers & Decorations
- Boutonnieres, Corsages
- Bridal Bouquet
- Bridesmaid Bouquets
- Ceremony Decorations
- Ceremony Flower Arrangements
- Flower Girl Flowers
- Flower Petals
- Reception Decorations
- Reception Flower Arrangements
- Reception Table Centerpieces
- Gifts & Favors
- Gift/s for Attendants
- Gift/s for Parents
- Gift/s for the Bride
- Gift/s for the Groom
- Wedding Favors
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- Invitations
- Ceremony Programs
- Guest Book
- Invitations & Reply Cards
- Reception Menus
- Save the Date Cards
- Table or Place Cards
- Thank You Cards
- Jewelry
- Earrings
- Engagement Ring (Not included in Total Average)
- Necklace
- Other Jewelry
- Wedding Band - Bride
- Wedding Band - Groom
- Photography & Video
- Wedding Photographer
- Wedding Videographer
- Planner/Consultant
- A La Carte Services
- Day of Coordinator
- For Getting Started
- Full Service
- Month of Direction
- Transportation
- Limo Rental
- Other Travel (Antique Car, Horse & Carriage, Etc.)
- Travel for Guests
- Venue & Catering
- Ceremony Accessories
- Ceremony Location
- Ceremony Officiator
- Hotel Room for After Reception
- Reception Accessories
- Reception Bar Service
- Reception Food Service
- Reception Location
- Reception Rentals (Tent, Table, Chairs, Etc.)
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Tips
- Wedding Cake
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