About Wedding Cost

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
    • Dress Accessories
    • Headpiece and/or Veil
    • Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
    • Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
    • Wedding Dress/es
  • Beauty & Spa
    • Hair Service
    • Makeup Service
    • Manicure & Pedicure
  • Entertainment
    • 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
  • Invitations
    • Ceremony Programs
    • Engagement Announcements
    • Guest Book
    • Invitations & Reply Cards
    • Postage
    • Reception Menus
    • Save the Date Cards
    • Table Name and Escort/place Cards
    • Thank You Cards
  • Gifts & Favors
    • Gift/s for Attendants
    • Gift/s for Parents
    • Tips (for all services)
    • Wedding Favors
  • Jewelry
    • Engagement Ring
    • Wedding Bands
  • Photography & Video
    • Digital or Photo cd/dvd
    • Engagement Session
    • Prints and/or Enlargements
    • Traditional Leather Bound Album
    • 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 Transportation
  • Venue, Catering & Rentals
    • Ceremony Accessories
    • Ceremony Location
    • Ceremony Officiator
    • Hotel Room for After Reception
    • Reception Accessories
    • Reception Bar Service
    • Reception Food Service
    • Reception Location
    • Reception Rentals
    • Rehearsal Dinner
    • Wedding Cake/desert
For more details view our Methodology.

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