Why couples are likely to spend US$29,000 on their wedding day
Survey of 18,000 US newlyweds shows the average cost of 16 different must-haves including venue, DJ and cake
Planning a wedding can be extremely expensive. Before you know it, you can find you have spent tens of thousands of dollars on your venue, cake, photographer and other expenses.
A study by Wedding Wire, the online marketplace for the wedding industry, shows that, on average, couples expect to pay US$16,000 for their wedding, only to end up spending roughly US$29,000.
However, by knowing the average price of the most popular wedding vendors, couples can plan their budgets more effectively and avoid overspending.
On average, couples expect to pay US$16,000 for their wedding, but end up spending roughly US$29,000, according to a study by Wedding Wire, the online marketplace for the wedding industry
The same study analysed responses from more than 18,000 American couples that married in 2019 and asked them about their entire wedding journey.
The couples reported the average amount they spent on some of the most popular wedding vendors – including their venue, catering, photographer, officiant taking the service and wedding planner.
Check out the average prices of 16 of the most popular wedding must-haves.
Officiant: US$300
Officiants serve a vital role when it comes to your wedding. They can be religious figures, close friends, family members, professional celebrants, or anyone that legally has the right to marry a couple.
As for the price? Justices of the peace may cost you only US$50 to US$100. However, more experienced priests or professional celebrants could charge you up to US$450. On average, in the US you can expect to pay around US$300.
Cake: US$550
