{"id":24256,"date":"2026-04-23T08:32:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T08:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/incredipros.com\/?p=24256"},"modified":"2026-04-23T08:32:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T08:32:37","slug":"how-much-does-a-wedding-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/incredipros.com\/?p=24256","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a Wedding Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>So, how much does a wedding cost? The answer is $30,000 for the ceremony and reception\u2014and bump that number to $40,900 if you add in the engagement ring and the honeymoon.<sup>1,2<\/sup>\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"BlogInsert-copy\">\n<p>Get expert money advice to reach your money goals faster!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>What all <em>exactly <\/em>does that total include? Honestly, the list of possible wedding costs is as long as the train on Princess Diana\u2019s wedding dress. But let\u2019s start by saying your wedding does\u00a0<em>not\u00a0<\/em>have to cost $40,900. Or even $4,090. This day is about you and about love\u2014not a price tag.\n    <\/p>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s go over some of the most common costs that can help make your wedding day the most magical day of your entire life. \u00a0\n    <\/p>\n<h2>How Much Does a Wedding Cost: Quick Facts<\/h2>\n<p>Here are some of the top wedding costs, facts and figures you might be itching to know pronto:<sup>3,4<\/sup>\n    <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Average cost of a wedding (ceremony and reception): $30,000<\/li>\n<li>Average cost of a wedding (ceremony and reception, engagement ring and honeymoon): $40,900\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Percentage of couples who up their initial budget: 60%<\/li>\n<li>Most expensive parts of a wedding: venue and reception<\/li>\n<li>Average vendors hired: 14<\/li>\n<li>Most popular venues: farms and barns or banquet halls<\/li>\n<li>Average guest count: 117<\/li>\n<li>Average cost per guest: $256<\/li>\n<li>Percentage of wedding costs the couples pay for themselves: 49%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>How Much Does a Wedding Cost: National Averages<\/h2>\n<p>Before we get real detailed about things, here\u2019s an overview of the numbers on some common wedding costs\u2014in alphabetical order.\n    <\/p>\n<p>Engagement ring: $5,800\n    <\/p>\n<p>Flowers, lighting and d\u00e9cor: $3,900*\n    <\/p>\n<p>Gifts and favors: $400*\n    <\/p>\n<p>Groom\u2019s attire: $290\n    <\/p>\n<p>Hair and makeup: $250\n    <\/p>\n<p>Honeymoon: $5,100\n    <\/p>\n<p>Paperwork: $26\u2013241*\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\n    <\/p>\n<p>Photography and videography: $4,400*\n    <\/p>\n<p>Reception: $13,085\u201315,285*\n    <\/p>\n<p>Rehearsal dinner: $1,900*\n    <\/p>\n<p>Stationery: $560*\n    <\/p>\n<p>Transportation: $800*\n    <\/p>\n<p>Venue: $11,200\n    <\/p>\n<p>Wedding bands: $2,200*\n    <\/p>\n<p>Wedding ceremony: $700*\n    <\/p>\n<p>Wedding dress: $1,900\n    <\/p>\n<p>Wedding planner: $1,500*\n    <\/p>\n<p><em>Many sources are taken from The Knot.<\/em><sup>5,6<\/sup><sup> <\/sup><em>Any numbers with an asterisk are taken from WeddingWire, U.S. Marriage Laws, U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, or a combination of WeddingWire and The Knot.<\/em><sup><em>7<\/em><\/sup><em><sup>,<\/sup><\/em><sup><em>8<\/em><\/sup><em><sup>,<\/sup><\/em><sup><em>9<\/em><\/sup><em><sup>,<\/sup><\/em><sup><em>10<\/em><\/sup><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Average Wedding Costs\" src=\"https:\/\/incredipros.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/average-wedding-costs.jpg\"\/>\n    <\/p>\n<p>And how do couples pay for all this? Most tap into their checking account (57%) or pay cash as they go (54%). That\u2019s. Awesome. News. Others are dragging payments into the future by plopping costs onto their credit cards (39%), and nearly a third are lucky enough to pay for some costs with wedding gift money (28%).<sup>11<\/sup>\n    <\/p>\n<p>By the way, if you added up all those possible wedding costs and thought, <em>Why is that more than $40,900? <\/em>Well, the key word there is <em>possible<\/em>. The $40,900 average is based on what couples say they <em>did <\/em>spend. And the averages we listed are based on the couples who spent money on those specific categories.\n    <\/p>\n<p>Every single couple in America doesn\u2019t want every single item on that list. (Not everyone\u2019s hiring a limo driver or decorating with fairy lights.) \u00a0And you shouldn\u2019t feel pressured to pay for any of those things you don\u2019t want or can\u2019t afford! Ever.\n    <\/p>\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to go deeper into these wedding costs, in the order that most people start paying for things.\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Wedding Rings<\/h2>\n<p>Average Cost: $8,000\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Engagement Ring<\/h3>\n<p>So the average\u00a0engagement ring costs $5,800.<sup>12<\/sup><sup> <\/sup>\n    <\/p>\n<p>Is that way more or way less than you thought? Either way, keep two things in mind before you open that ring box to the words \u201cWill you marry me?\u201d\n    <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Do\u00a0<em>not\u00a0<\/em>go into debt to buy an engagement ring. Set a budget and save up cash. You\u2019re supposed to be walking into a shared financial future. Don\u2019t start out on the wrong . . . knee.<\/li>\n<li>Remember, the proposal is about marriage\u2014a life together\u2014not a ring.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Wedding Bands<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cWith this ring, I thee wed\u201d are classic words said right before \u201cyou may now kiss the bride.\u201d And those rings are one of many wedding costs.\n    <\/p>\n<p>His and her wedding bands total an average $2,200.<sup>13<\/sup>\u00a0Many people look for bands that coordinate with the bride\u2019s engagement ring, but this doesn\u2019t have to be the case. Get something that suits your personality and fits the budget.\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Venue<\/h2>\n<p>Average Cost: $11,200\n    <\/p>\n<p>The venue tends to be the first thing couples search for. It is, after all, where the magic happens! Also, the good spots tend to get snatched up super fast. Maybe that\u2019s why 57% of couples talk about venue type before they even get engaged.<sup>14<\/sup>\n    <\/p>\n<p>How much do couples usually spend here? Well, it\u2019s a pretty big-ticket item. The location of the ceremony and reception runs an average of $11,200.<sup>15<\/sup>\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Wedding Dress<\/h2>\n<p>Average Cost: $1,900\n    <\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s a wedding without a wedding dress? Still a wedding, technically, but anyway . . . shopping for this gown is a huge moment in a woman\u2019s life. In fact, 54% of brides try on about six dresses before they find the one they say yes to.<sup>16<\/sup> And how much does that\u00a0<em>yes<\/em>\u00a0cost? An average of $1,900.<sup>17<\/sup>\n    <\/p>\n<p>Some of you nodded your head at how reasonable that number seems. Some of you did a literal spit take with whatever you\u2019re sipping on as you read this.\n    <\/p>\n<p>The dress is important. Seriously. But that doesn\u2019t mean you have to hand over more than a month\u2019s rent on the average one-bedroom apartment to feel beautiful and make beautiful memories.\n    <\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The dress isn\u2019t all the bride needs to think about when it comes to wedding day attire. Veil or no veil? Converse or couture heels? Pearls or diamonds? (Jewelry is about a $200 expense, by the way.)<sup>18<\/sup> Don\u2019t forget to plan for these in the budget too.<sup> <\/sup>\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Attire for the Groom<\/h2>\n<p>Average Cost: $290\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\n    <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time to suit up. Or tux up. That\u2019s one of the first decisions for the groom (or his bride): What will he wear?\n    <\/p>\n<p>The average spent here is about $290\u2014and remember, the benefit of going the suit route is buying something you can use again.<sup>19<\/sup>\u00a0But a tux . . . you\u2019re probably not going to need that thing again, unless you want to dress up as Mr. Peanut for Halloween.\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Stationery<\/h2>\n<p>Average Cost: $560 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Save the Dates<\/h3>\n<p>Stationery for a wedding comes to an average of $560.<sup>20<\/sup>\u00a0 And that all starts with save-the-date announcements. These feel like a must these days (either because of everyone\u2019s incredibly busy lifestyles or the incredibly clever marketing from paper companies).\n    <\/p>\n<p>You can skip the paper version and send an email with the link to your wedding website\u2014if you\u2019re one of the 79% of couples who create a website to share details about your big day with your guests.<sup>21<\/sup>\u00a0Or you can have your mom call everyone. You know she wants to anyway.\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Wedding Invitations<\/h3>\n<p>Invitations, with RSVP cards included, are the next stationery expense. And don\u2019t forget the stamps, both for what you send out and what comes back. It\u2019s quite common for the RSVP envelopes to be labeled with your address and a stamp for convenience. (But you could skip the RSVP cards and ask for text or online responses.)\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Thank-You Cards<\/h3>\n<p>The final paper items you need to worry about are the thank-you cards\u2014which call for more stamps. Of course, you can share a verbal thanks, send an email, or give a social media shout-out. But nothing compares to sending physical, handwritten thank-you cards to people who spent their time and money to congratulate you and celebrate your love.\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Paperwork<\/h2>\n<p>Average Cost:\u00a0$26\u2013241\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Marriage License<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s a fee many forget to budget in: the marriage license. This formal piece of paper is what makes your marriage legally binding. You need one.\n    <\/p>\n<p>The cost can range from $10\u2013115, depending on your state and sometimes even your county.<sup>22<\/sup>\u00a0In Tennessee, you can get a discount if you complete premarital counseling, even if it\u2019s a free service offered by your minister!\n    <\/p>\n<p>Before the actual wedding, you\u2019ll need to go into the county clerk\u2019s office together (with valid identification) to apply for your license. They\u2019ll give you the paperwork you need to sign (and get signed by witnesses!) on your actual wedding day. Send that away by mail, and you\u2019ll receive an official license in the mail. But you don\u2019t want just one copy. Order extras! Why? Read on.\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Name Change<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re one of the 77% who decide to change their last names after getting married, your (paper)work has just begun.<sup>23<\/sup>\n    <\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to apply for a new Social Security card (which is free if you go through the Social Security Administration) and passport (around $110). Pro tip on that last one: If your passport is less than a year old, you can get an updated one with your new name at no cost!<sup>24<\/sup>\n    <\/p>\n<p>And don\u2019t forget your driver\u2019s license, which has a different fee depending on what state you\u2019re in. Here in Tennessee, the cost is about $16.<sup>25<\/sup>\n    <\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also need to change your name with your bank and job. Oh, and you\u2019ll need an updated library card and gym membership ID\u2014and with all these changes, people want to see a copy of your marriage license. Since you\u2019ll be mailing it off for some of these, it\u2019s easier to have more than one copy (like we said earlier).\u00a0\n    <\/p>\n<p>It takes time, effort and money to get your name updated on everything, so maybe put your wedding video on in the background to set the mood while you\u2019re sorting through websites and signing checks to one government agency after the other. (Hey. You\u2019re signing your new name. That\u2019s fun!)\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Rehearsal Dinner<\/h2>\n<p>Average Cost: $1,900\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\n    <\/p>\n<p>The night before the wedding, the couple, their family and the wedding party generally do a run-through of the ceremony followed by a rehearsal dinner. The cost of this prewedding event is about $1,900.<sup>26<\/sup>\u00a0That can cover the food, venue and beverages.\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Transportation<\/h2>\n<p>Average Cost:\u00a0$800\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\n    <\/p>\n<p>In most cases, this transportation budget line (which is an average of $800) is used for renting a limo or large vehicle to get the couple, the bridal party or the family from one location to the next.<sup>27<\/sup> Of course, if slowly floating down from heaven in a hot-air balloon is where you want to spend the bulk of your wedding budget, you can just lower your spending somewhere else to afford it all.\n    <\/p>\n<p>But seriously: People probably won\u2019t remember how you arrive. <em>Unless<\/em> it\u2019s in a hot-air balloon. No one\u2019s forgetting that.\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Wedding Ceremony Costs<\/h2>\n<p>Average Cost: $700\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Officiant\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>While some officiants charge and some don\u2019t (the average cost being $250), giving them cash or a small thank-you gift is always a good idea.<sup>28<\/sup>\u00a0After all, their signature will sit on your marriage license for all time.\u00a0\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Music<\/h3>\n<p>Ceremonial tunes average $450.<sup>29<\/sup>\u00a0If having a string quartet is key to making your wedding dreams come true, you might pay even more for that.\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Hair and Makeup<\/h2>\n<p>Average Cost: $250\n    <\/p>\n<p>Beauty services can range from having hair, nails and makeup done to far more complex beauty rituals. Brides spend an average of $250 on their hair and makeup for the big day.<sup>30<\/sup>\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Flowers, Lighting and D\u00e9cor Costs<\/h2>\n<p>Average Cost: $3,900\n    <\/p>\n<p>Flowers, lighting and other d\u00e9cor for the wedding day run an average of $3,900 (ceremony and reception combined).<sup>31,32<\/sup>\u00a0That\u2019s a lot of petals, twinkle lights, garland arches and tulle.\n    <\/p>\n<p>Oh, and most weddings include bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres\u2014and some even have a flower girl sprinkling freshly-plucked rose petals down the aisle. (The flower girl isn\u2019t part of the $3,900\u2014but her pre-plucked petals are.)\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Photography and Videography Costs<\/h2>\n<p>Average Cost: $4,400\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Engagement Photos<\/h3>\n<p>He said, \u201cWill you?\u201d She said, \u201cYes!\u201d Now it\u2019s time to make the announcement. What better way than with engagement photos? (Heck, some guys hire someone to film or photograph the moment they pop the question!)\n    <\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re searching for the perfect wedding photographer, consider one who includes engagement photos in their wedding packages. It\u2019s a great way for the photographer to get to know you as a couple, as well as to learn what you want from photos before the big day.\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Ceremony and Reception Photos<\/h3>\n<p>You obviously want the actual ceremony photographed. From the walk down the aisle to the groom\u2019s face as he sees his bride to the first kiss as husband and wife\u2014all of these moments need to be captured.\n    <\/p>\n<p>Many couples pay to have the reception photographed as well, or at least portions of it. It often depends on whether the photographer\u2019s working by the hour or by the gig. And because these photos last a lifetime, the photographer is usually the fourth-highest expense at $2,600.<sup>33<\/sup><sup> <\/sup>\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Videography<\/h3>\n<p>Not only do you want still shots of your wedding moments, but you probably want your ceremony (and maybe the reception) filmed too. Whether you\u2019re looking for a basic recording of the event or an elaborate movie-like experience, videography is a hot-ticket item these days, averaging $1,800.<sup>34<\/sup>\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Photo Booths<\/h3>\n<p>We didn\u2019t add these in the total average cost of this section since they aren\u2019t as common as hiring a photographer and videographer, but photo booths at weddings are becoming incredibly popular, so we\u2019ll give them a mention. These create entertainment for your guests and offer a free (to them) memory for friends and family.\n    <\/p>\n<p>We did some searching online for photo booth costs in the Ramsey hometown of Nashville and saw prices ranging from about $200\u2013450, depending on whether you\u2019re giving guests printed pictures or just emailed images.\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Wedding Planner or Coordinator<\/h2>\n<p>Average Cost:\u00a0$1,500\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\n    <\/p>\n<p>A wedding planner or coordinator handles all the details: from answering Uncle Rosco\u2019s texts about parking to cueing the sound person to play \u201cI Feel Good\u201d by James Brown at the exact moment you\u2019re pronounced husband and wife.\n    <\/p>\n<p>Having someone plan, coordinate or be the point person for your wedding can be well worth the money. Couples spend an average of $1,500 hiring someone to do just that, whether it\u2019s a person who directs on just the day of or walks with you from day one.<sup>35<\/sup>\u00a0\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Reception<\/h2>\n<p>Average Cost: $13,085\u201315,285\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Catering<\/h3>\n<p>We mentioned before that the venue is the top expensive item in most wedding budgets. And coming in second place is . . . drumroll please . . . oh, you probably guessed it:\u00a0<em>food<\/em>. Catering costs come up to about $75 a guest\u2014and the average guest list includes 117 people.<sup>36<\/sup> Math that out and you get $8,775.\n    <\/p>\n<p>That means the average couple, along with their closest 117 friends and family, eat about a third of the total average wedding cost. Literally.\n    <\/p>\n<p>That also means food is a fantastic place to save on wedding costs.\n    <\/p>\n<h3>The Cake<\/h3>\n<p>Let them eat cake! After all, according to Julia Child, a party without a cake is just a meeting. Turns out, 83% of couples have a cake-cutting ceremony with the average spent here being $510.<sup>37,38<\/sup>\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Music<\/h3>\n<p>Peace and quiet is a goal of retirement, not your wedding reception. You need music. And if you\u2019re the type of couple whose relationship started on a shared love of music, the jams at your reception might be one of your top three spending priorities.\n    <\/p>\n<p>A live band can cost $3,700.<sup>39<\/sup> You could also hire a DJ if you want classic and modern hits to get people dancing. That costs far less at $1,500.<sup>40<\/sup>\n    <\/p>\n<p>Of course, some couples just create their own playlist and plug into the venue\u2019s sound system. Then they won\u2019t have to worry about \u201cYMCA\u201d playing (unless they want it to).\u00a0\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Beverages<\/h3>\n<p>Beverages are a must. But that could mean offering just water, soda and iced tea\u2014and maybe having champagne for a toast. A high number of couples (78%) offer an open bar, and $2,300 is the average spent on alcohol and liquor.<sup>41<\/sup>\n    <\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t want to leave your guests thirsty, but what you offer should be far more about the vibe you want and the budget you\u2019ve got.\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Gifts and Favors<\/h2>\n<p>Average Cost: $400\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Wedding Party Gifts<\/h3>\n<p>A good wedding party does more than stand beside you as you promise each other forever. A thank-you present for their involvement isn\u2019t\u00a0<em>required<\/em>, but it is considerate.\n    <\/p>\n<p>Wedding party gifts usually reflect your relationship with the person. Or they can be something to use during the wedding, such as jewelry or a wedding-themed bow tie. This goes for any bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls, ring bearers and such.\n    <\/p>\n<p>Couples spend an average of $400 for these gifts plus favors.<sup>42<\/sup> Speaking of which . . .\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Wedding Favors<\/h3>\n<p>Though this tradition has dropped 21% in popularity over the past five years, handing out wedding favors is still quite common.<sup>43<\/sup>\n    <\/p>\n<p>Now, don\u2019t break your bank or make it all about showing off to guests or strangers on social media. If you offer favors, think of it like this: They should serve as a token of thanks, a remembrance of the day, and a symbol of you as a couple.\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Honeymoon<\/h2>\n<p>Average Cost: $5,100\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\n    <\/p>\n<p>A honeymoon can range from the ultra luxurious to the ultra chill, and the average cost here is $5,100.<sup>44<\/sup> When you\u2019re planning, think about these three things: your couple personality, your time off allowed, and your budget.\n    <\/p>\n<p>And hey, if you don\u2019t have a lot of money to enjoy the\u00a0vacation of your dreams\u00a0right after the wedding, it doesn\u2019t mean that day will never come. In fact, we believe it will, as long as you\u2019re willing to get yourself into a good spot with money first. \u00a0\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Miscellaneous<\/h2>\n<p>Go ahead and plan some extra in the budget for anything you might forget! If you don\u2019t end up spending this, put it in savings or treat yourself to something extra on the honeymoon.\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Communicate About Wedding Costs as a Couple<\/h2>\n<p>Before we put a giant white bow on all this info, here are some last things you might want to think about adding to your budget:\n    <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Some couples cover the cost of accommodations for out-of-town guests.<\/li>\n<li>You might want to book a place to stay the night before and the night after your wedding\u2014for you and maybe even your wedding party.<\/li>\n<li>Although you probably won\u2019t pay for your bachelor or bachelorette party, you might have to pay for travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Honestly, the best thing you can do while you\u2019re figuring out how much you have to spend on your wedding is to make a budget. It might not seem romantic, but it can be. Make a playlist of your favorite love songs to set the mood. Build a charcuterie board. And start talking through what you can afford and what you don\u2019t even care about!\n    <\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a budget, download EveryDollar. This free app will help you start budgeting for your wedding\u2014and everything else in your lives\u2014while you\u2019re prepping to turn two incomes into one.\n    <\/p>\n<p>In the end, the best advice we can give, beyond making and keeping your wedding budget, is to remember the wedding is about\u00a0<em>you<\/em>\u2014and not about impressing or entertaining others.\n    <\/p>\n<p>Communicate clearly and constantly together about what\u2019s important and what\u2019s not, and you\u2019ll be on your way to the wedding of your dreams.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Read the full article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramseysolutions.com\/saving\/how-much-does-a-wedding-cost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, how much does a wedding cost? 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