According to Business Insider, "The average cost of a wedding is $44,105." Business Insider also broke down the average cost of all of the stuff involved in a wedding. Check out the average cost below:
KEY COSTS
- Average cost of a wedding: $44,105
- Average cost of reception: $9,764
- Catering: $12,242
- Rentals: $2,920
- Dress: $2,260
- Veil: $316
- Day-of-wedding beauty for bride and bridal party: $944
- Groom's attire: $602
- Wedding planner fees: $2,481
- Cake: $547
- Flowers: $2,629
- Other decor $1,183
- Wedding day transportation: $1,275
- Reception music: $2,380
- Photography: $3,133
- Videography: $2,180
- Ceremony: $651
- Favors: $422
- Rehearsal dinner: $2,775
- Post-wedding brunch: $1,503
- After-party: $1,325
- Engagement ring(s): $7,829
- Wedding ring(s): $1,890
- Invitations, announcements, thank-you cards, etc.: $917
- Gifts to parents: $386
- Gifts to bridesmaids: $419
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