Average Cost

$30,433

In 2019, the average cost of a U.S. wedding is between $29K-$31K (honeymoon not included). While this number varies by region, season, day of the week and style, it accurately portrays what most planning couples are currently spending for their big day. This dollar amount is widely considered a logical indication and baseline for the average 2019 wedding budget.

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Did you know: Nearly 50% of all couples will end up spending more on their celebration than they had originally budgeted for.  Think about that for a moment.  Roughly 2.6 million weddings are performed each year in the U.S. and almost half of those will fail to stick to their intended budget. Most of that overspending comes from an unrealistic budget being set from the very beginning. Knowing what other couples are spending on various elements of their wedding can often be helpful when its time to create your own personal wedding budget.