According to an American Wedding Study done in 2002, today's average wedding costs over $22,000.
Here's the breakdown:
Invitations, Announcements, Thank-yous, etc. |
$381 |
Rehearsal Dinner |
$875 |
Bouquets and other Flowers |
$967 |
Bride's Wedding Dress |
$799 |
Photography, Videography |
$1,814 |
Bride's Headpiece/Veil |
$181 |
Wedding Favors |
$241 |
Other Bridal Accessories |
$186 |
Music |
$900 |
Day of Wedding Hair and Makeup |
$357 |
Clergy, Church, Chapel, Synagogue Fee |
$297 |
Bridal Attendants' Apparel* |
$735 |
Limousines |
$577 |
Mother of the Bride's Apparel |
$236 |
Attendants' Gifts |
$510 |
Groom's Formalwear (Rented)** |
$110 |
Printed matches and napkins |
$112 |
Formalwear for Ushers, Best Man (Rented) |
$575 |
Wedding Rings |
$1,301 |
Wedding Reception |
$7,630 |
Engagement Ring |
$3,576 |
 Orchestras / Bands |
$2,500 |
* Average cost of 5 bridesmaids dresses (including maid of honor)
** Average cost of 5 ushers apparel (including best man)
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