In 2022, the average spending for weddings has risen, with no surprise. The cost varies by state, season, style, and day of the week. The average wedding costs between 29K-31K, and with the increase of inflation day by day, that may be a bit low. Location plays a big part in the cost depending on the state and city; urban weddings can be more expensive. A considerable expense is a venue you pick. Venues can be expensive compared to a small backyard wedding.
If you have a small backyard wedding, it eliminates renting a venue. However, renting a tent, chairs, dance floor, bathrooms, and more can become costly if you have a large backyard wedding. Here are a few significant expenses and the approximate cost associated with each:
Depending on your budget and where you are getting married, wedding rings can average from $1500 to $5000.
Wedding Dress– The dress is another important part of your wedding budget, averaging 10%-15%. A wedding dress typically can range from $1200-$5000, not including accessories and the groom’s attire, hair, and make-up. Some wedding dresses can cost over $25,000.
Venue– This is 40% of your total wedding budget. Depending on the location and the size of the wedding, the estimated cost is between $10,000 and $20,000.
Photographer / Videographer– typically 10%-15% of your budget, $2000-$3500. Today’s brides splurge on wedding photographers to have picture-perfect memories.
Flowers– On average, flowers are 10% of your wedding budget. Flowers cost $1500- $2500. But this percentage has increased with the shortage and cost of flowers and the growers’ restart in inventory.
Wedding Spending Tips
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There are so many factors that can influence your overall wedding budget. If you plan a wedding in an area where the cost of living is high, it will naturally be more expensive. Also, consider the number of guests, the season, and the day you pick to get married. An off-season date or time of day when there is less demand will lower the cost. Summer and Fall weddings are the most popular, with steeper prices. Consider picking a date during the off-peak season, and you will save lots of money. Below are four suggestions for cutting your wedding budget:
– Pick Off-Season Wedding Date
– Limit Guest List
– Brunch or Lunch Wedding
– DIY Flowers & Decor
Depending on various details, you can alter your spending. Set a wedding budget; pick a realistic budget you can afford. If you have any questions about flowers, give us a call today at 908-791-0487.
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Tina Merola
As a professional designer with over twenty years of industry experience, Tina's lifelong creative passion has enabled her to pursue her artistry and vision in various professional environments. Drawing on her knowledge from floral techniques and tips from the industry’s leading professionals allows her the opportunity to channel her love of the unique beauty of nature’s many wondrous blooms into stunning floral designs.
