True Cost of a Wedding
The true cost of a wedding continues to increase annually. In 2010, the Bridal Association of America estimated that an average Wedding costs whopping $ 38,500! It is becoming increasingly more expensive and less expensive weddings, the average change that is. This figure includes the engagement rings and the honeymoon, which amounted on average to $ 4,400 and $ 3,700, or
Reception
As you can probably guess, the cost of the recording was by far the largest expense for a wedding. This amounted to over $ 14K or 37% of the cost. Depending on the number of guests, catering for all was the food estimated to cost over $ 9,000! In addition, do not forget the alcohol. After an open bar tab will increase significantly. The average spend Couples more than $ 2,800 on drinks and bartenders. Other expenses include rent for the venue, the wedding cake, bride and Groom Cake Toppers and hotel rooms.
Photo & Video
Resulting in an estimated 10% of the total photo and video. If this like once in a lifetime record moments, you have to pay dearly. Nearly $ 3,700 in total. Do not forget to award up to $ 2,300 for the photographer and another $ 1,400 for the cameraman. Not included in this sum is an additional $ 953 for music and entertainment.
Clothing
This is your big day and you want to look your best. However, this does not mean cheap. Overall, clothing is 7% of the total budget or $ 2,600. Nearly 60%, or $ 1,500, the total dedicated to the wedding dress. Remember, the bridal accessories, headpiece and hair and make-up – which adds up to another $ 740. Not included in this sum is an additional $ 2,000 for jewelry. The groom can look good in his tux and a few accessories for under $ 400.
Ceremony
The ceremony expenses come to about $ 2,500, or about 7% of the total budget for a wedding. Almost 50% of the cost of the ceremony is to costs from the rehearsal dinner in context stand. Rehearsal dinner can easily exceed $ 1,000 with the average being $ 1,269. Site decorations, ceremony officiant location, favors, Boxes, Wedding Wine Favors, and other accessories round out the rest of the costs for the category.
Flowers
A wedding would be complete without flowers. A couple can expect to pay almost $ 2000 to revive the marriage with a pop color. Floral decorations are used as the bulk of the costs, the remainder being bridesmaid and bridal bouquets, Wedding Candle Favors, Bride and Groom Cake Toppers corsages and flowers for the flower children.
Favors and gifts
Last but not least, the favors, presents gifts to friends and family in the Sharing in this joyous occasion. Do not forget to set aside an additional $ 1,100 for this effort. Gifts for your wedding party has more than 580 $ Amount. After a wedding favor for your guests a great tradition, but it may cost an additional $ 400. Other small gifts for the parents may also Add on the bottom line. DS
Not included in this post is stationary and transport – which add an additional $ 1,250 cost.
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About the Author
Vipul Mistry is the owner of PlatinumGoodies, an online wedding favor superstore providing a wide range of favors including Bride and Groom Cake Toppers ,candle wedding favors, Favors Boxes wine wedding favors and edible favors.
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