So basically an average wedding, according to literally any site, is well over $30,000. I thought we should have a cheaper wedding. It’s not much, it’s simple. I set the budget at less than $5,000. My boyfriend thinks I’m absolutely crazy for wanting a wedding “that expensive.” I’ve cut out a lot of stuff but when it comes down to it, a good quality ring isn’t gonna be found for less than a grand, and my dress, cake, reception, and food for 20 people, and a bunch of other stuff is not gonna come out to less than what I have budgeted.