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Jayla
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Over or Under: 27k Wedding Budget?

Jayla, on September 11, 2018 at 11:05 AM

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This one is definitely a frequently asked question! When you exclude the engagement ring and the honeymoon, the average cost of a wedding is $27,000. Unfortunately, most couples budget an average of $16,000 for their wedding and 40% of couples go over their budget! Based on the total ceremony and...

This one is definitely a frequently asked question! When you exclude the engagement ring and the honeymoon, the average cost of a wedding is $27,000. Unfortunately, most couples budget an average of $16,000 for their wedding and 40% of couples go over their budget! Based on the total ceremony and reception costs, couples end up spending an average of $216 per guest.

Is your wedding budget in the same ballpark? Are you over or under $27,000? *you don't have to share exact numbers!!


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187 Comments

  • Victoria
    Just Said Yes November 2018
    Victoria ·
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    Total cost including tips and everything, probably ended up somewhere between $25k - $27k
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  • Nykole
    Expert October 2019
    Nykole ·
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    Hopefully under! I live in Charleston, SC though and people travel here to get married, so everything is SUPER expensive here for weddings. I don’t have parents (they’re alive, we’re just estranged and they’re not very good people anyway) so my fiancé and I will be paying for everything on our own! So yeah... trying to keep that budget as low as possible. 😬
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  • Cayla
    Beginner October 2021
    Cayla ·
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    Under by alot. The max for the wedding is going to be around 8k to 10k the honeymoon I have no idea I'm letting my FH plan it.
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  • Natalia
    Expert October 2020
    Natalia ·
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    Definitely hoping to stay UNDER!

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  • Ashley
    Super November 2020
    Ashley ·
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    Under! We are aiming for an 18k wedding.

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  • Will & Tiara
    Super September 2019
    Will & Tiara ·
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    It was $30,000 for 50 guests. But we did it five-star style. Destination beach in Miami, NYC swank boutique with grand entertainment. We saved $20,000 and our parents gave us the rest.

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  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
    Mrs. Spring ·
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    Much under the average budget. We plan to spend less than a grand.
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