Are you sitting? You should…it’s been said that cost of a wedding in this day and age makes a year at Harvard and Yale look affordable. No joke!
The statistics show that on average the cost of a wedding in the US is currently $27,490.00! Whoa (as Joey says). Well, that is not exactly what my folks said though!
But wait ~ it’s get better, the average wedding cost for Charlotte, NC ~ $34,912.00. YIKES! Now whether this info is “accurate” is anyone’s guess but one thing is for sure, if you’ve never been involved in any wedding planning ~ this could be a REAL shocker for some folk!
Here is the breakdown:
CEREMONY $2,587
Wedding attire for Groom & Bride
Accessories Hair/Makeup
Marriage License
Ceremony Accessories
Ceremony Location Fee
Ceremony Site Decorations
Officiate
Rehearsal Dinner
GIFTS $1,438
Attendant Gifts
Wedding Favors
FLOWERS $1,480
Wedding Flowers
Boutonnieres
Bride Bouquet
Bridesmaid Bouquets
Flower Girl Flowers
Corsages
JEWELRY $2,266
His Ring
Her Ring
MUSIC $1,201
Wedding Music & DJ
PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER $3,463
Photographer & Videographer
RECEPTION $20,690
Wedding Reception
Bride & Groom Hotel
Beverages/Liquor
Decorations
Caterer
Rentals
Wedding Cake
Bartender
Centerpieces
STATIONARY $1,054
Wedding Invitations
Reply Cards
Thank You Stationery
Bridal Shower Invitations
TRANSPORTATION $733
Limo Service
Car Rental
HOLD UP NOW ~ it must be noted that we are NOT doing wedding favors, jewelry (I’ll borrow it), or a videographer AND we are doing our own wedding programs and calligraphy ~ that should save us some dough.
