Wedding Budget

A General Order of Magnitude for an Average Traditional Wedding in the U.S.
(Updated in 2004)

Category Amount

Invitations, Announcements and Thank You Notes

$ 400.00 - $ 500

Flowers

$ 800.00

Photography

$ 1,800.00 - $ 3,500

Videography

$ 1,700.00 - $ 2,500

Music Entertainment

$ 1,200.00 - $ 2,500

Officiate/Priest & Church/Ceremony Site Fee

$ 800.00

Limousine

$ 750.00

Gifts for Attendants

$ 600.00

Wedding Rings (for Bride's & Groom)

$ 700.00

Engagement Ring

$ 3,500.00

Rehearsal Dinner

$ 1,000.00

Bride's Gown

$ 800.00

Wedding Veil & Headpiece

$ 200.00

Bridesmaids' Apparel (for 5 bridesmaids)

$ 900.00

Mother of the Bride's Apparel

$ 350.00

Groom's rental Tuxedo

$ 100.00

Groomsmen's Rental Tuxedos

$ 500.00

Wedding Reception

$ 12,000.00

GRAND TOTAL

$ 27000 - $ 32,000

Honeymoon

$ 5,000 - $,10,000

 

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