It’s no lie that weddings can cost a lot of money, but have you ever wondered what the average cost of a wedding is? Well, here are the 2009 Wedding Budget Survey Results from The Knot:
In 2009, the average wedding budget in the US (not including the honeymoon) was $28, 385. This showed a 5% decrease from 2008.
| Reception Venue | $12,838 |
| Reception Band | $3,288 |
| Reception DJ | $892 |
| Photographer | $2,444 |
| Videographer | $1,481 |
| Wedding/Event Planner | $1,728 |
| Wedding Gown | $1,134 |
| Florist/Decor | $2,093 |
| Invitations | $509 |
| Wedding Cake | $559 |
| Ceremony Musicians | $451 |
| Catering (cost per head) | $63 |
| Wedding Day Transportation | $692 |
| Favors | $292 |
| Rehearsal Dinner | $1,163 |
| Engagement Ring | $5,847 |
*Respondents who hired professional vendor, purchased items, or had them professionally made.
And here is a pretty cool fact related to the cost of a wedding:
1. TOP PRIORITIES: Venue, Band/ DJ and Photography: The bulk of the average wedding budget is still dominated by the reception venue ($12,838); followed by the reception band and or DJ ($3,288 and $892 on average); and photography ($2,444 on average).
To see more information on this report go to http://www.theknotinc.com/press-releases-home/2010-press-releases/2010-02-17-real-weddings-survey-results-2009.aspx
