Friday, March 23, 2007

What is the Average Wedding Cost

FROM ONEWED.COM
These prices are based on an average wedding cost for 2004. Average wedding cost may vary in price to your location, wedding vendors, bridal accessories, and wedding favors. To get an idea of your average wedding cost in your area use the vendor search to price your local vendors, use the bridal forums to ask other brides, or contact a local wedding coordinator for help. Once you get an idea of average wedding cost in your area make a note of it next to the prices listed there for best results, try to include vendor travel cost, taxes, shipping and other fees that may occur. Make sure that once you get all your wedding cost written down review your budget and be sure to leave extra money to the side for emergencies! The best place to save on wedding cost is on flowers, catering, invitations, wedding favors and ceremony/reception site.

Invitations, Announcements and Thank You Notes $ 350.00 - $500
Flowers $ 800.00
Photography $ 900.00 - $ 2,500
Videography $ 700.00 - $ 1,500
Music (DJ, Band, Etc.) $ 900.00 - $ 1,500
Officiant & Ceremony Site $ 400.00
Transportation (Limo, Carriage, Etc.) $ 450.00
Gifts for Attendants $ 400.00
Wedding Rings $ 500.00
Engagement Ring $ 1,000.00- 3,000.00
Rehearsal Dinner $ 750.00
Bride's Gown $ 900.00
Wedding Veil & Headpiece $ 200.00
Bridesmaids' Apparel (for 5 bridesmaids) $ 1000.00
Mother of the Bride's Apparel $ 900.00
Groom's Rental Tuxedo $ 500.00
Groomsmen's Rental Tuxedos $ 200.00
Wedding Reception (Caterer, Cake, Site, Etc.) $ 500.00-$ 8,000.00
Honeymoon $ 5,000
GRAND TOTAL $ 20,000 - $ 25,000

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