There’s no shortage of moving parts to a wedding, and some of those moving parts can really pop a dent in the household pocketbook.
Consider these average wedding costs ( for a 100 guests wedding):
- Venue & food – $16,107
- Photographer – $2,500
- Reception DJ/entertainment – $3,800
- Florist – $1,534
- Videographer – $2,000
- Wedding dress – $1,564
- Groom’s attire – $280
- Wedding cake – $582
- Ceremony site – $2,197
- Ceremony musicians – $500
- Invitations – $462
- Transportation – $859
- Favors – $268
- Rehearsal dinner – $1,378
- Engagement ring – $6,163
- Officiant – $300
- Wedding day hair care – $200
- Wedding day make-up – $200
Obviously, your wedding costs may vary depending on how many guests you’re inviting,
the quality of the engagement ring, and how formal of an occasion you want your nuptials to be.