When it comes to planning a wedding every couple sits down to figure out their budget. How much they are able to spend on the big day. For many, the budget is a vital part of the planning process. But something most couples may not take into consideration is the average cost per state.
According to The Wedding Report, the average cost of a wedding in 2016 is $26,519. From renting the venue, purchasing your dress, the flowers and everything else in between, that budget is easier to hit than you probably expected.
Average Cost Per Wedding in 2016:
Attire & Accessories: $1,757
Beauty & Spa: $164
Entertainment: $3,046
Flowers & Decorations: $1,883
Gifts & Favors: $851
Invitations: $1,038
Jewelry: $4,606
Photography & Video: $4,055
Planner/Consultant: $1,306
Venue, Catering & Rentals: $15,224
Now keep in mind this average varies by state and city. Obviously if you plan on getting married in a major metropolitan city (i.e. – Manhattan) that average is only going to escalate due to the cost of living. Yes, you read that right… the cost of living goes into account for each state.
To give you all a better idea of cost, we’ve broken down some major cities and states below.
Most Expensive (over $50,000)
1. New York City: $82,299
2. Chicago: $61,265
3. Westchester/Hudson Valley: $57, 501
4. Long Island: $56,950
5. North/Central New Jersey: $55,389
6. Capecod: $54,334
7. Rhode Island: $50,266
Middle Ground (between $30,000 and $40,000)
1. New Orleans: $44,178
2. Los Angelos: $39,942
3. South Florida: $39,768
4. San Francisco: $39,250
5. Houston: $39,189
6. Vermont: $37,880
7. Grand Rapids, Michigan: $37,880
8. Washington DC: $37,704
9. Boston: $37,399
10. Atlanta: $30,394
Least Expensive (under $30,000)
1. Phoenix: $29,948
2. South Carolina: $29,507
3. Colorado: $27,190
4. Columbus, Ohio: $27,059
5. Tennessee: $24,470
6. Kansas City, Missouri: $24,369
7. Utah: $22,229
8. Oregon: $20,456
9. Montana: $20,322
10. North Dakota: $20,211
11. New Mexico: $20,114
12. South Dakota: $18,890
13. Alaska: $17,361
Now that you’ve seen the breakdown, will you be moving your wedding to another state?
