How Much Does a Wedding Cost?
2026 price guide with breakdown and savings tips
Where the Money Goes
Venue & Catering 45% $13,500
Photography & Video 12% $3,600
Music & Entertainment 8% $2,400
Flowers & Decor 8% $2,400
Attire & Beauty 7% $2,100
Everything Else 20% $6,000
What Affects the Price
Guest count
Venue type and location
Day of week and season
Catering style
Photography quality
Flowers and decor complexity
How to Save Money
The single biggest cost lever is guest count — roughly 60% of wedding costs are per-guest. Cutting from 150 to 100 guests saves $5,000-15,000. Friday or Sunday events cost 20-40% less than Saturday. Brunch receptions cost 30-50% less than dinner. Grocery store flowers in simple arrangements cost 80% less than a florist.
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