Determining The Cost Of A Wedding

There are many small details that can drastically lower or increase the cost of a wedding. One of biggest expenses is the reception – this is where almost half of the money for the entire wedding goes. A few other things that can cut a wedding cost down include choosing a less busy date, desserts, flowers, dress, and invitations.

The popular bridal season is between May and October. Choosing a wedding date during the other part of the year will help save money on almost everything starting from the venue and ending with the photographers. Saturday around 7 PM is the time when venues charge the most for a reception. Evening weddings can be held on Friday evening or Sunday evening for a regular price.

The cost of a wedding also depends on the amount of dessert that is being offered. Usually people get two cakes and on top of that they order full tray of desserts. One cake is enough because by the time dessert is served, most people are already full, and they can’t eat anything on top of a piece of cake. Flowers are a very important part of the wedding. Using flowers that are in season and more greens is one of the ways to decrease the cost of a wedding.

The cost of a wedding gown can be decreased by almost two thirds just by purchasing it with a lower-end satin. Buying samples or dresses from outlet stores are also good ways to find a gorgeous dress that is less expensive. The cost of invitations varies significantly. Six-piece hand written invitations are drastically more expensive than those printed on a single sheet of paper.

The average cost of a wedding is around $20,000 to $25,000. Some of the things that are not included in this cost are the engagement ring and the honeymoon expenses.