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Less Platinum Weddings, average cost of weddings drops
Weddings had less bling last year, according to The Wedding Report, an industry research firm.
The average cost of a wedding in 2009 dropped 10.2 percent compared to 2008.
The average couple spent $19,581 in 2009 and $21,814 in 2008.
Couples spent less on jewelry, gifts, invitations and grub. The average spending on reception menus fell by 36 percent, The Wedding Report said.
Fewer people made the weddings.
The average number of guests in 2009 was 128, a decline of 11.7 percent. The average number of guests in 2008 was 145.
The wedding industry’s market value in 2009 was $56.8 billion, a decline of 7.4% from $61.4 billion in 2008.
But couples did spend more on a few things — musicians, photographers and wedding dresses.
What do you think?
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By just curious
January 29, 2010 1:02 PM | Link to this
Can’t believe couples are spending nearly 20k on the wedding and reception. Seems like 20k could put a down payment on a decent starter home and couples could start out a jump ahead.
By Julia-Gulia
January 29, 2010 5:03 PM | Link to this
The price of things automatically doubles if you attach wedding or bridal to the item’s description. Best way to get around that is to look around. Don’t just look for “wedding” stuff. It also helps to make the event more personal, rather than an expensive wedding in a box.
By Anon
January 29, 2010 7:42 PM | Link to this
I spent $2k. It’s about getting married and being married, not the wedding itself.
By JL
February 24, 2010 12:48 PM | Link to this
Re: Just curious You have to remember that an average includes the costs in high-costs areas like the northeast. I would challenge anyone to plan a wedding for $2k in NYC. You couldn’t serve McDonald’s to your closest friends/family here for that much money. Someone spending the national average has a “low” budget here.