The true cost of a marriage continues to increase each year. In 2010, the Bridal Association of America estimates that the average cost of a wedding a huge $ 38,500! It is becoming more expensive and less expensive weddings, the mean change that. This figure includes engagement rings and the honeymoon, which was on average up to $ 4,400 and $ 3,700, respectively.ReceptionAs you can guess, the cost of registration was by far the largest expense for a wedding. This amounted to more than $ 14K or 37% of the cost.

Depending on the number of guests, catering for all foods was estimated to cost over $ 9,000! Also do not forget alcohol. After a tab bar will increase significantly. On average, couples spend more than $ 2.800 for the drinks and bartenders. Other expenses include rent for the venue, wedding cake, and the hotel is rooms.Photo & Videos that are an estimated 10% of the total picture and video. If you ever want to record moments in life, you pay dearly. Nearly $ 3,700 in total. Do not forget to allocate up to $ 2,300 for the photographer and another $ 1,400 for the cameraman.

Not included in this sum is an extra $ 953 for music and entertainment.AttireThis is the big day and want to look their best. However, this does not mean cheap. Overall, clothing is 7% of the total budget or $ 2,600. Nearly 60%, or $ 1,500, which is dedicated to all the wedding dress. Do not forget the wedding accessories, helmet hair and make-up – a total of another $ 740. Not included in this sum is an additional $ 2,000 for jewelry. The groom can look good in his tuxedo and a few accessories for less than $ 400.

CeremonyThe ceremony costs come to more than $ 2,500 or about 7% of the total budget for a wedding. Almost 50% of the cost of the ceremony is to meet the costs of the rehearsal dinner in a context. rehearsal dinner can easily exceed $ 1,000, with the average cost of $ 1,269. Site decorations, ceremony location, officiant, and other accessories complete the rest of the cost of the wedding would be complete without flowers category.FlowersA. A couple can expect to revive that nearly $ 2,000 to pay for the wedding with a color pop.

Flowers used as decoration, the bulk of the costs, the rest is bridesmaid and bridal bouquets, bouquets and flowers for the flower children and gifts girls.Favors Last but not least, presented the gifts and favors to friends of the family to share in this joyous occasion. Do not forget to put aside the other $ 1,100 for this effort. Gifts for the wedding party may be over $ 580. Wedding favors are an important tradition and cost an additional $ 400. Other small gifts for parents can also add line.

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