Average Cost of a Wedding in 2022

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Dress? Check! Rings? Check! Masks? It’s no secret that the Covid-19 pandemic has totally upended the wedding industry.

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Wedding planning is a tall order, especially with the aftermath of a pandemic, but it’s not impossible.

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As brides and grooms rush to reclaim the large celebrations they were denied in 2020, they’ve budgeted approximately $22,500 for 2021 receptions, similar to the $23,000 spent on receptions in 2019.

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From the dress to the decor, there are so many details involved that many couples choose to pay the $1500, on average, for a professional wedding planner to handle them all.

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The purchase of engagement rings is generally what kicks off the entire wedding planning process.

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Vendor Costs

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Reception Costs

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Average Cost of a Wedding in 2022

Dress? Check! Rings? Check! Masks? It’s no secret that the Covid-19 pandemic has totally upended the wedding industry.

Wedding planning is a tall order, especially with the aftermath of a pandemic, but it’s not impossible.

As brides and grooms rush to reclaim the large celebrations they were denied in 2020, they’ve budgeted approximately $22,500 for 2021 receptions, similar to the $23,000 spent on receptions in 2019.

From the dress to the decor, there are so many details involved that many couples choose to pay the $1500, on average, for a professional wedding planner to handle them all.

The purchase of engagement rings is generally what kicks off the entire wedding planning process.

Pre-Wedding Costs

Vendor Costs

What is your big day if no one is there to capture it? Photographer costs can be as high as $2400 for a wedding.

Reception Costs

The reception venue will likely be your largest expense. It is where you will feed and entertain your guests for the longest portion of your celebration.

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