Average Cost of a Wedding in Raleigh, NC

One of the most common questions that I get asked and that often pops up in my blog’s statistics is how much does a wedding cost. Following are a few statistics that may help you to set your wedding budget.

First, the national average cost of a wedding in the United States is $20,398 according to The Wedding Report, a wedding statistics and market research firm.

“However, the majority of couples spend between $15,299 and $25,498 while their wedding budget is typically 50% less than the amount spent. This does not include cost for a honeymoon or engagement ring.”

In addition, it should be noted that the average cost of a wedding will vary depending on where you are located. For example, in our primary service area of Raleigh, NC, bridal couples spend between $20,959 and $34,932 on their wedding excluding all costs associated with going on a honeymoon, such as airfare and accommodations, etc.

If you would like to get an idea of the average cost  that other brides are paying for their wedding in your area, please visit Cost of Wedding, a website published by The Wedding Report, which will provide you with general statistics about wedding costs in your area. All you have to do is enter your zip code and it will generate the statistics for you. In addition, the website also provides a wedding cost estimator tool.

Please note that this is tool is should only be used as a starting point and their are many other factors to take into consideration when planning your wedding.

Note: These figures listed here were published in 2009.