Budget Breakdown

According to Weddingbells’ reader survey, couples aren't willing to compromise when it comes to their weddings. Despite the uncertainty in the economy, the average expected cost of a wedding has actually increased from 2009.

More than 1,200 brides-to-be responded from across the country revealing their thoughts and plans from the engagement to the honeymoon. Here are the results:

(The Weddingbells’ Reader Survey was conducted online from February 18 to March 12, 2010 by Nooro Online Inc. A national sample of 1,241 engaged readers participated in the survey. Confidence interval: +/-2.8%, 19 times out of 20.)

• Average expected cost of a wedding is $20,129 (up from $19,279 in 2009)
• Budget breakdown based on anticipated costs:
  • Reception Venue = $6,922
  • Bridal Gown = $1,093
  • Bridesmaid Dress = $263
  • Bridal/Bridesmaid Shoes = $112
  • Wedding Bands = $1,761
  • Photographer = $1,727
  • Videographer = $754
  • Stationery = $302
  • Wedding Cake = $324
  • Florist/Decor = $821
  • Transportation/Limo = $533
  • DJ/Musicians = $824
  • Guest Favours/Gifts = $343
  • Honeymoon = $3,448

  Notice anything missing? The services of the most important part of the day, the minister/officiant!

  Our fee is 375, which is less than 2% of the total cost.