The average cost of a wedding

As wedding photographers, it is very important for us to know our market very well.  Do you know how much your bride spends on her wedding?  Do you know how much of that budget she spends on the wedding photography?

According to costofwedding.com, the average couple in Charleston, South Carolina spends $25,340 for their wedding.  (You can also view the cost of wedding in other cities in the USA in their website)

Here is a sample of how the average wedding budget is spent.  Some brides give more priority to certain items, such as a wedding gown or a spectacular venue or a six-string orchestra, and may adjust their budget accordingly.  It all depends on what is most important to the wedding couple.  Also, wedding budgets differ depending on how many guests the bride has.

Rings (Wedding and Engagement) 15% Wedding Gown (including accessories such as veil, tiara, etc.) 5% Wedding Reception and Catering 35% Photography and Videography 10% Music and Entertainment 4% Flowers and Decoration 13% Cake 3% Wedding Party Gifts 2% Wedding Invitation 4% Rehearsal Dinner 2% Officiant/Ceremony Fees 1% Transportation 2% Tuexedos 1% Pre-Wedding Parties 3%