excessive wedding costs

 

According to Bride to Be magazine's 2010 "Cost of Love'' survey, the average wedding in Australia is now setting couples back $29,966 for the big day, plus $7,194 for engagement rings and wedding bands, $7,105 for the honeymoon and $4031 in pre-wedding parties, for a grand total of $48,296 per "I do''. 

 

Have a look at the costs below.  Do you think this is outrageous or just what you have to pay if you want the fairy-tale wedding?

 

96
Average number of guests at an Australian wedding.


$10,701
Average reception cost for food and booze. that's $111 to wine and dine each person



$4043
Average spent on bridal party clothes and accessories



$3030
Average spent to dress the bride and groom



$4234
Average spend on photography and videography



$919
Average that couples spend on flowers


 
$907
Average spent on transport



$418
Average spent on the cake.

 

$747
Bonbonniere

 

$764
Hair and make up

 

$7,105
Average that couples will spend on their honeymoon

 

Hens Night and Bridal shower costs were not included in the survey but we believe we offer great products at low prices to help bring down the costs of an over the top wedding.

 

Have a great day pecka fans and enjoy wedding planning!