Last week we ask you to provide input on what should be included in the “Average Wedding Cost” and spoke clearly. You can view the results here of the survey here: http://t.co/xuJ4rab
The total sample of 267 yields a 6% margin of error and while the determining factor of inclusion is majority rules, 50%+, because of the margin of error we included items that were at 47%+. There were only a couple of items on the threshold but felt they were close enough to include.
Refactoring the first half of the year to these standards, equates to an average wedding cost of $21,227.
The items below make up the “new standard” of what is included in the “Average Wedding Cost” and we will be refactoring our reports etc. to meet the new standards over the next month or two. All new reporting will use this new standard.
The items in the average wedding cost will include the following:
| Category | Item |
| Attire & Accessories | Dress accessories |
| Headpiece and/or veil | |
| Tuxedo/suit/other accessories | |
| Tuxedo/suit/other rent/purchase | |
| Wedding dress/es | |
| Beauty, Health & Spa | Hair service |
| Makeup service | |
| Manicure & pedicure | |
| Entertainment | DJ |
| Live band | |
| Musician/s, soloist, or ensemble | |
| Flowers & Decorations | Boutonnieres, corsages |
| Bridal bouquet | |
| Bridesmaid bouquets | |
| Ceremony decorations | |
| Ceremony flower arrangements | |
| Flower girl flowers | |
| Flower petals | |
| Reception decorations | |
| Reception flower arrangements | |
| Reception table centerpieces | |
| Gifts & Favors | Gift/s for attendants |
| Gift/s for parents | |
| Tips (for all services) | |
| Wedding favors | |
| Invitations | Ceremony programs |
| Engagement announcements | |
| Guest book | |
| Invitations & reply cards | |
| Postage | |
| Reception menus | |
| Save the date cards | |
| Table name and escort/place cards | |
| Thank you cards | |
| Jewelry | Engagement ring |
| Wedding bands | |
| Photography & Video | Digital or photo cd/dvd |
| Engagement session | |
| Prints and/or enlargements | |
| Traditional leather bound album | |
| Wedding photographer | |
| Wedding videographer | |
| Planner/Consultant | A la carte services |
| Day of coordinator | |
| For getting started | |
| Full service | |
| Month of direction | |
| Transportation | Limo rental |
| Other transportation | |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals | Ceremony accessories |
| Ceremony location | |
| Ceremony officiator | |
| Hotel room for after reception | |
| Reception accessories | |
| Reception bar service | |
| Reception food service | |
| Reception location | |
| Reception rentals | |
| Rehearsal dinner | |
| Wedding cake/dessert |
