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Over or Under: Average Wedding Budget?

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Maggie, on March 12, 2019 at 11:05 AM

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Weddings cost a serious chunk of change, but couples still tend to underestimate how much they’ll spend on their wedding. Will you be over or under the average budget of $29,200? (Not including your engagement ring or honeymoon!) Is that more or less than you thought you’d spend on your wedding?...

Weddings cost a serious chunk of change, but couples still tend to underestimate how much they’ll spend on their wedding. Will you be over or under the average budget of $29,200? (Not including your engagement ring or honeymoon!) Is that more or less than you thought you’d spend on your wedding?

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Devoted August 2018
Bluey8616f · on March 13, 2019 at 8:56 AM
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Def under because I refused to let my husband add more people when we got declines.
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Super October 2019
Lizzy · on March 13, 2019 at 9:17 AM
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We will be pretty close to that as our budget is 25-30k
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Maggie · on March 13, 2019 at 10:05 AM
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At least you're still under the national average, Nora!
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EllieRose · on March 13, 2019 at 12:41 PM
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UNDER! Thankfully or friendors, inclusive venue, and time of year are saving us some cash!
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Devoted June 2019
Jasmine · on March 13, 2019 at 12:51 PM
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We are way under !!!!!!!!!!
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Savvy June 2019
Sierra · on March 13, 2019 at 1:12 PM
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Under!!!!!! We set our firm budget of 10k after researching vendors and venues. So far we are even falling under our own budget which I am loving!! Hoping to have some wiggle room for extras or emergencies at the end of everything. ~Honeymoon Not included.
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Devoted October 2019
Becca · on March 13, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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I'm way under. Hoping to spend under 8k. Right now we are about 6k.
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Sharie · on March 13, 2019 at 1:26 PM
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Under, thankfully! But still more than I was hoping for. My rough estimate prior to researching was $6,500, now realistically I'll be spending around $12,000.
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Devoted May 2019
Lauren · on March 13, 2019 at 1:29 PM
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Way under!
We are expecting around 5,000-6,000 dollars for ceremony and reception. That INCLUDES my dress engagement ring, and our wedding bands.
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Debra · on March 13, 2019 at 1:44 PM
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Wedding Under, Reception will exceed out budget at this time.
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Maggie · on March 13, 2019 at 1:46 PM
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You researched beforehand, Sierra!!! Woohoo!! A lot of people don't, which probably includes me.
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Maggie · on March 13, 2019 at 1:46 PM
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What's your wedding situation, Debra? Are you having a destination wedding and then an at home reception?
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Arkilia · on March 13, 2019 at 2:02 PM
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Under, without honeymoon we are at $12,000
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Expert June 2019
Mrs Sullivan · on March 13, 2019 at 2:35 PM
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Over. Our budget for just the wedding is $50,000
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Super November 2019
Kristin · on March 13, 2019 at 3:08 PM
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I am hoping to be under (but not by much). We were given a total of 47k from our parents but neither of us feel its appropriate to spend it all. Right now, with all of the big things out of the way, with the exception of the rehearsal dinner and shuttle service to and from the hotel, we are at 25k.
We also kind of have 2 budgets running, the actual, and the one we will ultimately show the parents. With the exception of the big things (venue, dress, photographer, DJ etc. which they know the actual totals) we are actually splitting the cost and covering some of it ourselves. We have to keep 2 budgets though because I know my mom would loose her mind if she found out. When I was in high school I started paying for my own gas even though my parents had offered to cover it for the time being, when the found out my mom was genuinely hurt by my actions and I got a good long talking to... not going there again.
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Cristy · on March 13, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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We are way under that average!! Thank goodness!!
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Beginner July 2019
Debra · on March 13, 2019 at 3:32 PM
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Our best friend owes a bar which she donated and our band are friends and they have donated there time. Many friends are cooking so all we really have to worry about is making sure of decorations, cake, photography
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Expert June 2019
Ginsteeca · on March 13, 2019 at 3:41 PM
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A lot under, but still a little over our personal budget.
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Savvy July 2021
Marjani · on March 13, 2019 at 3:43 PM
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Over.
Northern NJ is priced out of this world, lol
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Gonnabeaburch · on March 13, 2019 at 3:49 PM
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Our total budget is 8K with a goal of coming in at 6K or under so that puts us well below average. So far everything is on track but we still have 4 months to go.
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