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How much does a wedding cost?
A wedding budget ranges from a small courthouse ceremony to a multi-day celebration, with venue and guest count driving most of the spend.
The typical cost is $30,000, with a range of $3,000 to $80,000 (US, 2026).
Ceremony and reception
US · 2026$30,000 typical
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Venue and catering usually take the largest share of the budget, and both scale with the number of guests. Every extra guest adds food, drink, seating and often rentals.
Season and weekday matter: an off-season Friday or Sunday can cost noticeably less than a summer Saturday. Photography, music, flowers, attire and a planner are the other big line items.
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