The average wedding cost in the United Kingdom varies depending on the social status of the couples to wed. However, for most UK couples, the average cost of wedding falls between utterly huge amounts of £15,000 to astounding £25,000. The cumulative average, on the other hand, falls around the £18,500 mark.
In order to be efficient in budgeting, it is important for couples to understand how much each item or activity will cost. Based on the average wedding cost of £18,500, a chart that includes the items and activities of a common wedding set-up is available below. However, this chart does not include the engagement ring yet as well as the celebrations, which usually costs over £1,000 on the average.
An important factor to consider is how to spend the money effectively and not how much money has to be spent. Thus, the key is to always focus attention to the average wedding cost percentage and not the figures.
ITEM AV. COST AV. %
Insurance £110 0.6%
The Service £520 2.8%
Reception (venue, food & drinks) £4,000 21.5%
Evening Reception (venue, food & drinks) £1,700 9.2%
Entertainment £850 4.6%
Flowers £685 3.7%
Balloons & Decorations £460 2.5%
The Bride’s Outfit £1,590 8.6%
Hair and Beauty £170 0.9%
The Groom’s Outfit £200 1.1%
Attendants Outfits £575 3.1%
Photography £905 4.9%
Videography £905 4.9%
Transport £480 2.6%
Stationery £465 2.5%
The Wedding Cake £370 2.0%
Wedding Rings £630 3.4%
Gifts £205 1.1%
Stag & Hen Nights £280 1.5%
Honeymoon & First night hotel £3,400 18.5%