THE KNOT RELEASES 2009 REAL WEDDINGS SURVEY OF 21,000 BRIDES…INTERESTING INFO.
We must be doing something right…because in 2009 the average spent on Photography was $2444 and that is exactly half-way between our Deluxe Package and our Diamond Package. Click for Link to our prices.
You will see typical budgets from many sources but this is interesting in that it surveys lots of brides (over 20,000) and it is fresh information from last year.
Another intersting observation is that even though we are in the middle of a real recession…budgets are only 5% down from 2008.
Here are the highlights, I’ve posted the entire survey on my website at this link
2009 WEDDING BUDGET SURVEY RESULTS
In 2009, $28,385 was the average wedding budget in the US (not including the honeymoon) reflecting less than a 5% decrease from 2008.
“As the economy continues to affect consumer spending, brides remain committed to planning a memorable event and are thoughtfully cutting back,” said Carley Roney, editor in chief of The Knot Inc. “Approximately one third of brides who had a wedding in 2009 said that the economy had impacted their overall wedding plans.”
Category * Average Spend 2009
Reception Venue $12,838
Reception Band $3,288
Reception DJ $892
Photographer $2,444
Videographer $1,481
Wedding/Event Planner $1,728
Wedding Gown $1,134
Florist/Decor $2,093
Invitations $509
Wedding Cake $559
Ceremony Musicians $451
Catering (cost per head) $63
Wedding Day Transportation $692
Favors $292
Rehearsal Dinner $1,163
Engagement Ring $5,847
