It’s that time again! The 2019 WeddingWire Newlywed Report is out! This report examines data from over 18,000 couples and highlights details about engagements, planning, guest experience, traditions and COST!!  Planning a wedding can feel incredibly overwhelming. Working with a team of professionals makes all the difference. This report will provide a bit of clarity around setting a budget and some insight into real costs by category.

Some Fun Facts from the WeddingWire Newlywed Report:

  • The average wedding in Charlotte costs $27,000
  • Couples underestimate their budget by 45%
  • Couples spend an average of $230 per guest
  • 70% of ceremonies are less than 30 minutes
  • The average couple hires 14 vendors on their wedding day!
  • 40% of couples start planning their wedding within one month of getting engaged.  
  • Setting a date and finding a Venue are the first steps taken!  

 

Top Wedding Google Search Terms:

  1. wedding planner (or planning)
  2. wedding checklist
  3. Christmas wedding planner
  4. how to plan a wedding
  5. wedding venue near me
  6. wedding timeline
  7. wedding planning timeline
  8. wedding budget
  9. wedding planners near me
  10. wedding coordinator

 

Actual Budget Samples for Ceremony & Reception:

 

Venue

$9,000

   

Catering

$6,700

   

Band

$3,900

   

Photography

$2,400

   

Wedding rings

$1,900

   

Wedding planner

$1,850

   

Rehearsal dinner +
additional meals

$1,800

   

Videography

$1,800

   

Flowers

$1,800

   

Event rentals and photobooths

$1,700

   

Dress

$1,700

   

Lighting and Décor

$1,400

   

DJ

$1,200

   

Transportation

$1,050

   

Wedding party attire

$800

   

Hair and makeup

$650

   

Ceremony music/musician

$600

   

Wedding party gifts

$600

   

Invitations/stationery

$550

   

Cake/desserts

$550

   

Beauty and Health

$550

   

Favors and gifts

$450

   

Groom’s attire

$400

   

Jewelry

$300

   

Officiant

$300

   

Planning your dream wedding can feel overwhelming! If the team at Champagne Manor can do anything to help, please don’t hesitate to call us!

Follow the link below to view the full report:

https://go.weddingwire.com/newlywed-report?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=marchcorepromo2019