2015 Average Cost of Wedding in the US Rose Slightly to $26,645
The average amount US couples spent on their wedding in 2015 rose slightly to $26,645 from $26,444 in 2014. The latest average wedding cost data is based on 8,010 survey samples collected from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.
US Local spending data has been updated with the new 2015 survey results.
| Market Totals | 2014 | 2015 | Chg % |
| Market Summary | $26,444 | $26,645 | 0.8% |
| Attire & Accessories | 2014 | 2015 | Chg % |
| Dress Accessories | $229 | $226 | -1.3% |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories | $101 | $101 | 0.0% |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase | $203 | $203 | 0.0% |
| Wedding Dress/es | $1,216 | $1,226 | 0.8% |
| Beauty & Spa | 2014 | 2015 | Chg % |
| Hair Service | $66 | $66 | 0.0% |
| Makeup Service | $53 | $53 | 0.0% |
| Manicure & Pedicure | $44 | $44 | 0.0% |
| Entertainment | 2014 | 2015 | Chg % |
| DJ | $712 | $728 | 2.2% |
| Live Band | $1,676 | $1,706 | 1.8% |
| Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble | $604 | $611 | 1.2% |
| Flowers & Decorations | 2014 | 2015 | Chg % |
| Boutonnieres, Corsages | $144 | $144 | 0.0% |
| Bridal Bouquet | $148 | $148 | 0.0% |
| Bridesmaid Bouquets | $177 | $179 | 1.1% |
| Event Decorations | $451 | $446 | -1.1% |
| Event Flower Arrangements | $452 | $438 | -3.1% |
| Event Table Centerpieces | $326 | $325 | -0.3% |
| Flower Girl Flowers | $87 | $85 | -2.3% |
| Flower Petals | $95 | $95 | 0.0% |
| Gifts & Favors | 2014 | 2015 | Chg % |
| Gift/s for Attendants | $106 | $104 | -1.9% |
| Gift/s for Parents | $119 | $120 | 0.8% |
| Tips (for all services) | $382 | $385 | 0.8% |
| Wedding Favors | $231 | $235 | 1.7% |
| Invitations | 2014 | 2015 | Chg % |
| Ceremony Programs | $116 | $121 | 4.3% |
| Engagement Announcements | $104 | $105 | 1.0% |
| Guest Book | $59 | $59 | 0.0% |
| Invitations & Reply Cards | $232 | $228 | -1.7% |
| Postage | $108 | $106 | -1.9% |
| Reception Menus | $118 | $124 | 5.1% |
| Save the Date Cards | $112 | $112 | 0.0% |
| Table Name and Escort/place Cards | $83 | $83 | 0.0% |
| Thank You Cards | $89 | $89 | 0.0% |
| Jewelry | 2014 | 2015 | Chg % |
| Engagement Ring | $3,359 | $3,386 | 0.8% |
| Wedding Bands | $1,205 | $1,254 | 4.1% |
| Photography & Video | 2014 | 2015 | Chg % |
| Digital or Photo cd/dvd | $315 | $305 | -3.2% |
| Engagement Session | $407 | $396 | -2.7% |
| Prints and/or Enlargements | $235 | $237 | 0.9% |
| Wedding album/s or photo book/s | $439 | $428 | -2.5% |
| Wedding Photographer | $1,645 | $1,644 | -0.1% |
| Wedding Videographer | $1,058 | $1,068 | 0.9% |
| Planner/Consultant | 2014 | 2015 | Chg % |
| A La Carte Services | $973 | $957 | -1.6% |
| Day of Coordinator | $839 | $825 | -1.7% |
| For Getting Started | $890 | $883 | -0.8% |
| Full Service | $2,998 | $2,886 | -3.7% |
| Month of Direction | $1,122 | $1,085 | -3.3% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals | 2014 | 2015 | Chg % |
| Ceremony Officiator | $207 | $208 | 0.5% |
| Event Accessories | $323 | $325 | 0.6% |
| Event Bar Service | $2,398 | $2,378 | -0.8% |
| Event Food Service | $4,797 | $4,771 | -0.5% |
| Event Location | $3,613 | $3,628 | 0.4% |
| Event Rentals | $1,731 | $1,719 | -0.7% |
| Hotel Room for After Reception | $308 | $309 | 0.3% |
| Limo Rental | $474 | $480 | 1.3% |
| Other Transportation | $503 | $515 | 2.4% |
| Rehearsal Dinner | $571 | $577 | 1.1% |
| Wedding Cake/dessert | $424 | $422 | -0.5% |
