Benchmark
Kosten-Benchmark: Average Wedding Cost in the U.S.
A national U.S. planning benchmark from surveyed couples married in 2025. Use it as a baseline, not a local quote.
Planungshinweise
The total uses The Knot's reported 2025 U.S. average wedding cost from 10,474 U.S. couples married in 2025. It covers the ceremony and reception, excluding the engagement ring. Respondents were recruited from The Knot/WeddingWire members; this is a survey, not a census. Category amounts are calculated from The Knot's published rounded budget percentages, so category totals may not equal the average exactly.
Reported average
34.200 $
| Category | Percent | Estimated amount |
|---|---|---|
| Venue and rentals | 29% | 9.918 $ |
| Catering, cake and drinks | 24% | 8.208 $ |
| Photographer and videographer | 10% | 3.420 $ |
| Floral design and decor | 9% | 3.078 $ |
| Music | 6% | 2.052 $ |
| Attire and beauty | 6% | 2.052 $ |
| Wedding rings | 5% | 1.710 $ |
| Wedding planner | 5% | 1.710 $ |
| Guest entertainment | 3% | 1.026 $ |
| Transportation | 2% | 684 $ |
| Stationery | 1% | 342 $ |
| Officiant | 1% | 342 $ |