You probably wonder if you are spending too much or too little on your wedding compared to other. After all, it’s certainly the best day of your life and you want everything to be perfect. The average spend on Irish weddings is between €20k and €25k and while I have put up together the average cost of wedding expenses to give you an idea as a starting point, remember that it’s only an estimate and prices can vary according to vendors you are choosing, the season and of course the type of wedding you are having. Some Brides prefer to spend more money on certain things than others so depending on what your desires are, here are some guidelines to help you get started:

• Venue (depending on type of venue and number of guests): €6,000 – €10,000
• Church / Ceremony Fee: €300 – €500
• Irish Legal Fee: €200
• Mariage Course: €200
• Priest: €100 – €200
• Sacristan: €50 – €100
• Photographer: €1,000 – €2,500
• Videographer: €700 – €1,500
• Band & DJ: €2,000 – €3,000
• Flowers (depending on your own budget really): €300 – €2,000
• Church Music: €200 – 250
• Church Singer: €250 – €350
• Wedding Dress (here again, depending on your own budget): €600 – €2,500
• Bridesmaid Dress: €200 – €500 (for one)
• Groom Attire: €200 – €300
• Groomsmen Suit: €100 – €150 (for one)
• Shoes: €60 – €500
• Jewellry and Accessories: €500 – €1,200
• Flowergirl Outfit: €50 – €150
• Make-Up: €250 – €300 (average 4 people)
• Hairstlyle: €250 – €300 (average of 4 people)
• Wedding Cars / Transportation: €300 – €450
• Wedding Cake: €250 -€350
• Decorations: €300 – €500
• Favours / Gifts: €200 – €500
• Stationery: €600 – €1,200
• Stamps: €90 – €140
• Wedding Insurance: €140
• Miscellaneous (babysitting, pampering, outfit for next day, pre / post wedding event, welcome baskets, rehearsal…) : €200 – €2,000
• Honeymoon: €2,000 – €6,000

According to Mrs2Be.ie survey conducted amongst over 2000 Brides & Grooms, the average cost per head on the wedding meal falls into the €41 to €60 category and Country Manors & Exclusive Venues are growing in popularity with 18% of couples opting to host their weddings there. Happy Planning!