Trending 27th January 2016 by Victoria Stokes
Can You Guess The Average Cost Of An Irish Wedding?
The average wedding day spend has risen from last year, with many couples taking out a loan to help cover the cost.
Anyone who’s ever planned a wedding will know they’re a costly business and things add up fast. From the cake to the table settings, to those bespoke favours that you’re not entirely sure you need; the costs can easily get out of control.
This year the average wedding day spend is up, with Irish couples spending approximately €22,531, an increase of 6% on last year, according to a survey by weddingsonline.
Why the rise? The survey also revealed that on average couples are marrying older, and therefore may be more financially secure and have a bigger budget for their big day.
Add to that, weddings are getting bigger too, with the average number of guests coming in at 156. 23% of couples opted for a bigger party with over 200 guests.
The average cost of the meal has risen too, with couples spending an average of €60 per guest, an increase of 18% on last year, and tellingly, 28% of couples admitted to taking out a loan to cover those costs.
So what can you do to keep the costs down? You can save an estimated 10-20 percent by having your big day on a Thursday or a Friday instead of a Saturday and getting married out of season, between December to March.
Other options include crowdsourcing the professionals you need for the day (Got a cousin who’s ace at photography? Rope him in to take your photos at a fraction of the cost) and opting for a more cost-effective buffet style lunch instead of a formal sit down dinner.
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