Cost of a classic wedding for 100 guests
venue, food, photos, attire, rings- 1🇨ðŸ‡Switzerland$37,000
- 2🇬🇧United Kingdom$33,000
- 3🇺🇸United States$30,000
- 4🇦🇪United Arab Emirates$29,000
- 5🇨🇦Canada$27,000
- 6🇦🇺Australia$25,000
- 7🇮🇹Italy$24,000
- 8🇯🇵Japan$23,000
- 9🇸🇦Saudi Arabia$22,000
- 10🇫🇷France$21,000
- 11🇪🇸Spain$21,000
- 12🇩🇪Germany$20,000
- 13🇵🇹Portugal$16,000
- 14🇲🇽Mexico$11,000
- 15🇮🇳India$10,500
- 16🇧🇷Brazil$9,500
- 17🇿🇦South Africa$8,500
- 18🇵ðŸ‡Philippines$7,500
- 19🇹🇷Turkey$6,500
- 20🇳🇬Nigeria$5,500
- 21🇮🇩Indonesia$5,000
- 22🇪🇬Egypt$4,000
Rough mid-2020s estimates in US dollars. Tap a country to load it into the calculator. How we estimate
Where the money goes
The guest list drives the bill: venue, food and drinks are usually half to two thirds of the total. Cutting 20 guests saves more than any other single choice.
Not included: the honeymoon, the engagement ring, hair and make-up trials, and travel for a destination wedding.
Questions people ask
How much does the average wedding cost in the USA?
About $32,700 for a typical wedding of around 115 guests.
How much does a wedding cost in the UK?
About $28,700 for a typical wedding of around 80 guests.
How much does a wedding cost per guest?
In the USA a classic wedding works out at about $280 per guest, everything included. In India or Indonesia, where guest lists are long, it can be under $50.
How can I cut the cost of a wedding?
Invite fewer people, marry on a Friday or out of season, and choose a venue that allows your own caterer.
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