The 49 Things: Everything the Average Couple Actually Buys for a Wedding
There are 114 things you can buy for a wedding. The average couple buys 49 of them. The full list, ranked by how many couples actually buy each one, with real median prices.
What a Wedding Actually Cost in 2025
The average US wedding cost $32,899 in 2025. The median cost $18,231. Here is the full breakdown by category and line item, and why the average is the wrong number to plan around.