How much does a wedding cost?

Yaay congratulations! You've been asked to marry or you've asked your partner to marry you, besides organising a beautiful wedding, you're of course also curious about the costs of your big day. In this blog we will answer the question: what does a wedding cost?

The average cost of a wedding is of course not fixed. Every wedding is different and every couple is different, with your own vision of your dream wedding, wedding dress, wedding shoes, venue and of course your guests. You can of course make your wedding as expensive as you want. The average cost of a wedding is 14,548 euros, this does not include your honeymoon.

Before you say "I do" to each other, drawing up a realistic wedding budget is definitely a must. With a budget in place, you know exactly what you have to spend and how you are going to divide it up, so there are no surprises while organising your wedding. Now that the budget has been drawn up, it is time to look at how you are going to raise this amount. Will you open a separate savings account, is there a savings pot or will you use extras such as holiday pay? A realistic wedding budget requires a creative mind, but by setting priorities you will certainly succeed in organising a dream wedding with the available budget.

We at ShoeStories have told you before what the average costs of a wedding are, excluding your honeymoon. You're naturally curious what this money is spent on and what you need to take into account when organising your big day. We have listed the costs of a wedding for you. Please note! We have based these costs on minimum or average rates. Are you curious about the current rates of your chosen supplier? Then take a look at their website or send an email with your wishes.

The wedding dress, the wedding shoes and the tailor-made suit are perhaps one of the most important elements on your wedding day. All eyes are on the bride and groom and you want to shine on your big day. Of course, you can also make your wedding dress, the wedding shoes and the tailor-made suit as expensive as you want. Whether you spend a hundred euros or thousands, it's all up to you. When buying your dream dress, it is not only about the dress, but also about the lingerie, the garter and the accessories. The above also applies to the choice of wedding shoes. The most important part of the wedding shoes is that they match your dream dress and that they are comfortable, so that you don't have to worry about sore feet on your big day. Did you know that we at ShoeStories offer the perfect pair of wedding shoes for every bride? Our wedding shoes also have a soft lining, comfy and stylish it is.

The wedding rings can be bought cheaply, from 200 euros you already have a beautiful pair of wedding rings, but the average price of a pair of quality wedding rings is often from 1000 euros.
The wedding dress, the wedding shoes and the tailor-made suit are perhaps one of the most important elements on your wedding day. All eyes are on the bride and groom and of course you want to shine on your big day. Of course, you can also make your wedding dress, the wedding shoes and the tailor-made suit as expensive as you want. Whether you spend a hundred euros or thousands, it's all up to you. When buying your dream dress, it is not only about the dress, but also about the lingerie, the garter and the accessories. The above also applies to the choice of wedding shoes. The most important part of the wedding shoes is that they match your dream dress and that they are comfortable, so that you don't have to worry about sore feet on your big day. Did you know that we at ShoeStories offer the perfect pair of wedding shoes for every bride? Our wedding shoes also have a soft lining, comfy and stylish it is.

The wedding rings can be bought cheaply, from 200 euros you already have a beautiful pair of wedding rings, but the average price of a pair of quality wedding rings is often from 1000 euros.

Are you a natural type or do you go for full glam? This also differs in the budget you have to keep for the bridal make-up and hairdo. On average, we can estimate that a hairdresser, the bridal make-up and the nails will cost 250 euros. For more inspiration around the bridal make-up and hairstyle, use Pinterest, create a board per topic and you will get a clear picture of your wishes!

The bridal bouquet is indispensable on your wedding day, are you all into flowers or are dried flowers more your thing? The bridal bouquet and the corsage together cost around 180 euros. Do you also choose flowers for decoration on the location? Then the price varies from 200 to 1200 euros. Of course, this also depends on your preferences. If you opt for a flower wall or a sea of flowers, the price may be higher.

Of course a party needs cake, but more and more brides to be are opting for cupcakes or other sweets on their big day. Are you going for a classy wedding cake or do you want to go for several layers? A wedding cake for 50 people costs on average 333 euros, this often excludes transport to your wedding location.

Do you choose a wedding location within the Netherlands? Then the costs will be on average between 3000 and 6000 euros. Do not be alarmed by this amount! Because within the Netherlands this is still the usual average. Does your wedding take place with a small group? Then you can already rent a hall from 500 euros and celebrate your wedding here.

The dinner will cost about 25 to 50 euros per person, depending on your choices. In addition, you can expect 20 euros per person for the drinks on your day.

Is your dream wedding abroad? Then be sure to increase your wedding budget. You will of course need to fly your guests over and arrange accommodation for them as well. We love to see some romantic summer weddings!

A party is not a party without music or a band. If you choose to hire a band (about 4 hours), the costs are on average 1200 euros.

You want to capture your most important day and what better way to do so than by hiring a professional wedding photographer? The photographer will cost a large part of your wedding budget. Do you want a photographer and a videographer for about 8 hours? Then the costs for this will be from 1500 Euros.

Don't forget to inform your guests of your wedding in time, especially if you are getting married in the summer holidays. For around 250 euros, your save-the-date cards will be printed and you can send out the invitations. The thank-you notes and memories of your wedding also cost around 200 euros.

Apart from your clothes, the rings, the decoration and the location, there is another important part, namely the official part. The price here differs enormously per municipality and on certain days the wedding is even free. Are you getting married in church? Then you will pay an average of 250 euros. For a civil servant to come to the location, the amount is around a few hundred euros.

What if your favourite wedding dress or his favourite wedding suit turn out to be a bit more expensive than you had determined? Therefore, in addition to the normal costs that have been calculated into your budget, allow for unforeseen costs. Allow for these unforeseen costs at around 10% of your budget. This way, you will not be confronted with surprises.