We all hear numbers thrown around about the cost of the "average" American wedding, which is currently in the ballpark of $25,000. Averages do not take into account local variations, though, so a $25,000 wedding in Omaha might be considered a splurge, while in Northern New Jersey that could be a tight budget. Learn how to use online tools to find out what the typical cost is in your hometown for the style of wedding you plan to have.
Have you heard of the websites which can tell you what weddings cost in your town? There are fascinating sites that allow brides to enter the details about their weddings, and then find out what the average price range is for a comparable event in their zip code. This has to be the coolest wedding budget tool ever, as it gives you the cost of wedding details in your hometown, not just a nationwide average. You begin by entering your zip code, style of wedding (traditional, casual, formal, etc.), size of guest list, and check off which things you plan to have for your wedding. The list covers pretty much everything, from the cake to the catering to the bridal jewelry and boutonierres. Simply mark which of the items you wish to include to get the average price range for real weddings in your area which were a similar style.
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