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Europeans seem to have it figured out. They spend an average of $5495 on their weddings. That's right, the average American wedding costs six times that of their European counterpart. Sure, everything's bigger in America, but there's more going on here. I blame the Disney Princess culture where girls are encouraged to envision their dream wedding from the moment they can walk. CNBC blames Pinterest.
Tying the knot can break the bank. Costs related to the average wedding in 2013 came to about $30,000, according to survey data out Thursday from the wedding website TheKnot.com. Among the highest individual expenses: an average of $13,385 for the reception venue and $5,598 for the engagement ring.daho, which has average wedding costs coming in at $16,159. â¢On average, spending per guest hit $220 in 2013, up $16 from 2012 and a $26 rise from the tough economic times of 2009. â¢Brides across the country spent an average of $1,281 on their wedding gown.