Just Released: 2013 Average Wedding Budget Breakdown

The wedding budget breakdown is according to The Knot web site. Crazy expensive!

2013 National Average Spend vs. 2012 National Average Spend

Overall Wedding (excluding honeymoon)    $29,858    $28,427
Venue (reception hall)    $13,385    $12,905
Photographer    $2,440    $2,379
Wedding/Event Planner    $1,874    $1,847
Reception Band    $3,469    $3,084
Reception DJ    $1,038    $988
Florist/Decor    $2,069    $1,997
Videographer    $1,700    $1,619
Wedding Dress    $1,281    $1,211
Groom’s Tuxedo    $248    $230
Wedding Cake    $546    $560
Ceremony Site    $1,793    $1,711
Ceremony Musicians    $588    $554
Invitations    $443    $453
Limousine    $732    $708
Favors    $281    $289
Rehearsal Dinner    $1,184    $1,135
Engagement Ring    $5,598    $5,431
Catering (price per person)    $66    $63
Officiant    $260    $246

Figures based on respondents who hired a professional vendor for the service.