What is the Average Cost of a Wedding in 2010?

Weddings are expensive things, and difficult to plan. The average cost of a wedding in 2010 is estimated by experts to be between $15,000 and $25,000. A rumor has been circulating the Internet that the average cost is $28,000, however this limit has been disputed and is likely a bit on the high end.

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Experts estimate the couples overspend by an average of 15% beyond their planned budget. One of the biggest source of costs for a wedding is unplanned/unbudgeted costs that can quickly balloon into significant spending. For example, travel expenses for relatives, unanticipated fees, and photography are some of the common unplanned items.