Released: August 11, 2012
Average couple spends $26,989 on wedding; many break budget
Source: Cathy Lynn Grossman, USA TODAY
Call it Wedding Bill Blues. Even with a slight drop in "I Do" spending during recent tough economic years, many couples are beguiled beyond their budgets. The average couple has a $26,989 wedding, according to Brides magazine. Even though that's down from a peak of $28,082 in pre-recession 2008, nearly one-third of all brides still bust their budgets, Brides says.Read Full Article: Average couple spends $26,989 on wedding; many break budget