When couples decide to get married, one of the most beautiful events in their lives is about to happen; and today, you’ll find out about the 11 Most Expensive Cities To Get Married in America in 2015.
You all know that a wedding can cost a fortune.The average cost of wedding in America last year was more than $30,000.. The location of the event is the biggest factor that impacts the expenses of the big day. Look at our list of most expensive cities for renting in America to see where you’ll need a big budget to rent the property or location for your wedding. The food and special services are the next in line reasons for couples to go over budget. And couples get over the budget a lot nowadays – more than half of the weddings broke their budget in last years.
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Let’s see which places will cost you the most for wedding, the 11 most expensive cities to get married in America in 2015 are:
11. Washington D.C.
The city of Washington is a place where real estate has a high price range. Average price for wedding in Washington is around $37,000. For this amount, couples reserve the reception, a wedding ceremony, and a hall for the event. Standard package on this price range includes food, drink, transportation, and decoration of the place. Don’t count the honeymoon on this budget.
10. Miami
South Florida is an expensive region. The city of Miami is established as the top location of the region, as the city is known for its party atmosphere. The average wedding in Miami will cost you above $38,000. Around a half of the expenses will go on the venue location; renting in Miami is pricey. Some of the services in this region are bit expensive as well, and some are below the average price in America.
9. Boston
Some of the most expensive locations to host a wedding in America are located in Boston and surrounding area of New England. The price’s biggest fragment is venue location – over 50% of the costs. For the average price of $19,000 you can rent Peabody Essex Museum, or Boston Harbor Hotel, and your expenses can vary afterwards, with $39,000 on average.
8. Bridgeport, Connecticut
The area of Connecticut is an expensive place to hold a wedding; an average price that you’ll pay per guest is around $100, which is 30% more than national average price. Entertainment sector (services like photography and animations) in this region is the priciest in the country. The price to pay is worthy though; since the event experience in this region is at high level. Bridgeport is the leading location for organizing weddings, and the average price is around $39,000.
7. Santa Barbara/Ventura area
This county is famous for the several premium locations intended for weddings. Imagine your wedding being hosted near the Pacific Ocean; the beautiful turquoise water, white sand, beautiful ceremony at the beach..
But, prepare the wallet to make this dream come true; the average price for services for the Santa Barbara County is higher than the nationwide average for at least 20%. The price for the wedding here goes around $39,300.
6. New Jersey
South Jersey is an amazing place to hold a wedding. Picturesque Jersey Shore, for instance, is a perfect wedding location if you really want a special place for your special occasion. The rent for the event will be pricey though, and entertainment sector too; average photography service for the wedding will cost you around $3000, adding to the price of average $39,600. And, that is why New Jersey takes the 6th place among the most expensive cities to get married in America in 2015.
5. San Francisco – Bay Area
The elite area for weddings in San Francisco is high-priced. Living in this city is a bit more expensive than in the rest of the country overall. Weddings held in the Bay area are known as the elite events, where wealthy people celebrate their special occasions. You’ll need at least $40,000 to hold a wedding here.
4. Rhode Island
More than 50% of the wedding ceremony and event costs will go for the reception venue if you’re planning to hold a wedding in Rhode Island. Mansions in the area draw the rich with the historic heritage and unique design, vast spaces and luxurious surroundings. Everything comes with a price here, and a wedding in here will cost you from $42,000 and above.
3. Philadelphia
Professional photography in Philadelphia is expensive. To get your wedding covered you’ll need $3,300 on average, which is way more expensive than anywhere in the country. Catering, decorations, and transportation are the most expensive categories. Expect to pay around $44,000 for a wedding, all summed up.
2. Chicago
The second most expensive city to get married in America is definitely Chicago. Every aspect of wedding is pricey here; the catering, the venue location, decoration, and entertainment services. This high quality that Chicago offers costs around $51,000, but it’s the most important event in a couple’s life, so why go cheap if not necessary?
1. Manhattan, New York
The Manhattan area in New York is the most expensive city to get married in America in 2015, without a doubt. Average price for a wedding per guest here is $181, so when you do the math, and add an average $30,000 for a reception venue, you get the average price of a wedding in Manhattan – $77,000. So, if you’re planning a wedding here, be prepared. We wish you all the best in the rest of your happy married life.
