The average wedding spending in 2025 is near $34,000, according to The Knot’s 2026 Real Weddings Study, with a median of $24,000. Couples are adjusting their budgets to avoid rising costs, with 44% of engaged couples adjusting plans, and some are choosing smaller weddings to afford bigger homes. Many are prioritizing experiences, with 18% planning two- or three-day celebrations and 31% considering their honeymoon the most worthwhile expense. Average honeymoon spending is $5,500.

Originally reported by WZID.