We have brides come to us all the time with stars and hearts in their eyes. We love hearing about their dream day and all the details they have thought of since they were kids. Unfortunately, many brides don’t take into account how much large parties such as weddings cost. Here is a breakdown based on the average cost of weddings across the U.S from last year.

This does not take into consideration many of the brides who want special detailed touches, such as customized decor, specialty linen rentals, lighting, and many other trends and necessities that brides want, nor does it address specific regions and what brides from those regions spend money on. But rather, something to chew on…