Wedding Costs
How much does a wedding actually cost in the UK? Real numbers, honest breakdowns, and practical ways to save.
Wedding Photographer Cost UK
Average £1,500-2,500 for full-day coverage, with regional pricing
Registry Office Wedding Cost
From £127 for the legal minimum to £3,000 for a simple celebration
Wedding Flowers Cost UK
Bouquets from £80, centrepieces from £30, and how to save
Wedding Catering Cost Per Head
What catering costs per guest — from £30 buffets to £150 plated meals
Wedding DJ Cost UK
Average £350-800 for an evening set, with extras and regional prices
Wedding Dress Cost UK
Average £1,000-2,000 plus alterations, accessories, and where to buy
Planning note
Compare totals, not headline prices
A useful wedding budget includes VAT, delivery, staffing, setup and likely extras. Ask suppliers for itemised quotes based on the same date, venue and guest count. This makes genuine differences easier to see and reduces surprises later.
Keep a separate contingency rather than assigning every pound on day one. Record deposits and final-payment dates beside each booking. Recalculate the budget after any change to guest numbers, venue access or the running order.
Read the guide that matches your next decision, then record the outcome in one shared plan. Keep signed contracts and official guidance with the decision they support.
Recheck the decision if the date, venue, guest count or available budget changes later. Note any new deadline created by that change.
Before you move on
- Use one guest count across every early quote.
- Check whether VAT and travel are included.
- Record cancellation and postponement terms.
- Keep optional upgrades outside the committed total.