How much does a wedding cost? ——The latest wedding cost analysis in 2024
A wedding is an important ceremony in life, but the cost of planning it is often a headache. Based on hot topic discussions and data analysis across the Internet in the past 10 days, we have compiled a 2024 wedding cost structure table to help couples plan their budgets more clearly.
1. Composition of basic wedding expenses

| Project | Average cost (RMB) | Cost ratio |
|---|---|---|
| wedding banquet | 30,000-150,000 | 45%-60% |
| wedding photography | 5,000-30,000 | 8%-12% |
| wedding planning | 10,000-80,000 | 15%-25% |
| wedding ring jewelry | 10,000-100,000 | 10%-20% |
| wedding dress | 3,000-20,000 | 3%-5% |
2. Comparison of regional differences
According to recent hot search data, there are significant differences in wedding costs in different cities:
| city level | average total cost | Special consumption items |
|---|---|---|
| First-tier cities (Beijing/Shanghai) | 150,000-500,000 | High-end venue rental, customized wedding dress |
| New first-tier cities (Chengdu/Hangzhou) | 100,000-300,000 | Themed wedding decoration, drone shooting |
| Second and third tier cities | 50,000-150,000 | Local wedding packages, restaurant reservations |
3. Top 3 most searched money-saving tips
1.Getting married at the wrong time: Choose the off-season (November to March of the following year) to save 20%-30% of wedding banquet costs
2.Digital invitations: Electronic invitations save printing costs, are environmentally friendly and fashionable
3.joint procurement: Group purchase flowers, wedding candies and other consumables with other newlyweds
4. Emerging consumer trends in 2024
| Emerging projects | average cost | Search popularity |
|---|---|---|
| AI wedding butler | 2000-5000 yuan | ↑320% |
| carbon neutral wedding | Additional 10,000-30,000 | ↑180% |
| metaverse wedding | 50,000-200,000 | ↑450% |
5. Expert advice
1. It is recommended to start preparations 12 months in advance and pay the fees in stages to ease the pressure.
2. Reserve 10%-15% of the emergency budget to deal with emergencies
3. Pay attention to large-scale events such as wedding expos, and you can often get direct supply discounts from manufacturers.
According to the latest survey data, 87% of couples said they would spread their wedding expenses through installment payments. Remember, a wedding is not about the cost, but about creating unique memories for two people.
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