Average US Wedding
$36,000
Estimated value as of 2026 · Zola 2026 First Look Report, The Knot 2026 Real Weddings Study, SoFi, multiple sources
The average total cost of a wedding in the United States.
Fun fact The venue and catering alone account for about half the total cost.
Price History
weddingeventaveragemilestone
More in Everyday
$6.71B
The Selfie Stick
A telescopic stick for taking photos, originally developed for photography and now ubiquitous.
$25.0M
Rolex Daytona 'Paul Newman' 1969
A vintage steel sports chronograph once owned and worn by actor Paul Newman.
$246,900
Grand Piano (Steinway & Sons Model D)
Professional-grade concert grand piano with 9-foot frame.
$123,960
4-Year College Degree
Average total cost of a 4-year degree at a public university (in-state).