Get itemised estimates for every wedding cost category based on UK 2025/26 prices
| Category | Low | Mid | High | Your Estimate |
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* Catering costs shown are per-head rates multiplied by your guest count. All figures based on UK 2025 market rates.
According to the Hitched 2025 National Wedding Survey, the average cost of a UK wedding is £20,700. However, costs vary dramatically by region:
| Region | Average Wedding Cost |
|---|---|
| London | £32,000 – £38,000 |
| South East | £24,000 – £28,000 |
| South West | £19,000 – £23,000 |
| Midlands | £17,000 – £21,000 |
| North of England | £15,000 – £19,000 |
| Scotland | £16,000 – £21,000 |
| Wales | £14,000 – £18,000 |
Here is a full breakdown of typical UK wedding costs in 2025/26, across low, mid and high-end options:
| Category | Low Budget | Mid Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue hire | £2,000 | £6,500 | £12,000+ |
| Catering (per head) | £50–£70 | £90–£120 | £130–£200 |
| Photographer | £1,000 | £2,000 | £3,500+ |
| Videographer | £800 | £1,500 | £2,500+ |
| Flowers & decor | £800 | £2,000 | £5,000+ |
| Wedding dress | £500 | £1,800 | £5,000+ |
| Groom/suit wear | £200 | £500 | £1,200+ |
| Rings | £600 | £2,000 | £5,000+ |
| DJ / Band | £400 | £1,200 | £3,000+ |
| Wedding cake | £300 | £600 | £1,500+ |
| Invitations / stationery | £150 | £350 | £700+ |
| Transport | £200 | £400 | £800+ |
| Hair & makeup | £200 | £450 | £900+ |
| Wedding insurance | £50 | £100 | £200 |
The average UK couple saves £3,000–£8,000 by using these proven cost-reduction strategies:
| Item | Traditional | Modern |
|---|---|---|
| Venue & catering | Bride's family | Couple (or split) |
| Wedding dress | Bride's family | Bride / couple |
| Flowers | Bride's family | Couple |
| Photography | Bride's family | Couple |
| Groom's suit | Groom's family | Groom / couple |
| Rings | Groom | Couple or each buys the other's |
| Honeymoon | Groom / groom's family | Couple together |
| Rehearsal dinner | Groom's family | Groom's family or couple |
Most modern UK couples pay for their wedding themselves, with contributions from parents as gifts rather than formal obligations.
Wedding insurance protects against unexpected events that could ruin your day or leave you out of pocket. UK policies typically cost £50–£200 for events up to £30,000 in value.
Popular UK providers include Markel, John Lewis Finance, Aviva and Debenhams Insurance.
This calculator handles date and time computations using the standard Gregorian calendar. Date calculations must account for varying month lengths (28-31 days), leap years (every 4 years, except centuries not divisible by 400), and UK-specific considerations like bank holidays and working day calculations.
In the UK, date formats follow the day/month/year convention (DD/MM/YYYY), which differs from the American month/day/year format. This tool uses the UK format throughout to avoid confusion.
The UK has 8 permanent bank holidays in England and Wales (9 in Scotland, 10 in Northern Ireland). A standard UK working year is typically 252 days (365 minus 104 weekend days minus 8 bank holidays, plus 1 day adjustment). The minimum statutory annual leave entitlement is 28 days (5.6 weeks) for full-time employees, which can include bank holidays at the employer's discretion.
Calculating working days between 1 January 2026 and 31 March 2026: there are 90 calendar days, minus 26 weekend days and 2 bank holidays (New Year's Day and Good Friday), giving 62 working days. This is useful for project planning, notice periods, and leave calculations.
Source: Based on UK calendar and bank holiday data. Last updated March 2026.
Use these tools to plan your wider finances alongside your wedding:
Data verified against official UK government sources. Last checked April 2026.