What does It All Cost?
Emily wrote:
What is the range of the average cost of weddings in Utah?
Hi Emily,
This question is a difficult one to answer, as no one seems to have a solid number. The best educated guess I can give you is that the average wedding in Utah costs around $10,000 to $13,000. This average is about half of the national average for the cost of a wedding, and may be even lower.
Utah weddings tend to have many more guests than the national wedding, as they focus more on receptions here versus sit-down dinners. Also, weddings here tend to be much shorter in length, with menus that are much smaller in scope. In addition, the vast majority of weddings in Utah are LDS weddings (about 65% of all weddings here are LDS), many ceremonies and events take place in Temples and church houses where services are provided for free.
The local culture tends to be a little more conservative in spending which has a large impact on how much is spent.’
In planning your wedding budget, be wise. Going into debt for a wedding is never a good idea. The wedding day should be a starting point, not something to be paying for years after you are married.
Rebecca Hinman - UtahWeddings.com Consultant
