Save On Wedding and Still Have Honeymoon
WEDDING ELOPEMENT PACKAGE |
TRADITIONAL WEDDING |
+ OR – |
% OF COUPLES USING SERVICE (TRADITIONAL) |
|
TOTAL BUDGET |
$2,495.00 |
$25,533.70 |
-$23,038.70 |
|
Attire & Accessories |
$200.00 |
$1,657.50 |
-$1,457.50 |
85% |
Ceremony Officiant |
$375.00 |
$406.80 |
-$31.80 |
90% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals |
$200.00 |
$12,139.20 |
-$11,939.20 |
90% |
Flowers & Decor |
$120.00 |
$1,632.00 |
-$1,512.00 |
85% |
Invitations & Announcements |
$50.00 |
$703.50 |
-$653.50 |
75% |
Photography & Video |
$250.00 |
$2,752.00 |
-$2,502.00 |
80% |
Entertainment & Music |
$0.00 |
$501.60 |
-$501.60 |
33% |
Jewelry |
$250.00 |
$4,275.00 |
-$4,025.00 |
90% |
Gifts & Favors |
$100.00 |
$662.15 |
-$562.15 |
85% |
Beauty & Spa |
$70.00 |
$147.25 |
-$77.25 |
95% |
Travel Expenses |
$230.00 |
$0.00 |
$230.00 |
0% |
Planner / Consultant |
$0.00 |
$656.70 |
-$656.70 |
33% |
Meals (3 days) |
$150.00 |
$0.00 |
$150.00 |
|
Lodging (3 days) |
$500.00 |
$0.00 |
$500.00 |
|
TOTAL COSTS |
$2,495.00 |
$25,533.70 |
-$23,038.70 |
-90% |
Note: The figures used in this comparison are based on a June wedding in Clackamas, Oregon. This particular area was chosen because it represents the current average cost for a traditional wedding ($25,533*). As you can see from this Apples to Apples comparison in the table above there are some considerable savings to be made in most areas of your wedding when you choose to elope.
Sources:
*Traditional Wedding Costs –
http://www.costofwedding.com
Wedding Elopement Package Costs –
https://www.wheretoelope.com/?s=&post_type=listing&location=&package=&pricing=1001-2500