How much does a wedding cost? Latest data reveals wedding expenses in 10 popular cities
Recently, "wedding costs" have become a hot topic on social platforms, with many young people complaining that they "cannot afford to get married." According to data from the entire network, there have been more than 500,000 related discussions in the past 10 days. Especially in first- and second-tier cities, weddings often cost hundreds of thousands. The following is the latest wedding cost structure analysis in 2024, covering 10 popular cities, to help you accurately plan your budget.
1. Comparison of average wedding costs across the country
| city | Average total cost (10,000 yuan) | Projects with the highest proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 38.5 | Wedding banquet (45%) |
| Shanghai | 36.8 | Wedding services (40%) |
| Guangzhou | 28.3 | Wedding banquet (50%) |
| Shenzhen | 32.6 | Hotel venues (48%) |
| Chengdu | 22.7 | Wedding Photography (35%) |
| Hangzhou | 25.4 | Wedding planning (38%) |
| Wuhan | 19.8 | Wedding banquet (42%) |
| Xi'an | 18.5 | Three gold/diamond rings (30%) |
| Nanjing | 24.1 | Wedding car rental (25%) |
| Chongqing | 20.9 | Alcohol (28%) |
2. Analysis of wedding expense breakdown items
1.wedding banquet cost: The price of a single table in first-tier cities is generally 5,000-8,000 yuan, and in second- and third-tier cities, it is about 2,000-4,000 yuan. Recently, the topic of "money inflation" has triggered heated discussions, with netizens saying that "a per capita red envelope of 1,000 yuan is still difficult to recover."
2.Wedding services: Including planning, photography, emcee, etc., average price is 80,000-150,000 yuan. Popular posts on Xiaohongshu show that young people are more willing to pay a premium for "niche theme weddings", such as Han weddings, camping weddings, etc.
| Project | Average price (10,000 yuan) | Popular city premium rates |
|---|---|---|
| Four King Kong | 2.5-4 | Shanghai+35% |
| wedding dress rental | 0.8-1.5 | Beijing+28% |
| wedding car fleet | 0.6-1.2 | Shenzhen+40% |
3.Hidden expenses: Nearly 30% of newlyweds reported encountering "wedding assassins", such as temporary additional charges for lighting fees, makeup artist transportation fees, etc. It is recommended to specify the terms when signing a contract.
3. Hot search list of money-saving tips
Organized based on popular content on Douyin and Weibo:
| method | Estimated savings | heat index |
|---|---|---|
| Select a non-weekend date | 15%-20% | 92,000 |
| Buffet wedding banquet | 30,000-50,000 yuan | 68,000 |
| Second hand wedding dress trading | 60%-70% | 54,000 |
| Electronic invitations replace paper invitations | 2000 yuan | 41,000 |
4. Expert advice
1. Book the hotel 12 months in advance to enjoy the early bird discount;
2. It is more cost-effective for wedding companies to choose "all-inclusive packages" than individual items;
3. Be wary of the “low deposit, high final payment” model. The number of complaints has increased by 23% recently.
Netizens are hotly discussing: "A wedding is not a face-saving project, but doing what you can do is the starting point of happiness." This Weibo post received over 100,000 likes. What do you think? Feel free to share your wedding budget plan!
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