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How Much Does The Average Wedding Guest Spend?

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While putting on your own wedding is, of course, costly, being a bridesmaid or groomsman, or even just a guest, also costs a pretty penny.

According to The Knot’s 2018 Wedding Guest Study, which surveyed more than 1,300 people who have been a wedding guest or attendant in the past, on average, members of the wedding party spend $295 in total on wedding gifts for the bachelor and bachelorette parties, wedding shower and wedding day. Wedding guests spend a similar amount: $289.

However, wedding party members tend to spend more on the wedding gift itself. The average guest spends $88, while members of the wedding party spend $107. Here’s how it breaks down:

34 percent of guests give a gift from the couple’s registry
29 percent give cash or a check in a wedding card or envelope
10 percent give gift cards

The data seem to show that it pays to register. Plus, you’ll get the exact items you want!

So far, both guests and attendants have spent similar amounts of money. The real price difference comes on wedding-day attire. Wedding guests spend an average of $98 on clothing and an additional $53 on accessories such as shoes, ties and handbags. Members of the wedding party, however, spend 63 percent more—$160 on attire and $64 on accessories. Those tuxedos and bridesmaid’s dresses sure add up!

And while a bachelor or bachelorette party is a right of passage, it can be expensive. Attendees spend an average of $537 on these parties, which includes travel, accommodations and gifts. Yikes!

However, both guests and attendants shell out the most money for out-of-town weddings. The average guest spends about $901 for these festivities, which includes costs for travel, accommodations, gifts, attire and accessories.

Members of the wedding party spend similarly, with an average of $928. In fact, when broken down, members of the wedding party and guests spend about the same on travel and accommodations. Wedding attendants report spending $308 on travel and $212 on accommodations, while guests report spending $303 on travel and $234 on accommodations.

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Reviews

Check out the glowing reviews from some of our favorite clients below! Their kind words mean the world to us and inspire everything we do.

They were very thorough in making sure our day looked how we wanted it to. On the actual wedding day, they kept our reception lively and on time! They were able to read the crowd well and with our recommendations in mind. I was so worried our wedding would have an empty dancefloor considering the big age range and being hard to appeal to lots of generations, but th did so seamlessly. After a lot of shopping around during wedding planning, I believe the price of their services is of good value. As an add-on, I also opted to do uplighting. This was battery powered and had dynamic color-changing. The battery powered part is important for older venues that may not have as many outlets, and also avoids the trip hazard of too many wires on the floor. All and all 10/10 experience. Thank you!

Emmaline

Grand Pacific Junction, Olmsted Falls

We cannot recommend SPE enough!!! From the planning to the actual day of the wedding the team were so professional and wonderful. We did our engagement photos and our wedding day photos with Cufflink Media and they did a great job with taking her time to understand what we wanted as a couple for the photos. All the photographers and videographers for the day of the wedding were great with communicating throughout the whole day both with eachother and us. The djs had the dance floor rocking all night!!! He knew how to get everyone out there of all ages. The price for what we got was very reasonable. I would 100% recommend this company to anyone getting married you will not be disappointed! Thank you to all!!!! Love, The Gontarzes 🙂

Rachel

St. Noel, Wiloughby Hills

We hired the SPE team to DJ our wedding and they were outstanding! Professional, organized, and kept our guests on the dance floor all night!! Would highly recommend SPE!

Gianni

Standing Rock, Madison

Kristen

Ariel

Address

4908 Van Epps Rd., Brooklyn Heights, Ohio 44131

Phone Number

(216) - 870 - 4513

Monday - Friday

10AM - 6PM

F.A.Q.

Do you offer Photo & Video?

Absolutely! While our DJs are pretty talented, we’ve learned it’s probably best if they stick to mixing music instead of trying to balance a camera while running the dance floor. 😅

For photo & video, we proudly partner with Cufflink Media — an incredible team that shares the same energy, professionalism, and attention to detail that we’re known for. Together, we help create a seamless wedding experience so your biggest moments not only feel unforgettable in the moment, but look incredible for years to come.

Do you work with other vendors?

Yes! While we have partnerships with Cufflink Media, we do not require you use them exclusively. You can always book us independently and we’ll ensure that all vendors are on the same page throughout the entire planning process and evening.

How do I secure my date?

We ask that when you are ready to book, you give us a signed contract and a $800 deposit. The initial deposit comes off the final balance. After that, you are locked in to your date. Payment plans are available, but we do not require the final balance until a week before your wedding.

Are there any hidden fees?

No. All prices you see include tax, set-up & tear-down, and travel to most places. When paying with credit card there is a 3.8% convenience fee. No fees when paying by check or cash.