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T<\/span>he bad news: The average cost of a wedding has increased in the last few years.<\/span><\/p>\n The worse news: That price hike is expected to continue.<\/span><\/p>\n In 2016, the latest year for which data is available, <\/span>The Knot<\/span><\/a> reported that the average cost of a wedding was $35,329. This is a increase of $2,688 from 2015’s cost of $32,641 and $4,116 from 2014’s cost of $31,213.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The Knot<\/a> reported that the average cost of a wedding was $35,329. This is a increase of $2,688 from 2015’s cost of $32,641 and $4,116 from 2014’s cost of $31,213.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Remember, however, that this is that national average. The average in Columbus, Ohio, for example, is $27,059, while the average in New York City is $82,299. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The hefty price tag is attributed to couples’ desires for increasingly <\/span>unique and personalized weddings<\/span><\/a> that reflect their personal interests. This includes decor themed for a couple’s favorite movie, \u00a0food truck rentals and even ballet performances.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n However, if you find these figures alarming, you need not worry. There are ways to host an inexpensive wedding (Check out our blog on the <\/span>Dos and Don’ts of Decorating Your Wedding Venue<\/span><\/a> for some ideas). Once you’ve determined your budget, here is the breakdown for how much you should spend at various vendors (based on the national averages for wedding and vendor costs):<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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