The average wedding costs $41,000 in California. 16 couples share what they really spent
Published in Dating Advice
Occupations:Destiny is a teacher and voice-over actor; James is a professional songwriter.
Where and when did you get married?Azusa in August 2019
How much did you spend on your wedding? $12,000. "I only spent $800 on my dress because it was a white quinceañera dress and didn't have the 'wedding' label on it."
Biggest expense? "The venue and in-house catering were the most expensive, but it was a package deal so I don't regret buying it. It made everything so much easier."
Looking back, what would you have done differently? "I would have asked for more help planning. It was very stressful working as a teacher and planning a wedding simultaneously."
Any financial advice for couples who are planning a wedding?"Please do not overspend for one day. Make sure you can pay for most of the wedding in cash. You want something beautiful and memorable, but make sure you add personal touches and not try to solely impress a bunch of strangers."
Was it worth it?"Yes, it was worth it. We were able to pay for it in cash and don't have debt from our wedding."
Steven and Jessica Snyder
Live in: Redondo Beach
Occupations:Steven is a small business owner; Jessica is a ninth grade English teacher.
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