On average the big day costs 12,000. This of course varies from area to area.

London weddings cost 15% (at around 14,000 ) more than the average UK wedding mainly due to receptions costs.

The honeymoon, reception, and bride's dress cost approximately half of the total cost. Most favourite honeymoon destinations (the single biggest expense) is the Caribbean and USA.

If you want to compare your budget against this average and make the right decision please print and complete this analysis of the costs.

Please note that this is an average and weddings can cost much less and of course much more and depends entirely on what you can afford.