According to the CNN Money and other wedding planning websites such as www.costofwedding.com the average cost of a wedding today is around $30,000. CNN says,"Tying the knot used to involve a trip to the altar and a simple reception, but low-cost affairs are increasingly a thing of the past as brides and grooms flex their consumer power and buck tradition. The average price tag that is fast approaching $30,000 represents a 73 percent increase during the past 15 years, according the study."
Because of this trend, modern brides and grooms are forced to become more budget concious which has many couples leaning towards a destination wedding. CNN Money says, "About 9 percent of couples will hold a "destination wedding," which involves the entire party traveling to a special location for the celebration. These couples spend on average 41 percent less on their receptions than those who have an average wedding, according to the survey." Experience shows that this can be attributed to the reduction in guests due to travelling and a better value at a destination over a city.
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