Average Cost of a Wedding

Did you know that the average cost of a wedding is over $25,000? This number does not include a honeymoon. In Arizona (Maricopa County), the cost is usually somewhere between 19K and 31K (according to costofwedding.com). Flowers alone average around $2,000, cake $560, music can be anywhere from 1k to 3k and favors and invites ring in around $300 each. These details all really start to add up! It's a good idea to sit down with a planner early on in the process to discuss your vision and ensure you get each detail for the best price to fit your needs and desires.

If the average cost of a wedding is shocking to you and you are working with a smaller budget you may think hiring a planner will cost too much. However, hiring a planner is essential, especially for smaller budget affairs. A planner can help work out a realistic and attainable budget and a planner can help pinpoint what is important to you and make your dollar stretch (according to tlc.com).

Hiring a wedding planner can drastically help reduce your costs. Event Planners pride themselves on developing relationships with vendors and those relationships help their clients get fair and great pricing on products and services.

If brides and groom already know exactly which vendors they'd like to hire a planner can help negotiate during the contract signing and of course, be the contact for the vendor throughout the engagement and wedding.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on the average cost of a wedding? Low? High? About right? Let me know!
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AZ Affairs

Welcome! My name is Nicole and I'm the owner of AZ Affairs. I would love to work with you in planning, creating and managing your upcoming events. I have experience in personal, fund-raising, corporate and wedding planning. I offer complete planning packages to day of coordination. I have many vendor contacts and relationships to help maintain your ideal budget while still realizing your dream affair.

From backyard reunions, children's parties, bridal and baby showers to luxury weddings and any event in between. I love organizing and focusing on the details while you ENJOY this time and your event. Package pricing as low as $300; Contact me today!
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