Did you or a family member get engaged this festive season?

Across the world, December remains the number one month for engagements. In the UK, it’s estimated that almost 1 in 5 engagements happen in December.

Average Cost of an Engagement in 2025

Planning an engagement (and a wedding!) can be exciting, but it’s worth knowing the costs involved.

Here’s a look at the average engagement expenses in the UK for 2025:

• Engagement ring: around £2,158.

• Photographer: around £130 per hour.

• Engagement party: approximately £1,650 for 50 guests.

Organising a wedding is costly — but so is attending one!

The average cost of a wedding in the UK in 2025 has risen again, now sitting at around £20,822 — up by roughly 8% from 2023.

Research shows that 68% of couples receive financial help from family or friends to make their big day possible.

And don’t forget the honeymoon!

The average spend on a honeymoon this year is around £4,608 — meaning that, couples could easily spend over £25,430 on their wedding journey.

Plan within your means

Weddings are EXPENSIVE.

That’s why it’s important to plan a budget that fits your lifestyle and financial goals.

As a Harp and Crown Credit Union member, you could* apply for a loan up to 5 times your savings balance.

Example: If you’re planning a wedding costing around £20,000, you’d need to have £4,000 saved with us to borrow your desired amount!

*Ts/Cs apply 

Need a loan more than 5 x your current balance? Increase your savings balance via lodgement today.  Rules apply. 

Get in touch today!

Email creditunion@harpandcrown.co.uk or phone 028 9068 5198. 

“Save regularly and borrow only what you need.”

The Harp and Crown Credit Union provides safe, ethical and flexible finances to the Police and wider Police family in Northern Ireland.