Wedding Season and the Costs
21 September 2025
With wedding season wrapping up and more couples planning for 2026, remember organising a wedding is costly BUT so is ATTENDING a wedding!
According to Bride Book the average cost of a wedding in the UK has increased to £20,822 in 2025, up from £20,775 in 2024.
The figure rises to £26,583 including the engagement ring and honeymoon.
To add to this guests can expect to pay around £451 per wedding, which equates to nearly 19% of the average monthly UK salary.
Weddings really are pricey, especially when you factor in gifts, outfits, and travel.
How to Achieve a Lower Average Wedding Cost
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Day of week: Midweek weddings continue to benefit from lower costs.
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Time of year: January and February are the most affordable.
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Guest count: Have fewer than 30 guests.
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Venue type: Book a pub or restaurant.
Make sure you plan a budget within your means!
As a member, you could* apply for a loan 5 times your savings balance.
So, if you really need to spend around £20K on a family wedding, you would need to have £4,000 saved with us, to borrow your desired amount!
Need a loan more than 5 x your current balance? Increase your savings balance via lodgement today.
Rules apply.
Email creditunion@harpandcrown.co.uk.
“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.
