average wedding guest attendance
Just say no. The cost of attending a wedding has soared since the Great Recession. It is estimated to hit $673 on average per guest this year, up 14% from last year and nearly double the $339 spent by guests in 2012, according to the annual American Express Spending & Saving Tracker. Members of the wedding party will fork out even more, spending an estimated $701 this year versus $618 in 2014.
The survey found guests are spending an average of £221 on the wedding day itself, paying for new outfits, gifts, travel, hotel stays and drinks. Research showed guests are spending an average of £221 on the wedding day itself, paying for new outfits, gifts, travel, hotel stays and drinks. One in six of those who took part in the study admitted to spending over £300. Men spend the most on attending the wedding day at £225 compared to women who spend £217.