Nine couples on the wedding expenses they regret - and the ones that were worth the splurge

"There's no getting around it: weddings are expensive. Many couples don't even realise quite how expensive until they start to plan their own, but the average cost of a wedding today is €36,000, according to wedding magazine OneFabDay.com."

"Of course, the only money you have to spend is the €200 notification fee to legally register your marriage. Once you begin planning, however, the costs can quickly pile up, with seemingly endless choices for everything from the flowers to the food to the photography."

Weddings represent a significant financial commitment, with the average cost reaching €36,000 according to wedding magazine OneFabDay.com. While legal marriage registration requires only a €200 notification fee, couples quickly face mounting expenses across numerous categories including flowers, food, and photography. Newlyweds share practical spending strategies to manage costs effectively. The challenge lies in navigating countless choices and options that accumulate throughout the planning process, making it essential for couples to prioritize expenses and identify areas where spending can be reduced without compromising their vision.

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