The average cost of attending a UK wedding in 2019, revealed

The average cost of attending a wedding in 2019 has been revealed – and it’s rather a lot. 

American Express has released its annual wedding study which estimates how much guests are likely to spend attending ceremonies in the UK. 

According to the report, which surveyed 2,000 adults, 2019 guests are set to fork out an average of £391 each to celebrate a big day, which is almost a third more than in 2018. 

The Amex research also found that the number of weddings that Brits are expected to attend in 2019 has fallen, with the average Brit expected to attend just one ceremony this year, down from an average of three in 2018. 

The biggest expenses were for hotels, outfits, followed by a wedding gift – on which guests are expected to spend an average of £66, up from £57 last year. 

Here’s how the estimated wedding costs break down:

Hotel £72 (up from £54)

Outfit £68 (up from £50)

Gift £66 (up from £57)

Hen/stag do £58 (up from £42)

Travel £57 (up from £42)

Drinks £45 (up from £36)

Hair and beauty (£25 up from £22)

TOTAL = £391 (up from £303)