How much does a wedding cost? Hot topics and structured data analysis on the entire network in the past 10 days
Recently, "wedding costs" have become a hot topic on social platforms. With the changes in young people’s consumption concepts and the upgrading of the wedding industry, wedding expenses are showing a polarization trend. This article combines the hot discussions and public data on the Internet in the past 10 days to break down the costs from core aspects such as wedding banquets, photography, and dresses to help you accurately plan your budget.
1. Hot search keywords: Why do young people start to “oppose sky-high wedding prices”?

The Weibo topic #大法 to save money on weddings has been read more than 200 million times, and Douyin videos related to "Minimalist Wedding" have been played more than 50 million times. The controversy among netizens focuses on the balance between "ceremony" and "practicality". About 70% of the respondents believe that "a reasonable budget should be controlled within 50% of annual income."
2. Structured data table of wedding expenses in 2024
| project | First-tier cities (yuan) | Second and third tier cities (yuan) | Proportion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedding banquet (20 tables) | 80,000-150,000 | 30,000-60,000 | 45% |
| wedding photography | 8,000-25,000 | 5,000-12,000 | 12% |
| bridal dress | 5,000-30,000 | 2,000-8,000 | 8% |
| wedding planning | 15,000-50,000 | 8,000-20,000 | 18% |
| jewelry | 20,000-100,000 | 10,000-40,000 | 10% |
| Miscellaneous | 5,000-20,000 | 3,000-10,000 | 7% |
| total | 133,000-375,000 | 58,000-150,000 | 100% |
3. Hot search phenomenon: 30,000 yuan DIY wedding has become a new trend
Xiaohongshu’s “affordable wedding” notes increased by 120% week-on-week, and popular plans include:
1. Buffet wedding banquet (150 yuan per person vs. 300 yuan for traditional table meal)
2. Second-hand wedding dress rental (cost reduction of 60%-80%)
3. Part-time photography with friends (saving professional team fees)
4. Comparison of industry data: wedding company quotation vs. actual cost
| Service type | Wedding company quotation (yuan) | Actual transaction price (yuan) | premium rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue layout | 25,000 | 18,000 | 28% |
| Four King Kong | 15,000 | 11,000 | 27% |
| Lighting and sound | 8,000 | 5,500 | 31% |
5. Expert advice: 3 tips to control your budget
1.Off-peak booking: Winter wedding venue costs are 40% lower than in peak season
2.Combo package: Choose the "Photography + Makeup" bundled service to save 15%-20%
3.Digital management: Use the Wedding Budget APP to monitor expenditures in each link in real time
Conclusion: According to Tencent News’s “2024 Marriage and Love Consumption Report”, 83% of couples believe that “wedding experience is more important than pomp and circumstance.” Reasonable planning and doing things within your capabilities may be the best solution for contemporary weddings.
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