Where a couple gets married can have a huge impact on their budget, with wedding costs varying widely across the country. The location of your wedding and reception can influence everything from venue prices to vendor costs.
Location. Location. Location.
The Knot’s 2026 Real Weddings Study “puts the national average cost of a wedding at $34,200. The study’s results are based on more than 10,000 weddings held the country in 2025.
| Hawaii | $33,000 |
| Idaho | $18,000 |
| Illinois | $38,000 |
| INDIANA | $24,000 |
| Iowa | $21,000 |
| Kansas | $20,000 |
| Kentucky | $23,000 |
| Louisiana | $34,000 |
| Maine | $37,000 |
| Maryland | $38,000 |
According to The Knot, “America’s most expensive states for weddings are concentrated in the Northeast, where higher living costs and expensive venues can push budgets upward.”
That bodes well for weddings in Indiana which averaged just about $24,000. That’s a breathtaking $10,000 difference from other states – and great news for you and your family.
According to Jacquie Bols of Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering, since Indiana weddings generally cost less, you have more freedom to make the parts of your wedding ceremony and reception important to you and your guests – more exceptional.
With this in mind, Jacquie asks, “What matters most to you?”
Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering will make the most of your Indiana wedding advantage: More room for the quality details that truly matter. The result? A wedding reception you and your guests will absolutely love!
