How much does a wedding cost in Northern Ireland?
The average wedding in Northern Ireland costs £18,564, £2,040 below the UK average of £20,604, according to Bridebook’s 2026 UK Wedding Report [Bridebook].
Northern Ireland at a glance
| Average total spend | £18,564 [Bridebook] |
| Supplier prices vs UK average | +13% [Bridebook] |
| Average venue hire (excl. catering) | £1,442 [Bridebook] |
| Average venue + catering spend | £9,432 [Bridebook] |
| Venue + catering cost per head | £93.20 [Bridebook] |
| Typical range (80–120-guest estimates) | £12,000 – £21,000 [ForeverAfter] |
Average totals are from Bridebook’s main cost article; its venue article reports different regional totals, which we don’t use.
£1,442 is Bridebook’s published figure. Bridebook notes Northern Ireland’s venue hire average is strikingly low, though overall spend remains higher once catering is factored in [Bridebook].
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| Category | Share | Your budget |
|---|---|---|
| Venue hire and catering | 51% | £7,650 |
| Wedding attire | 19% | £2,850 |
| Photography and videography | 10% | £1,500 |
| Flowers and décor | 7% | £1,050 |
| Entertainment | 7% | £1,050 |
| Other suppliers and extras | 6% | £900 |
That’s £214 per day guest. The Northern Ireland average total is £18,564, so you are £3,564 below it.
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Other regions
Yorkshire and the Humber · London · Scotland · South East England · South West England · West Midlands · East of England · Wales · North East England · East Midlands · North West England
Sources
- Bridebook: Average Wedding Cost UK 2026 (2026 UK Wedding Report, ~7,000 couples) (updated 8 Sep 2026; accessed 14 Oct 2026)
- Bridebook: How Much Does a Wedding Venue Cost in the UK? (2026 UK Wedding Report) (updated 13 Jul 2026; accessed 14 Oct 2026)
- ForeverAfter: Average Wedding Cost by County UK 2026 (estimated ranges, 80–120 guests) (Jul 2026; accessed 14 Oct 2026)
Figures are survey averages and estimates from the sources above, not quotes. We have not adjusted them.