How much does a wedding cost in South East England?
The average wedding in South East England costs £22,637, £2,033 above the UK average of £20,604, according to Bridebook’s 2026 UK Wedding Report [Bridebook]. Hitched’s 2026 report puts it at £23,589 [Hitched].
South East England at a glance
| Average total spend | £22,637 [Bridebook] |
| Supplier prices vs UK average | +1% [Bridebook] |
| Average venue hire (excl. catering) | £6,317 [Bridebook] |
| Average venue + catering spend | £10,489 [Bridebook] |
| Venue + catering cost per head | £158.15 [Bridebook] |
| Typical range (80–120-guest estimates) | £24,000 – £38,000 [ForeverAfter] |
Average totals are from Bridebook’s main cost article; its venue article reports different regional totals, which we don’t use.
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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 South East England average total is £22,637, so you are £7,637 below it.
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Other regions
Yorkshire and the Humber · London · Scotland · South West England · West Midlands · East of England · Wales · Northern Ireland · 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)
- Hitched: Average UK Wedding Now Costs £21,990 (2026 Wedding Industry Report, 2,000+ couples) (updated 12 Jan 2026; accessed 14 Oct 2026)
Figures are survey averages and estimates from the sources above, not quotes. We have not adjusted them.