Most excited couples are flabbergasted when they get around to asking this question- what does the average wedding cost? Here's a shocking fact - in the year 2009 the average wedding cost over $25,000! Do you have a mountain of cash hiding under your bed just waiting for the opportunity to be spent on your wedding? Chances are good that you do not. On asking around you will find out that wedding planning leads to huge savings. The best way to save huge amounts of money on your wedding ceremony is through careful planning ahead of time. If you need a little bit of help getting your plans organized, here are some tips.