The typical mid-market UK wedding is reported to cost up to £60,000, yet according to the UK’s only full wedding vendor group, Just About Weddings, this is an inflated and avoidable figure. In reality, the cost of a wedding only needs to be around 50% of that, as shown by recent weddings organised by its planning team.
“One of the biggest misconceptions in the wedding industry is that spending more automatically means getting a better supplier,” says founder Nick Harris. “In reality, a couple with quotes adding to around £60,000 for their wedding could have exactly the same experience for £40,000 – or even £35,000 in some cases – simply by choosing suppliers who offer value rather than ego-inflated pricing. Couples should focus on the quality of what’s being delivered, not assume a higher quote means you’re getting something better. Invariably you’re not!”
Founded by Nick and Alex Harris, Just About Weddings began as a wedding planning business with a simple mission: to help couples achieve their dream wedding without paying inflated prices. After years of working across the industry, the founders found it increasingly difficult to recommend suppliers they felt consistently delivered the quality, service and most importantly pricing that represented value couples deserved. Rather than compromise, they expanded the business to create the wider Just About Weddings group, launching their own services, each with transparent pricing and offering luxury service but at exceptional value for money pricing.
Just About Weddings operates across two clear areas: couples who require full wedding planning services, and those who book individual services such as catering, floristry, photography or hair and make up. In both cases, the focus remains the same – transparent pricing, trusted brand and better value without unnecessary mark ups.
The top 5 inflated costs in the Wedding Industry:
| Service | Average Wedding Industry Cost | Average JustAboutWeddings Cost
|
| Wedding Planning | £8,000 | £3,000 |
| Photography/Videography | £5,000 | £2,500 |
| Catering | £160 per head | £95 per head |
| Flowers | £4,000 | £3,250 |
| Hair & Makeup | £1,600 | £1,000 |
| Entertainment | £2,200 | £1,500 |
The hidden costs within supplier contracts are a common issue across the wedding industry, particularly in catering and other core services, where headline prices often exclude essential extras such as staffing, crockery, VAT, travel, setup and clear-up fees. In some cases, what appears to be a £60-per-head food package can rise substantially once all additional costs are included. In contrast, Just About Weddings operates on full transparency, with all food costs clearly itemised and available upfront, ensuring couples know exactly what they are paying from the outset and can budget without unexpected add-ons.
For founders Nick and Alex Harris, the focus has always been helping couples make informed decisions and maximise their wedding budget without compromising on quality or experience. “The best weddings are the ones where you’re surrounded by people who genuinely love and support you – not based on what you spend,” says Nick Harris. “That’s what guests remember long after the day is over – the sense of love and joy.”
