Off-seasonSave up to 15%
Wedding Cost in December (2026)
Holiday season — weekday + early-month dates cut costs sharply.
Avg total (100 guests)
$25,500
vs national avg
-$4,500
Price multiplier
0.85x
Season tier
Off-season
How to keep a December wedding on budget
- Lock vendors early. Even in the off-season, top vendors fill calendars first. Book 6–9 months out.
- Negotiate a weekday. Friday and Sunday rates run 10–25% below Saturday in every season — and December is no exception.
- Compare months. Shifting one month in either direction can swing the budget by $4,500+. See January for the cheapest national month, or September for the most expensive.
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Wedding cost by month — full year
Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to get married?
December sits in the off-season for U.S. weddings, with prices roughly 15% below the national average. Holiday season — weekday + early-month dates cut costs sharply.
How much does a December wedding cost in 2026?
Couples planning a 100-guest December wedding in our dataset spent an average of $25,500 — about $4,500 less than the baseline national average of $30,000.
What's the cheapest month to get married?
January is the lowest-cost month nationally, with venue + catering rates roughly 22% below the spring/fall peak. Deepest off-season — many venues run 20–25% off published rates.