Shoulder seasonSave ~8%
Wedding Cost in March (2026)
Spring shoulder — vendor calendars open up, prices ease.
Avg total (100 guests)
$27,600
vs national avg
-$2,400
Price multiplier
0.92x
Season tier
Shoulder season
How to keep a March wedding on budget
- Lock vendors early. Even in the shoulder, 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 March is no exception.
- Compare months. Shifting one month in either direction can swing the budget by $2,400+. 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 March a good month to get married?
March sits in the shoulder season for U.S. weddings, with prices roughly 8% below the national average. Spring shoulder — vendor calendars open up, prices ease.
How much does a March wedding cost in 2026?
Couples planning a 100-guest March wedding in our dataset spent an average of $27,600 — about $2,400 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.