Peak seasonExpect 15% premium
Wedding Cost in May (2026)
Peak spring — book 12+ months out for top-tier venues.
Avg total (100 guests)
$34,500
vs national avg
+$4,500
Price multiplier
1.15x
Season tier
Peak season
How to keep a May wedding on budget
- Lock vendors early. May dates are booked 12–14 months out. Every month you wait, your shortlist shrinks and prices climb.
- Negotiate a weekday. Friday and Sunday rates run 10–25% below Saturday in every season — and May 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 May a good month to get married?
May sits in the peak season for U.S. weddings, with prices roughly 15% above the national average. Peak spring — book 12+ months out for top-tier venues.
How much does a May wedding cost in 2026?
Couples planning a 100-guest May wedding in our dataset spent an average of $34,500 — about $4,500 more 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.