Income and Investments Love and Marriage: How Much Are You Paying Uncle Sam for Your Wedding [Infographic]? Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Print (Opens in new window) Print Written by TurboTaxLisa Published May 31, 2013 - [Updated Jul 11, 2019] 0 min read Wedding costs are back on the rise with the average cost for tying the knot at about $28,000 in 2012. Newlyweds (or their families) are spending more due to regained confidence in the economy and all the new amenities available for guests (everything from photo booths to cartoonists). Our infographic looks at the average costs of wedding expenses and the sales tax associated with those costs. Infographic by Column Five Media [tt_share_code url=”http://images.blog.turbotax.intuit.com/swf/Wedding-Spending.png” width=”580″ height=”3177″ title=”Wedding-Spending” alt=”Wedding-Spending”] Previous Post Roll Over Your 401(k) and Gain Control of Your Money Next Post 4 Ways To Spend Less and Save More on Summer… Your refund is waiting Get started Written by Lisa Greene-Lewis Lisa has over 20 years of experience in tax preparation. Her success is attributed to being able to interpret tax laws and help clients better understand them. She has held positions as a public auditor, controller, and operations manager. Lisa has appeared on the Steve Harvey Show, the Ellen Show, and major news broadcast to break down tax laws and help taxpayers understand what tax laws mean to them. For Lisa, getting timely and accurate information out to taxpayers to help them keep more of their money is paramount. More from Lisa Greene-Lewis Follow Lisa Greene-Lewis on Twitter. Browse Related Articles Tax Planning How Dates and Times Impact the Cost of Weddings[Infographic] Income and Investments College Grads and Gifts That Keep Giving [Infographic] Uncategorized College Capital- FAFSA Aid and You [INFOGRAPHIC] Tax News How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Child? Income and Investments The Cost of Fun and Ways to Save [Infographic] TurboTax News Dogs vs. Cats: Which One Cost You More? [Photo Infographic] Income and Investments Does March Madness Boost Employee Morale and Productivity [Infographic]? Business Income The New Sharing Economy and Your Taxes [Infographic] Tax Reform Navigating Tax Reform: One Big Beautiful Bill Tax Changes TurboTax News What You Need to Know About The Pink Tax [Infographic]