Average wedding cost in Utah
Updated Oct 16, 2026
A wedding in Utah costs about $19,700 to $29,600 (Zola Wedding Cost Index, March 2026). Nationally, couples spent $34,000 on average (The Knot 2026).
$311 a guest
- Venue and rentals$8,272
- Catering and drinks$6,700
- Music and entertainment$2,363
- Flowers and decor$2,363
- Photography$1,772
- Everything else$9,630
Merriwell estimate for Utah
| Guests | Estimate | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | $23,700 | $19,000 to $28,400 |
| 100 | $31,100 | $24,900 to $37,300 |
| 150 | $38,500 | $30,800 to $46,300 |
The sum: $16,450 plus $150 a guest, times 99%, Utah's price level for services against the US average (US Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024). 20% either side for the range.
A typical split
| Venue and rentals | 28% | $8,708 |
| Catering and drinks | 23% | $7,153 |
| Cake and desserts | 1% | $311 |
| Photography | 6% | $1,866 |
| Videography | 4% | $1,244 |
| Music and entertainment | 8% | $2,488 |
| Flowers and decor | 8% | $2,488 |
| Dress, tux or suit | 4% | $1,244 |
| Hair and makeup | 1% | $311 |
| Wedding rings | 5% | $1,555 |
| Invitations and paper | 1% | $311 |
| Officiant and marriage license | 1% | $311 |
| Transportation | 2% | $622 |
| Wedding planner | 4% | $1,244 |
| Favors and gifts | 1% | $311 |
| Tips | 3% | $933 |
Merriwell's starting split (a blend of The Knot's 2026 figures), applied to our 100-guest estimate.
Marriage license in Utah
Check with your county clerk: fees and rules change, and many are set by each county.
The busiest and the cheapest times
Saturday evenings cost the most. A winter weekend or a weekday can save 20-30% on most vendor costs (Zola, March 2026). Ask your venue for its off-peak prices.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a wedding cost in Utah?
- Zola's Wedding Cost Index puts a Utah wedding at $19,700 to $29,600 (Zola, March 2026). The Merriwell estimate for 100 guests in Utah is about $31,100.
- How much does a wedding for 100 guests cost in Utah?
- About $31,100 by the Merriwell estimate ($24,900 to $37,300): a fixed part plus $150 a guest, times Utah's price level for services, 99% of the US average (US Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024).
- How much is a marriage license in Utah?
- Fees are set locally, so ask your county clerk (or town clerk) for the current fee and what to bring.
- Is there a waiting period to get married in Utah?
- Ask your county clerk: rules on waiting periods and how long a license lasts are set by state law and applied locally.
- How can we spend less on a wedding in Utah?
- Fewer guests makes the biggest difference. Zola says a winter weekend or a weekday can save 20-30% on most vendor costs, and that Saturday evenings cost the most (March 2026).
Average wedding cost in every state
Sources
- Zola Wedding Cost Index, Zola, Mar 6, 2026. Zola's own planning data and a survey of 720 couples. Checked Oct 16, 2026.
- Regional Price Parities by State, 2024 (Services: other): Utah (FRED series UTRPPSERVEOTH), US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Feb 19, 2026. Prices in each state against the US average (100), 2024. Checked Oct 16, 2026.
- The Knot 2026 Real Weddings Study, The Knot Worldwide, Feb 18, 2026. More than 10,000 US couples married in 2025. Checked Oct 16, 2026.