Why Are Weddings So Pricey?

The average wedding costs more than a new car: the average couple spends $27,000 on a wedding, according to a new USA Today report.

But many couples underestimate the cost of their wedding. They assumed that people who spent $27,000 on a wedding are being lavish, and they imagine that they will fall drastically below the norm.

Then the bills start piling up: Food. Music. Flowers. Rings. Honeymoon. Wedding costs add up quickly.

Find out why weddings are so expensive and how you can budget for yours.