- May symbolizes the opening of the wedding season, but for engaged couples preparing for their wedding in 2026, it is the rising costs that constitute the main challenge.
- The latest study by the Oferteo.pl platform proves that throwing a party for a hundred guests consumes huge amounts of money from the household budget.
- We present detailed price calculations for 2026. Check what fees you have to deal with and assess whether your wallet can withstand the current rates in the wedding industry.
For many lovers, getting married and having a great party is the fulfillment of their lifelong desires, but… at the same time a huge blow to the wallet. Assembling the perfect team of subcontractors – from venue staff, through food suppliers, to photography, decor and music specialists – generates astronomical bills. In addition, there is the purchase of wedding clothes, wedding rings, preparation of invitations and transport logistics, which all contribute to the final image of the ceremony. The Oferteo.pl platform has created a detailed price list showing what fees couples planning a wedding event this year have to take into account.
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Preparing the ceremony takes the lion’s share of the newlyweds’ initial capital. The final bill ranges from several dozen to even several hundred thousand zlotys, depending on the scale of the event and the number of invitees. The Oferteo.pl report shows that The average cost of a wedding for 100 people is around PLN 88,000. The largest item in the cost estimate is room rental and catering. At the rates for a plate of PLN 350-550 per person, the bill is from PLN 35,000 to PLN 55,000. Experts notice a clear change in the musical setting – as many as 68.2%. brides looking for a DJ, which costs from PLN 4,800 to PLN 8,500and only 21.3 percent couples are interested in a live band. Further savings can be seen in the resignation of the camera operator in favor of a professional photographer. Photographic services cost PLN 4,000-8,000. Those who also want to hire a filmmaker must add PLN 5,000 to PLN 9,000 to the bill. The interior design and decorations of the room will cost from PLN 3,000 to PLN 10,000. According to the website, hiring an animator for children costs from PLN 800 to PLN 2,000. Providing additional attractions, such as a photo booth or heavy smoke, costs another PLN 2,000-7,000, and a traditional wedding cake is valued at PLN 1,000-2,000.
With rational budget management, an event for a hundred guests will cost PLN 60,000-100,000.. However, choosing premium solutions means that expenses will easily exceed the limit of PLN 120,000.
Although the given amounts may be dizzying, the statistics show one thing – Poles do not intend to tighten their belts. The vast majority are ready to pay extra to make the most important day of their lives look exactly as they dreamed of.
