Yes, it is a cold hard fact everything costs money!  If you are not in the event business, and haven’t been planning/budgeting your Dream wedding since you were a kid (like several of our Chapel Brides, you know who you are ♥)…you might be in for a little bit of a sticker shock.

We, at the Tybee Wedding Chapel firmly believe that the Chapel can work for almost every budget, with the proper planning.  We love our Wedding planner friends and will be happy to refer any of the amazing planners we have met!   As you all know, we just wrapped up our first year of business as an event facility, and WOW we have learned a lot.  We recently found some very interesting information that we would like to pass on to you!

Did you know that in 2011 Brides spent an average of $27,021 on their overall Wedding (excluding honeymoon).

Here are the top 5 expenses and the average costs you will encounter (excluding catering).

#1.  Reception Venue:  On average brides spent $12,116 on their Wedding Reception Venue only.  (Additional $1599 was spent on Ceremony site.)

#2.  Engagement Ring:  Average cost was $5130.

#3.  Reception Band:  Average cost was $3122 versus average cost for DJ at $929.

#4.  Wedding Photographer:  Average cost is $2299, and probably worth every penny!!  They capture one of the most important days of your life.  Huge responsibility!

#5.  Wedding/Event Planner:  Average cost is $1753, also important!

Photos courtesy of Mark Williams Studio.

Source: TheKnot.com  polled over 18,000 US Brides.

Tybee Island, Georgia is located 18 miles from downtown romantic Savannah, Georgia.  Our Savannah beach location allows wedding parties to enjoy the beach and romantic Savannah, Georgia all while visiting the area to celebrate your wedding!

Savannah's Beach

While on Tybee many guests take advantage of visiting the areas many historical sites.  Fort Pulaski located on Cockspur Island, made its first mark in history during the American Civil War.  Guest will love a tour of the historic fort, followed by a Kayak trip around Savannah’s beach Island.

Photo courtesy of Leann Ritch Photography

Tybee Island fishing is a must!  Guys will be thrilled with an offshore fishing expedition.  Tybee is famous for its fishing; whether it be off shore or on one of Tybee’s piers or even fishing right from the shore.

No matter what you are craving, one of Tybee’s restaurants is sure to satisfy your appetite.  Local restaurants specialize in their own unique menus.  The Breakfast Club, made famous by JFK Junior and their multiple Southern Living features will make you want to keep coming back for more!  Tybee restaurants offer anything from a low country boil at The Crab Shack, to the best veggie pizza you will ever taste at Huc-a-Poos!  Hungry yet?

Okay, so you know your guests will have plenty of activities and restaurants to choose from, but where does everyone stay?   Oceanfront Cottage Rentals offers anything from a one bedroom condo to one of the larger homes that sleep 20 people!  “Stairway to Heaven” and “Villa by the Sea” are some of the most popular rentals for Bridal parties and their families!  They also offer larger homes that are great for large groups on a budget.  “Mermaid’s Castle” and “Mariner’s View” offer all the amenities and luxuries of the Oceanfront Cottage’s, but are just a little easier on the wallet.  The Brass Rail condos have also been popular for guests attending the wedding events at the Tybee Wedding Chapel.  Just contact us or anyone of the Oceanfront Cottage rentals staff to assist you or your guests in finding the perfect home or combination of homes for your Tybee wedding destination!

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