Couples who tie the knot in a London-based wedding venue are likely to spend £17,000 more on their big day than the national average, new research reveals.

An online service platform has revealed which regions have the highest and lowest wedding costs on average, with the capital unsurprisingly topping the list.

According to Bidvine.com , the average ceremony in London costs £46,200, which is more than £17,000 higher than the national average of £29,000.

Russ Morgan, co-founder of the online services marketplace, said there is a direct correlation between the cost of utilities and local services, which has an impact on wedding costs.

He said: “It’s always interesting to find out which areas of the UK are the most expensive for different services, and wedding costs is a particularly interesting sector.

“There’s a direct correlation with the price of utilities and the price of local services, which would explain why areas with high house prices demand higher wedding costs.”

Londoners should be prepared to splash the cash if getting married in the city

Using quotes from their wedding service providers across the UK, Bidvine.com’s online calculator estimates a ceremony's cost depending on the wedding’s location and variables a person selects.

These variables include drinks, food, rings, the number of guests, number of bridesmaids and ushers, clothing, type of bar, and additional extras such as photo booths, type of travel and type of alcohol.

The list of most expensive locations saw Greater London in second, with an average wedding price of £41,060, the North West with £39,120 and the South East with £33,005.

London is on average the most expensive location to get married

The cheapest locations were the South West, with an average of £18,840, and the East Midlands, which came bottom of the list with £14,400 - nearly 68% lower than London.

Mr Morgan added: “We’re hoping our online calculator will help couples save money on their wedding, it covers just about everything a wedding could have, and should help brides and grooms budget for their big day.

“Alternatively, you can request bids from local services in your area through the Bidvine site to make sure you’re getting the best price and supplier for the job.”

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