A couple spent $21,000 on a nontraditional Hamptons wedding. It had 33 guests, estate-sale decor, and no dance floor.

Hannah and Drew Williams got married in September 2025. Sara Anderson Davis Hannah and Drew Williams got married in Southampton, New York, in September 2025. They managed to keep their wedding to about $21,000. A small guest list, thrifted decor, and DIY touches brought the day together. The average cost of weddings rises each year, like clockwork. Zola's Wedding Cost Index puts the average cost at $36,000 for 2026, while The Knot's Real Wedding Study lists it slightly lower at $34,200. Tho...