Cleveland area recorded 9,088 weddings in 2025

The Cleveland metro area saw 9,088 weddings in 2025, according to annual figures from The Wedding Report, a wedding industry research company.

By the numbers: The average cost of a wedding in the area was $38,601, which was above the national average of $32,899.

• That takes into account numerous expenses, including food, attire, entertainment, venue costs, flowers, photos, invitations and more.

The big picture: The total amount spent last year on weddings in the metro was an estimated $351 million, the 47th most among national markets.

• The total estimated market value for the wedding industry in the U.S. last year was nearly $66.2 billion.