New study reveals that single wedding guests spend $273 more than couples, while still giving a $100 gift.

Dana Saydak estimates she's been to about 40 or 50 weddings.

The 33-year-old tells CNBC Make It that there was one weekend where they went to two or three places.

Since she started dating, Saydak, who works in tech sales in Chicago, has attended about half of weddings single and half partnered.

"Being single at a wedding is going to be exponentially more expensive for women," she says.

A single female guest will spend $480 attending a wedding, while a partnered one will spend $292, according to a new report by CouponBirds. Single men spend $442 per wedding compared to partnered ones who spend $254.

The expenses for attending a wedding, such as gifts and accommodations, do not vary based on one's relationship status. Couples can share the costs of hotel rooms and presents, while single guests are typically expected to attend the same number of events with half the budget.

Individuals who are not in a relationship tend to spend an average of $273 more on attending a wedding compared to those in relationships.

'I'm still giving a $100 gift'

According to Allison Cullman, wedding expert and vice president of brand marketing at Zola, single wedding guests may face higher expenses compared to those attending with a plus-one because they are responsible for covering accommodations and gifts individually.

The cost of transportation for a wedding, even if it's local, can still add up, according to Hannah Nowack, a senior editor at The Knot.

"One person will bear a greater financial burden if Ubers to wedding events are covered by only one person," she says.

Those who attend weddings without a partner may feel pressure to purchase a gift of equal value to those who are attending with a partner.

"When attending single, Saydak believes that expectations have not shifted and he still plans to give a $100 gift."

Many of Saydak's friends have been choosing destination weddings in recent years, which she says has resulted in a particularly pronounced cost differentiation.

""As I age, the distance between me and these weddings is increasing, with more events being held at higher price points," she remarks."

A 2024 Zola report revealed that over 36% of couples planned to have destination weddings, which is more than one-third of all couples.

Sarah Pearlman, 31, has attended between 15 and 20 weddings, some of which were destination ceremonies.

According to Pearlman, an emergency room doctor in Boston, the travel is the major issue and it can be significantly more expensive when traveling alone.

"From the plane to the hotel and then to the wedding, you need transportation. Although you're invited to stay at the hotel with the wedding block, it's usually more expensive."

'Consider which wedding events are must-attend'

There are ways to curb spending as a wedding attendee, Cullman says.

Perhaps you don't need to attend the bridal shower if you're going to the bachelorette party.

You can save money on a wedding present by asking others to contribute to a larger item, Nowack advises.

"Single guests can also benefit from group wedding gifts, as suggested by her. If a big-ticket item is on the couple's registry, consider asking another single friend to contribute to the present."

If you're a single attendee and need accommodations, consider reaching out to another single attendee to see if they want to board together.

"If a friend of yours is attending the wedding and you're both comfortable sharing a hotel room, it's okay to do so, says Nowack. If it means being able to attend the wedding financially responsibly or having to decline, the decision to split should be easy."

Pearlman attended a wedding in India alone because her partner felt the cost was too high.

However, she was able to defray costs by rooming with friends.

""The hotel room was very expensive, but we were a group of 50, so it was helpful to split the cost," she says."

To avoid overspending at a wedding, it's recommended to establish a budget and adhere to it, according to Jen Glantz, the founder of Bridesmaid for Hire.

"Glantz advised Make It in June that the pre-wedding events should be included in the budget. He emphasized that the budget should not be influenced by anyone else."

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