Making these boxes became quite a cottage industry in the Bavarian regions, often with the boxes being constructed by one family and then sent to a schachtelmaler, or box-painter, for decoration. 1 This top of this stunning box is decorated with the figures of a gentleman and two young women.
Average Cost of a Wedding Venue. Couples spend between $12,343 and $14,006 on average for their wedding venue, according to recent surveys of brides. This cost includes any general location fee as well as food, drinks and incidentals like tables, chairs and linens. Each couple's venue cost, furthermore, is highly individual and varies based on their vision, geography, and budget.
Consider the Wedding Venue Fee. The fee for the venue can range from $0, often at hotels and resorts that bake it into the food and drink costs, to many thousands of dollars. This fee may include administrative costs and basic overhead, as well as things like insurance, security, and use of tables, chairs and linens.