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.
Tying the knot can break the bank. Costs related to the average wedding in 2013 came to about $30,000, according to survey data out Thursday from the wedding website TheKnot.com. Among the highest individual expenses: an average of $13,385 for the reception venue and $5,598 for the engagement ring.daho, which has average wedding costs coming in at $16,159. â¢On average, spending per guest hit $220 in 2013, up $16 from 2012 and a $26 rise from the tough economic times of 2009. â¢Brides across the country spent an average of $1,281 on their wedding gown.