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.
According to the survey in The Knot, the reception is the most expensive part of your wedding, with an average cost of $13,385. Other major expenses include the engagement ring, at an average cost of $5,598, the photographer, at a cost of $2,440 and the flowers, at an average cost of $2,069.If you hire a wedding planner, expect to pay an average cost of $1,874. The ceremony site's cost is also significant, at an average of $1,793.he music you choose for your wedding can carry a significant cost. The priciest form of musical entertainment is a live band at your reception, which has an average cost of $3,469. A cost-effective alternative to live music is hiring a disc jockey, which costs an average of $1,083.