For a wedding with 38 guests in the Raleigh NC, the estimated total cost is around $24,135 - $29,499. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Raleigh NC is approximately $706. With a guest count of 38, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $24,135 - $29,499.
The average wedding cost in Raleigh NC is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $24,135 - $29,499 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Raleigh NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $337 - $411. This represents about 1.4% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $347 - $425.
In Raleigh NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,913 - $2,338. This represents about 7.9% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,016 - $3,686 |
12.5% |
|
Alterations/Tailoring Services
|
$419 - $513 |
1.7% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$337 - $411 |
1.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$347 - $425 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,913 - $2,338 |
7.9% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 38 guests in Raleigh NC is $115 - $141. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Raleigh NC area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $3 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$115 - $141 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$115 - $141 |
0.5% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Raleigh NC is $236 - $288. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 1.0% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$236 - $288 |
1.0% |
|
Hair Service
|
$95 - $117 |
0.4% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$81 - $99 |
0.3% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$59 - $73 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,412 - $1,726, which is 5.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Raleigh NC area is $976 - $1,192.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,412 - $1,726 |
5.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$976 - $1,192 |
4.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$437 - $534 |
1.8% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 38 guest wedding in Raleigh NC, you should budget approximately $2,765 - $3,379, which is about 11.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$2,765 - $3,379 |
11.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$601 - $735 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$1,150 - $1,406 |
4.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$598 - $730 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$416 - $508 |
1.7% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,381 - $1,687. This accounts for roughly 5.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,381 - $1,687 |
5.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$472 - $576 |
2.0% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$216 - $264 |
0.9% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$250 - $306 |
1.0% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$194 - $238 |
0.8% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$248 - $304 |
1.0% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 38 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $489 - $597.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$489 - $597 |
2.0% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$140 - $172 |
0.6% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$194 - $237 |
0.8% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$99 - $121 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$56 - $68 |
0.2% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $269 - $329. This is approximately 1.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$269 - $329 |
1.1% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$34 - $42 |
0.1% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$31 - $37 |
0.1% |
|
Guest Book
|
$15 - $19 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$53 - $65 |
0.2% |
|
Postage
|
$25 - $31 |
0.1% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$33 - $41 |
0.1% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$30 - $36 |
0.1% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$23 - $29 |
0.1% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$24 - $30 |
0.1% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $983 - $1,201, which is about 4.1% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 2) is estimated at $619 - $757, which is about 2.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,954 - $7,278 |
24.7% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,352 - $5,320 |
18.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$983 - $1,201 |
4.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$619 - $757 |
2.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Raleigh NC spend between $6,359 - $7,772 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 26.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Raleigh NC with 38 guests spend between $2,716 - $3,320 on wedding photography, which is about 11.3% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Raleigh NC is $2,075 - $2,536. This makes up a portion of your (8.6%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,359 - $7,772 |
26.3% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$291 - $355 |
1.2% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$365 - $447 |
1.5% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$325 - $397 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$587 - $717 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,716 - $3,320 |
11.3% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,075 - $2,536 |
8.6% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Raleigh NC is estimated to be $1,436 - $1,756. This service accounts for 6.0% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,436 - $1,756 |
6.0% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,436 - $1,756 |
6.0% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $704 - $860.
| Transportation Cost |
$704 - $860 |
2.9% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$173 - $211 |
0.7% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$531 - $649 |
2.2% |