For a wedding with 125 guests in the Shelby NC, the estimated total cost is around $25,265 - $30,879. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Shelby NC is approximately $225. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $25,265 - $30,879.
The average wedding cost in Shelby NC is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $25,265 - $30,879 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Shelby NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $181 - $221. This represents about 0.7% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $172 - $210.
In Shelby NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $991 - $1,211. This represents about 3.9% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,428 - $1,746 |
5.7% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$181 - $221 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$85 - $103 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$172 - $210 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$991 - $1,211 |
3.9% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Shelby NC is $143 - $175. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.6% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$143 - $175 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$58 - $70 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$47 - $57 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$39 - $47 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,435 - $2,976, which is 9.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Shelby NC area is $644 - $787.
For a live band, couples in Shelby NC typically budget around $1,501 - $1,835 which is 5.9% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,435 - $2,976 |
9.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$644 - $787 |
2.5% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$290 - $354 |
1.1% |
|
Live Band
|
$1,501 - $1,835 |
5.9% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,886 - $2,306. This accounts for roughly 7.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,886 - $2,306 |
7.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$310 - $378 |
1.2% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$140 - $171 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$428 - $524 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$653 - $799 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$356 - $435 |
1.4% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 125 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $832 - $1,016.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$832 - $1,016 |
3.3% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$82 - $100 |
0.3% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$98 - $120 |
0.4% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$382 - $466 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$270 - $330 |
1.1% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,022 - $1,250. This is approximately 4.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,022 - $1,250 |
4.0% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$125 - $153 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$68 - $84 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$249 - $305 |
1.0% |
|
Postage
|
$114 - $140 |
0.5% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$142 - $174 |
0.6% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$126 - $154 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$96 - $118 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$101 - $123 |
0.4% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Shelby NC spend between $2,968 - $3,628 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Shelby NC with 125 guests spend between $1,395 - $1,705 on wedding photography, which is about 5.5% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Shelby NC is $942 - $1,152. This makes up a portion of your (3.7%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,968 - $3,628 |
11.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$313 - $383 |
1.2% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$318 - $388 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,395 - $1,705 |
5.5% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$942 - $1,152 |
3.7% |
Planner/Consultant
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$712 - $870 |
2.8% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$13,838 - $16,914 |
54.8% |