For a wedding with 75 guests in the Fort Lauderdale FL, the estimated total cost is around $37,653 - $46,021. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Fort Lauderdale FL is approximately $558. With a guest count of 75, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $37,653 - $46,021.
The average wedding cost in Fort Lauderdale FL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $37,653 - $46,021 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Fort Lauderdale FL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $533 - $651. 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 $550 - $672.
In Fort Lauderdale FL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $3,029 - $3,702. This represents about 8.0% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$4,361 - $5,330 |
11.6% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$533 - $651 |
1.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$249 - $305 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$550 - $672 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$3,029 - $3,702 |
8.0% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 75 guests in Fort Lauderdale FL is $252 - $308. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Fort Lauderdale FL area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $3 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$252 - $308 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$252 - $308 |
0.7% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Fort Lauderdale FL is $239 - $293. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.6% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$239 - $293 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$98 - $120 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$84 - $102 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$58 - $70 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,920 - $4,791, which is 10.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Fort Lauderdale FL area is $1,012 - $1,236.
For a live band, couples in Fort Lauderdale FL typically budget around $2,908 - $3,554 which is 7.7% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,920 - $4,791 |
10.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,012 - $1,236 |
2.7% |
|
Live Band
|
$2,908 - $3,554 |
7.7% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 75 guest wedding in Fort Lauderdale FL, you should budget approximately $7,044 - $8,610, which is about 18.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$7,044 - $8,610 |
18.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$1,382 - $1,690 |
3.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$2,644 - $3,232 |
7.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$2,062 - $2,520 |
5.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$956 - $1,168 |
2.5% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,183 - $2,669. This accounts for roughly 5.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,183 - $2,669 |
5.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$457 - $559 |
1.2% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$210 - $256 |
0.6% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$548 - $670 |
1.5% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$425 - $519 |
1.1% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$544 - $664 |
1.4% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 75 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $879 - $1,075.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$879 - $1,075 |
2.3% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$166 - $202 |
0.4% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$229 - $279 |
0.6% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$227 - $277 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$258 - $316 |
0.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,232 - $1,506. This is approximately 3.3% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,232 - $1,506 |
3.3% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$157 - $191 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$140 - $172 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$73 - $89 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$246 - $300 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$108 - $132 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$152 - $186 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$139 - $169 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$107 - $131 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$111 - $135 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,582 - $1,934, which is about 4.2% 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 $998 - $1,220, which is about 2.7% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$7,721 - $9,437 |
20.5% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$5,141 - $6,283 |
13.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,582 - $1,934 |
4.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$998 - $1,220 |
2.7% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $749 - $915.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,139 - $1,392 |
3.0% |
|
Lodging
|
$390 - $476 |
1.0% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$749 - $915 |
2.0% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Fort Lauderdale FL spend between $6,296 - $7,695 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 16.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Fort Lauderdale FL with 75 guests spend between $2,696 - $3,296 on wedding photography, which is about 7.2% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Fort Lauderdale FL is $2,058 - $2,516. This makes up a portion of your (5.5%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,296 - $7,695 |
16.7% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$281 - $343 |
0.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$377 - $461 |
1.0% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$315 - $385 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$568 - $694 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,696 - $3,296 |
7.2% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,058 - $2,516 |
5.5% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Fort Lauderdale FL is estimated to be $1,489 - $1,819. This service accounts for 4.0% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,489 - $1,819 |
4.0% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,489 - $1,819 |
4.0% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $899 - $1,099.
| Transportation Cost |
$899 - $1,099 |
2.4% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$385 - $471 |
1.0% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$514 - $628 |
1.4% |