For a wedding with 400 guests in the Charleston SC, the estimated total cost is around $85,789 - $104,853. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Charleston SC is approximately $238. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $85,789 - $104,853.
The average wedding cost in Charleston SC is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $85,789 - $104,853 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Charleston SC, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $216 - $264. This represents about 0.3% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $224 - $274.
In Charleston SC, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,290 - $1,576. This represents about 1.5% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,832 - $2,239 |
2.1% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$216 - $264 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$102 - $124 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$224 - $274 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,290 - $1,576 |
1.5% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Charleston SC is $166 - $202. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.2% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$166 - $202 |
0.2% |
|
Hair Service
|
$68 - $83 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$56 - $68 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$42 - $52 |
0.0% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,200 - $2,688, which is 2.6% of your total.
For a live band, couples in Charleston SC typically budget around $2,200 - $2,688 which is 2.6% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,200 - $2,688 |
2.6% |
|
Live Band
|
$2,200 - $2,688 |
2.6% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,431 - $6,637. This accounts for roughly 6.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,431 - $6,637 |
6.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$400 - $488 |
0.5% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$180 - $220 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$570 - $696 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,769 - $3,385 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,512 - $1,848 |
1.8% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $3,618 - $4,422.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$3,618 - $4,422 |
4.2% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$89 - $109 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$106 - $130 |
0.1% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,674 - $2,046 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$1,749 - $2,137 |
2.0% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $8,197 - $10,019. This is approximately 9.6% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$8,197 - $10,019 |
9.6% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$989 - $1,209 |
1.2% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$854 - $1,044 |
1.0% |
|
Guest Book
|
$467 - $571 |
0.5% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$1,709 - $2,089 |
2.0% |
|
Postage
|
$1,005 - $1,229 |
1.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$965 - $1,179 |
1.1% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$862 - $1,054 |
1.0% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$657 - $803 |
0.8% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$689 - $842 |
0.8% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $797 - $974, which is about 0.9% 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 HIM) is estimated at $470 - $574, which is about 0.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$4,766 - $5,826 |
5.6% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,500 - $4,278 |
4.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$797 - $974 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$470 - $574 |
0.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Charleston SC spend between $4,552 - $5,564 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 5.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Charleston SC with 400 guests spend between $2,042 - $2,496 on wedding photography, which is about 2.4% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Charleston SC is $1,379 - $1,685. This makes up a portion of your (1.6%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,552 - $5,564 |
5.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$338 - $413 |
0.4% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$291 - $355 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$503 - $615 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,042 - $2,496 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,379 - $1,685 |
1.6% |
Planner/Consultant
The cost for a Full Service in Charleston SC is estimated to be $3,037 - $3,711. This service accounts for 3.5% of your total budget.
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$3,037 - $3,711 |
3.5% |
|
Full Service
|
$3,037 - $3,711 |
3.5% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$51,991 - $63,545 |
60.6% |