For a wedding with 125 guests in the Charleston, sc, the estimated total cost is around $34,719 - $42,435. 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 $309. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $34,719 - $42,435.
The average wedding cost in Charleston, sc is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $34,719 - $42,435 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 $227 - $277. 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 $240 - $294.
In Charleston SC, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,357 - $1,659. This represents about 3.9% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,925 - $2,353 |
5.5% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$227 - $277 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$101 - $123 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$240 - $294 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,357 - $1,659 |
3.9% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Charleston, sc is $447 - $547. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Charleston, sc area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$447 - $547 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$447 - $547 |
1.3% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Charleston, sc is $238 - $290. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.7% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$238 - $290 |
0.7% |
|
Hair Service
|
$101 - $123 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$83 - $101 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$54 - $66 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $4,209 - $5,145, which is 12.1% of your total.
For a live band, couples in Charleston, sc typically budget around $2,807 - $3,431 which is 8.1% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$4,209 - $5,145 |
12.1% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$458 - $560 |
1.3% |
|
Live Band
|
$2,807 - $3,431 |
8.1% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$944 - $1,154 |
2.7% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Charleston, sc, you should budget approximately $14,227 - $17,389, which is about 41.0% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$14,227 - $17,389 |
41.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,375 - $2,903 |
6.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,618 - $5,644 |
13.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$5,551 - $6,785 |
16.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,683 - $2,057 |
4.8% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,574 - $3,146. This accounts for roughly 7.4% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,574 - $3,146 |
7.4% |
|
Bouquets
|
$496 - $606 |
1.4% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$221 - $270 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$625 - $763 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$564 - $690 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$349 - $427 |
1.0% |
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 $588 - $718.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$588 - $718 |
1.7% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$385 - $471 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$203 - $248 |
0.6% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $652 - $796. This is approximately 1.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$652 - $796 |
1.9% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$114 - $140 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$189 - $231 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$88 - $108 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$102 - $124 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$77 - $94 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$82 - $100 |
0.2% |
Officiant
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Charleston, sc area is $249 - $305. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$249 - $305 |
0.7% |
|
Officiant
|
$249 - $305 |
0.7% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $814 - $994.
| Other Events Cost |
$814 - $994 |
2.3% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$814 - $994 |
2.3% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$401 - $491 |
1.2% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Charleston, sc spend between $4,166 - $5,092 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 12.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Charleston, sc with 125 guests spend between $2,405 - $2,939 on wedding photography, which is about 6.9% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Charleston, sc is $1,761 - $2,153. This makes up a portion of your (5.1%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,166 - $5,092 |
12.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,405 - $2,939 |
6.9% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,761 - $2,153 |
5.1% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Charleston, sc is estimated to be $3,535 - $4,321. This service accounts for 10.2% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$3,535 - $4,321 |
10.2% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$3,535 - $4,321 |
10.2% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $694 - $848.
| Transportation Cost |
$694 - $848 |
2.0% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$694 - $848 |
2.0% |