Planning a wedding in Asheville NC? This is your personalized wedding budget estimate based on a guest count of 100 to 150 people and an average wedding cost of $16,672 - $20,376. Below, we've answered the most common questions about wedding costs to help you understand how this budget breaks down across different categories, from the venue to the photographer. Use these estimates to guide your planning and vendor selection.
How many guests:
This estimate is based on having 125 guests with a range of 100 to 150 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $133 - $163 to the total amount spent.
The ceremony will be at one location while the reception will be at another
Ceremony Location:
a garden or park
Reception Location:
a garden or park
Type of wedding:
Fun, Garden, Romantic
Wedding color theme:
Reds
Highest priorities:
Attire & Accessories (Wedding Dress, Suit, etc.)
Entertainment (DJ, Live Band, Musician/s, etc.)
Event Location/Venue
Wedding Cost Category Summary
Category
Estimated Cost
Percent of Estimate
Attire & Accessories
$2,021 - $2,470
12.1%
Entertainment
$1,371 - $1,675
8.2%
Event Venue & Services
$5,460 - $6,674
32.8%
Jewelry
$1,285 - $1,571
7.7%
Photography & Video
$5,319 - $6,501
31.9%
Transportation
$1,216 - $1,486
7.3%
Total Cost
$16,672 - $20,376
100%
30-Month Wedding Purchase Timeline
Wedding Rings/Bands (not Engagement Ring)
Purchase/Book By:
17.7 mos
Event Location/Venue
Purchase/Book By:
17.1 mos
Wedding Dress
Purchase/Book By:
14.3 mos
Event Rentals
Purchase/Book By:
13.9 mos
Photography & Video Services
Purchase/Book By:
12.7 mos
Other Wedding Jewelry (Earrings, Necklace, Watches, etc.)
Purchase/Book By:
12.5 mos
Entertainment (DJ, Live Band, Musician/s, etc.)
Purchase/Book By:
12.3 mos
Event Bar Service
Purchase/Book By:
12.3 mos
Transportation (Limo, Other Travel, etc)
Purchase/Book By:
12.1 mos
Event Food Service or Catering
Purchase/Book By:
11.7 mos
Suit or Tuxedo
Purchase/Book By:
10.3 mos
Attire Accessories
Purchase/Book By:
9.9 mos
NOTE: This wedding timeline is crafted based on the purchasing habits of other couples, providing a practical framework to guide your planning process. By reflecting common choices and sequences, it offers a reliable structure to help you organize your special day effectively.
What is the average cost of a wedding for 125 guests in Asheville NC?
For a wedding with 125 guests in the Asheville NC, the estimated total cost is around $16,672 - $20,376. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
How much does a wedding cost per person in Asheville NC?
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Asheville NC is approximately $148. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $16,672 - $20,376.
How does the cost of a wedding in Asheville NC compare to the national average?
The average wedding cost in Asheville NC is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $16,672 - $20,376 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
What is the detailed cost breakdown for Wedding Attire & Accessories
Dress Accessories
$248 - $303
1.5%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
$115 - $141
0.7%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
$255 - $311
1.5%
Wedding Dress
$1,403 - $1,715
8.4%
Attire & Accessories Total Cost
$2,021 - $2,470
12.1%
How much should I budget for wedding dress accessories in Asheville NC?
In Asheville NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $248 - $303. This represents about 1.5% of your total wedding expenses.
What is the average cost of tuxedo or suit rentals for a wedding?
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $255 - $311.
How much should I budget for a wedding dress in Asheville NC?
In Asheville NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,403 - $1,715. This represents about 8.4% of your total wedding expenses.
Entertainment
What is the detailed cost breakdown for Wedding Entertainment
DJ/MC
$948 - $1,158
5.7%
Entertainment lighting
$423 - $517
2.5%
Entertainment Total Cost
$1,371 - $1,675
8.2%
How much should your wedding entertainment budget be in Asheville NC?
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,371 - $1,675, which is 8.2% of your total.
What's the average price for a wedding DJ in Asheville NC?
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Asheville NC area is $948 - $1,158.
Event Venue & Services
What is the detailed cost breakdown for Wedding Event Venue & Services
Wedding Venue Location Fee
$5,460 - $6,674
32.8%
Event Venue & Services Total Cost
$5,460 - $6,674
32.8%
How much does it cost to rent a wedding venue in Asheville NC?
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Asheville NC, you should budget approximately $5,460 - $6,674, which is about 32.8% of your total budget.
Jewelry
What is the detailed cost breakdown for Wedding Jewelry
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
$788 - $964
4.7%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
$497 - $607
3.0%
Jewelry Total Cost
$1,285 - $1,571
7.7%
How much should be budgeted for wedding rings (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1)?
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $788 - $964, which is about 4.7% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
How much should be budgeted for wedding rings (Wedding ring/band for Partner 2)?
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 2) is estimated at $497 - $607, which is about 3.0% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
Photography & Video
What is the detailed cost breakdown for Wedding Photography & Video
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
$266 - $326
1.6%
Engagement Session
$350 - $428
2.1%
Prints/Enlargements
$298 - $364
1.8%
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
$538 - $658
3.2%
Wedding Photographer
$2,192 - $2,680
13.2%
Wedding Videographer
$1,674 - $2,046
10.0%
Photography & Video Total Cost
$5,319 - $6,501
31.9%
What is the average cost for a wedding photographer and video services in Asheville NC?
On average, couples in Asheville NC spend between $5,319 - $6,501 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 31.9% of your overall budget.
What is the average cost for a wedding photographer in Asheville NC?
On average, couples in Asheville NC with 125 guests spend between $2,192 - $2,680 on wedding photography, which is about 13.2% of your total wedding cost.
How much should I budget for a wedding videographer?
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Asheville NC is $1,674 - $2,046. That's about 10.0% of your total budget.
The average cost of a wedding in Asheville NC is based on real spending reported by couples, not vendor price lists. It includes both new and used items, and services provided by professionals, independent providers, or even friends and family. Every wedding is unique, and what couples spend can vary widely depending on their preferences and circumstances.
