For a wedding with 175 guests in the Florence AL, the estimated total cost is around $23,640 - $28,894. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Florence AL is approximately $150. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $23,640 - $28,894.
The average wedding cost in Florence AL is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $23,640 - $28,894 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Florence AL is $695 - $849. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Florence AL area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$695 - $849 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$695 - $849 |
2.9% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,188 - $1,452, which is 5.0% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Florence AL area is $823 - $1,005.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,188 - $1,452 |
5.0% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$823 - $1,005 |
3.5% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$365 - $447 |
1.5% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in Florence AL, you should budget approximately $13,867 - $16,949, which is about 58.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$13,867 - $16,949 |
58.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,810 - $4,656 |
16.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$7,346 - $8,978 |
31.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,712 - $3,314 |
11.5% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,015 - $3,685. This accounts for roughly 12.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,015 - $3,685 |
12.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$378 - $462 |
1.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$172 - $210 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$479 - $585 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$939 - $1,147 |
4.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$600 - $734 |
2.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,160 - $1,418. This is approximately 4.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,160 - $1,418 |
4.9% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$190 - $232 |
0.8% |
|
Guest Book
|
$88 - $108 |
0.4% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$283 - $345 |
1.2% |
|
Postage
|
$171 - $209 |
0.7% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$168 - $206 |
0.7% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$128 - $156 |
0.5% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$132 - $162 |
0.6% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$353 - $431 |
1.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Florence AL spend between $2,388 - $2,918 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 10.1% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Florence AL with 175 guests spend between $2,093 - $2,559 on wedding photography, which is about 8.9% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,388 - $2,918 |
10.1% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$294 - $360 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,093 - $2,559 |
8.9% |
