For a wedding with 125 guests in the Gastonia NC, the estimated total cost is around $25,023 - $30,583. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Gastonia NC is approximately $222. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $25,023 - $30,583.
The average wedding cost in Gastonia NC is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $25,023 - $30,583 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Charlotte NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $200 - $244. This represents about 0.8% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $212 - $259.
In Charlotte NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,220 - $1,491. This represents about 4.9% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,724 - $2,108 |
6.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$200 - $244 |
0.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$94 - $114 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$212 - $259 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,220 - $1,491 |
4.9% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Charlotte NC is $135 - $165. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.5% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$135 - $165 |
0.5% |
|
Hair Service
|
$80 - $98 |
0.3% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$55 - $67 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,066 - $1,302, which is 4.3% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Gastonia NC area is $767 - $937.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,066 - $1,302 |
4.3% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$767 - $937 |
3.1% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$299 - $365 |
1.2% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,078 - $2,540. This accounts for roughly 8.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,078 - $2,540 |
8.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$392 - $479 |
1.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$176 - $216 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$487 - $595 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$662 - $810 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$361 - $441 |
1.4% |
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 $491 - $600.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$491 - $600 |
2.0% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$357 - $437 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$133 - $163 |
0.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $545 - $666. This is approximately 2.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$545 - $666 |
2.2% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$75 - $91 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$35 - $43 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$129 - $157 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$67 - $81 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$73 - $89 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$65 - $79 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$50 - $61 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$52 - $64 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $799 - $977, which is about 3.2% 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 HIM) is estimated at $473 - $578, which is about 1.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,272 - $1,554 |
5.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$799 - $977 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$473 - $578 |
1.9% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Charlotte NC spend between $3,033 - $3,707 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 12.1% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Gastonia NC with 125 guests spend between $1,661 - $2,030 on wedding photography, which is about 6.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Gastonia NC is $1,121 - $1,371. This makes up a portion of your (4.5%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,033 - $3,707 |
12.1% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$251 - $307 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,661 - $2,030 |
6.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,121 - $1,371 |
4.5% |
Planner/Consultant
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$732 - $894 |
2.9% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$13,948 - $17,048 |
55.7% |