Planning a wedding? This is your personalized wedding budget estimate based on a guest count of less than 25 people and an average wedding cost of $14,980 - $18,308. 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.
| Wedding Budget: $14,980 - $18,308 |
| Lives in: Kennesaw GA |
| How many guests: This estimate is based on having 15 guests with a range of less than 25 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $999 - $1,221 to the total amount spent. |
| The ceremony and reception will be at the same location |
| Wedding Location: some other location |
| Type of wedding: Beach, Casual, Destination, Elegant, Fun, Romantic |
| Wedding color theme: Blues |
Highest priorities:
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| Category | Estimated Cost | Percent of Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Attire & Accessories | $1,852 - $2,264 | 12.4% |
| Beauty & Spa | $186 - $228 | 1.2% |
| Entertainment | $1,051 - $1,285 | 7.0% |
| Flowers & Decorations | $1,034 - $1,264 | 6.9% |
| Gifts & Favors | $59 - $73 | 0.4% |
| Invitations | $42 - $52 | 0.3% |
| Jewelry | $4,422 - $5,404 | 29.5% |
| Photography & Video | $2,054 - $2,510 | 13.7% |
| Planner/Consultant | $2,443 - $2,985 | 16.3% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals | $1,836 - $2,244 | 12.3% |
| Total Cost | $14,980 - $18,308 | 100% |
| Dress Accessories | $209 - $255 | 1.4% |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories | $97 - $119 | 0.6% |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase | $229 - $279 | 1.5% |
| Wedding Dress | $1,318 - $1,610 | 8.8% |
| Attire & Accessories Total Cost | $1,852 - $2,264 | 12.4% |
| DJ/MC | $751 - $917 | 5.0% |
| Entertainment lighting | $301 - $367 | 2.0% |
| Entertainment Total Cost | $1,051 - $1,285 | 7.0% |
| Bouquets | $347 - $424 | 2.3% |
| Boutonnieres, Corsages | $157 - $191 | 1.0% |
| Wedding Venue Decorations | $434 - $530 | 2.9% |
| Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements | $63 - $77 | 0.4% |
| Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces | $34 - $42 | 0.2% |
| Flowers & Decorations Total Cost | $1,034 - $1,264 | 6.9% |
| Guest Book | $5 - $7 | 0.0% |
| Invitations & Reply Cards | $21 - $25 | 0.1% |
| Postage | $8 - $10 | 0.1% |
| Thank You Cards | $8 - $10 | 0.1% |
| Invitations Total Cost | $42 - $52 | 0.3% |
| Engagement Ring | $3,247 - $3,969 | 21.7% |
| Wedding ring/band for HER | $738 - $902 | 4.9% |
| Wedding ring/band for HIM | $437 - $534 | 2.9% |
| Jewelry Total Cost | $4,422 - $5,404 | 29.5% |
| Digital or Photo cd/dvd | $254 - $310 | 1.7% |
| Wedding album/s or photo book/s | $365 - $446 | 2.4% |
| Wedding Photographer | $1,436 - $1,755 | 9.6% |
| Photography & Video Total Cost | $2,054 - $2,510 | 13.7% |
| Full Service | $2,443 - $2,985 | 16.3% |
| Planner/Consultant Total Cost | $2,443 - $2,985 | 16.3% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Total Cost | $1,836 - $2,244 | 12.3% |
The average cost of a wedding 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.