For a wedding with 38 guests in the Charlotte metro, the estimated total cost is around $19,770 - $24,164. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Charlotte metro is approximately $578. With a guest count of 38, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $19,770 - $24,164.
The average wedding cost in Charlotte metro is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $19,770 - $24,164 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,427 - $1,745, which is 7.2% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Charlotte metro area is $987 - $1,207.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,427 - $1,745 |
7.2% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$987 - $1,207 |
5.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$440 - $538 |
2.2% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 38 guest wedding in Charlotte metro, you should budget approximately $3,068 - $3,750, which is about 15.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$3,068 - $3,750 |
15.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$647 - $791 |
3.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$1,238 - $1,513 |
6.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$736 - $900 |
3.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$447 - $547 |
2.3% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,360 - $1,662. This accounts for roughly 6.9% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,360 - $1,662 |
6.9% |
|
Bouquets
|
$443 - $541 |
2.2% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$203 - $249 |
1.0% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$258 - $316 |
1.3% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$200 - $244 |
1.0% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$256 - $312 |
1.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,142 - $1,396, which is about 5.8% 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 Partner 2) is estimated at $720 - $880, which is about 3.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$6,337 - $7,745 |
32.1% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,475 - $5,469 |
22.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,142 - $1,396 |
5.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$720 - $880 |
3.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Charlotte NC spend between $3,808 - $4,654 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 19.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Charlotte metro with 38 guests spend between $2,284 - $2,792 on wedding photography, which is about 11.6% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,808 - $4,654 |
19.3% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$280 - $342 |
1.4% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$365 - $447 |
1.8% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$313 - $383 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$565 - $691 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,284 - $2,792 |
11.6% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Charlotte metro is estimated to be $1,453 - $1,775. This service accounts for 7.3% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,453 - $1,775 |
7.3% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,453 - $1,775 |
7.3% |
