For a wedding with 175 guests in the Charlotte NC, the estimated total cost is around $33,819 - $41,335. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Charlotte NC is approximately $215. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $33,819 - $41,335.
The average wedding cost in Charlotte NC is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $33,819 - $41,335 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Waxhaw NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $434 - $530. This represents about 1.3% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $460 - $562.
In Waxhaw NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,599 - $3,177. This represents about 7.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,686 - $4,506 |
10.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$434 - $530 |
1.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$194 - $237 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$460 - $562 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,599 - $3,177 |
7.7% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Waxhaw NC is $94 - $114. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.3% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$94 - $114 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$94 - $114 |
0.3% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,543 - $1,885, which is 4.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Charlotte NC area is $1,078 - $1,318.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,543 - $1,885 |
4.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,078 - $1,318 |
3.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$464 - $568 |
1.4% |
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 Charlotte NC, you should budget approximately $18,541 - $22,661, which is about 54.8% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$18,541 - $22,661 |
54.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,733 - $4,563 |
11.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$7,260 - $8,874 |
21.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$7,547 - $9,225 |
22.3% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $606 - $740.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$606 - $740 |
1.8% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$606 - $740 |
1.8% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,197 - $1,463. This is approximately 3.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,197 - $1,463 |
3.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$170 - $208 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$80 - $98 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$281 - $343 |
0.8% |
|
Postage
|
$111 - $135 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$167 - $204 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$152 - $186 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$115 - $141 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$122 - $149 |
0.4% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,457 - $1,781, which is about 4.3% 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 $868 - $1,060, which is about 2.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$2,325 - $2,841 |
6.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,457 - $1,781 |
4.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$868 - $1,060 |
2.6% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $825 - $1,009.
| Other Events Cost |
$825 - $1,009 |
2.4% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$825 - $1,009 |
2.4% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$394 - $482 |
1.2% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Charlotte NC spend between $2,834 - $3,464 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Charlotte NC with 175 guests spend between $2,834 - $3,464 on wedding photography, which is about 8.4% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,834 - $3,464 |
8.4% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,834 - $3,464 |
8.4% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Charlotte NC is estimated to be $1,775 - $2,169. This service accounts for 5.2% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,775 - $2,169 |
5.2% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,775 - $2,169 |
5.2% |