For a wedding with 125 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $30,857 - $37,715. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in United States is approximately $274. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $30,857 - $37,715.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending similar than the national average. The estimated budget of $30,857 - $37,715 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Chapel Hill NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $279 - $341. This represents about 0.9% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $301 - $367.
In Chapel Hill NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,643 - $2,009. This represents about 5.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,352 - $2,874 |
7.6% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$279 - $341 |
0.9% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$129 - $157 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$301 - $367 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,643 - $2,009 |
5.3% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Chapel Hill NC is $393 - $481. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Chapel Hill NC area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $3 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$393 - $481 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$393 - $481 |
1.3% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,416 - $1,730, which is 4.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chapel Hill NC area is $981 - $1,199.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,416 - $1,730 |
4.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$981 - $1,199 |
3.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$435 - $531 |
1.4% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Chapel Hill NC, you should budget approximately $13,265 - $16,213, which is about 43.0% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$13,265 - $16,213 |
43.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,149 - $2,627 |
7.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,143 - $5,063 |
13.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$5,443 - $6,653 |
17.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,530 - $1,870 |
5.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,278 - $2,784. This accounts for roughly 7.4% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,278 - $2,784 |
7.4% |
|
Bouquets
|
$441 - $539 |
1.4% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$201 - $245 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$574 - $702 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$494 - $604 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$316 - $386 |
1.0% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $641 - $783. This is approximately 2.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$641 - $783 |
2.1% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$107 - $131 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$50 - $62 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$159 - $195 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$82 - $100 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$95 - $116 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$72 - $88 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$76 - $92 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $923 - $1,128, which is about 3.0% 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 $560 - $684, which is about 1.8% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,486 - $6,706 |
17.8% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,004 - $4,894 |
13.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$923 - $1,128 |
3.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$560 - $684 |
1.8% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$403 - $493 |
1.3% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chapel Hill NC spend between $2,617 - $3,199 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.5% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chapel Hill NC with 125 guests spend between $2,229 - $2,725 on wedding photography, which is about 7.2% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,617 - $3,199 |
8.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$388 - $474 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,229 - $2,725 |
7.2% |
