For a wedding with 250 guests in the Cashiers, the estimated total cost is around $63,403 - $77,493. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Cashiers is approximately $282. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $63,403 - $77,493.
The average wedding cost in Cashiers is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $63,403 - $77,493 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Cashiers NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $275 - $336. This represents about 0.4% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $296 - $362.
In Cashiers NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,617 - $1,977. This represents about 2.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,315 - $2,829 |
3.7% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$275 - $336 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$127 - $155 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$296 - $362 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,617 - $1,977 |
2.6% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in Cashiers is $1,254 - $1,532. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Cashiers area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,254 - $1,532 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,254 - $1,532 |
2.0% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,323 - $1,617, which is 2.1% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Cashiers area is $917 - $1,121.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,323 - $1,617 |
2.1% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$917 - $1,121 |
1.4% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$406 - $496 |
0.6% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in Cashiers, you should budget approximately $34,655 - $42,357, which is about 54.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$34,655 - $42,357 |
54.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$7,160 - $8,751 |
11.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$13,801 - $16,867 |
21.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$8,600 - $10,512 |
13.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$5,095 - $6,227 |
8.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,601 - $5,623. This accounts for roughly 7.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,601 - $5,623 |
7.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$365 - $447 |
0.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$167 - $204 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$509 - $622 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,573 - $1,923 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,004 - $1,228 |
1.6% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,481 - $3,033. This is approximately 3.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,481 - $3,033 |
3.9% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$418 - $510 |
0.7% |
|
Guest Book
|
$194 - $237 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$619 - $757 |
1.0% |
|
Postage
|
$309 - $377 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$369 - $451 |
0.6% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$281 - $343 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$293 - $358 |
0.5% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $947 - $1,157, which is about 1.5% 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 $575 - $703, which is about 0.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,631 - $6,883 |
8.9% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,109 - $5,023 |
6.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$947 - $1,157 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$575 - $703 |
0.9% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$364 - $444 |
0.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Cashiers NC spend between $2,436 - $2,978 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 3.8% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Cashiers with 250 guests spend between $2,084 - $2,548 on wedding photography, which is about 3.3% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,436 - $2,978 |
3.8% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$352 - $430 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,084 - $2,548 |
3.3% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Cashiers is estimated to be $2,944 - $3,598. This service accounts for 4.6% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,944 - $3,598 |
4.6% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$2,944 - $3,598 |
4.6% |
