For a wedding with 250 guests in the Saint Simons Island, the estimated total cost is around $96,033 - $117,373. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Saint Simons Island is approximately $427. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $96,033 - $117,373.
The average wedding cost in Saint Simons Island is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $96,033 - $117,373 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in Saint Simons Island is $1,627 - $1,989. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Saint Simons Island area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $7 - $8 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,627 - $1,989 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,627 - $1,989 |
1.7% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,462 - $1,786, which is 1.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Saint Simons Island area is $1,010 - $1,234.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,462 - $1,786 |
1.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,010 - $1,234 |
1.1% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$452 - $552 |
0.5% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in Saint Simons Island, you should budget approximately $62,141 - $75,950, which is about 64.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$62,141 - $75,950 |
64.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$9,434 - $11,530 |
9.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$18,046 - $22,056 |
18.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$28,137 - $34,389 |
29.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$6,524 - $7,974 |
6.8% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $10,406 - $12,718. This accounts for roughly 10.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$10,406 - $12,718 |
10.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$422 - $516 |
0.4% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$194 - $237 |
0.2% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$3,539 - $4,325 |
3.7% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$2,742 - $3,352 |
2.9% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$3,509 - $4,289 |
3.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $7,506 - $9,174. This is approximately 7.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$7,506 - $9,174 |
7.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$953 - $1,165 |
1.0% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$852 - $1,042 |
0.9% |
|
Guest Book
|
$443 - $541 |
0.5% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$1,492 - $1,824 |
1.6% |
|
Postage
|
$670 - $818 |
0.7% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$925 - $1,131 |
1.0% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$842 - $1,029 |
0.9% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$651 - $795 |
0.7% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$679 - $829 |
0.7% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Saint Simons Island GA spend between $6,017 - $7,355 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 6.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Saint Simons Island with 250 guests spend between $2,542 - $3,106 on wedding photography, which is about 2.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Saint Simons Island is $1,940 - $2,372. That's about 2.0% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,017 - $7,355 |
6.3% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$259 - $317 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$365 - $446 |
0.4% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$290 - $354 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$622 - $760 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,542 - $3,106 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,940 - $2,372 |
2.0% |
Planner/Coordinator
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,547 - $3,113 |
2.7% |
|
Customized Planning Package
|
$2,547 - $3,113 |
2.7% |
