For a wedding with 175 guests in the Birmingham AL, the estimated total cost is around $39,628 - $48,434. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Birmingham AL is approximately $252. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $39,628 - $48,434.
The average wedding cost in Birmingham AL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $39,628 - $48,434 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Birmingham AL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $176 - $216. 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 $190 - $232.
In Birmingham AL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,040 - $1,271. This represents about 2.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,488 - $1,818 |
3.8% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$176 - $216 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$82 - $100 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$190 - $232 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,040 - $1,271 |
2.6% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Birmingham AL is $617 - $755. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Birmingham AL area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$617 - $755 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$617 - $755 |
1.6% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,273 - $2,779, which is 5.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Birmingham AL area is $969 - $1,185.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,273 - $2,779 |
5.7% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$969 - $1,185 |
2.4% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$430 - $526 |
1.1% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$874 - $1,068 |
2.2% |
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 Birmingham AL, you should budget approximately $20,357 - $24,881, which is about 51.4% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$20,357 - $24,881 |
51.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,427 - $4,189 |
8.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$6,607 - $8,075 |
16.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$7,884 - $9,636 |
19.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,439 - $2,981 |
6.2% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,875 - $3,513. This accounts for roughly 7.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,875 - $3,513 |
7.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$417 - $509 |
1.1% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$189 - $231 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$557 - $681 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$776 - $948 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$496 - $606 |
1.3% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,131 - $1,383. This is approximately 2.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,131 - $1,383 |
2.9% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$186 - $228 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$87 - $107 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$278 - $340 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$157 - $191 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$166 - $202 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$126 - $154 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$131 - $161 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $620 - $758, which is about 1.6% 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 $376 - $460, which is about 0.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$996 - $1,218 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$620 - $758 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$376 - $460 |
0.9% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$365 - $447 |
0.9% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Birmingham AL spend between $4,181 - $5,111 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 10.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Birmingham AL with 175 guests spend between $2,204 - $2,694 on wedding photography, which is about 5.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Birmingham AL is $1,675 - $2,047. That's about 4.2% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,181 - $5,111 |
10.6% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$302 - $370 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,204 - $2,694 |
5.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,675 - $2,047 |
4.2% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Birmingham AL is estimated to be $3,111 - $3,803. This service accounts for 7.9% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$3,111 - $3,803 |
7.9% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$3,111 - $3,803 |
7.9% |
