For a wedding with 125 guests in the Charleston SC, the estimated total cost is around $34,719 - $42,435. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Charleston SC is approximately $309. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $34,719 - $42,435.
The average wedding cost in Charleston SC is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $34,719 - $42,435 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Charleston SC is $489 - $597. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Charleston SC area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$489 - $597 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$489 - $597 |
1.4% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $5,099 - $6,232, which is 14.7% of your total.
For a live band, couples in Charleston SC typically budget around $3,418 - $4,178 which is 9.8% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$5,099 - $6,232 |
14.7% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$554 - $678 |
1.6% |
|
Live Band
|
$3,418 - $4,178 |
9.8% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$1,126 - $1,376 |
3.2% |
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 Charleston SC, you should budget approximately $16,022 - $19,582, which is about 46.1% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$16,022 - $19,582 |
46.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,553 - $3,121 |
7.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,923 - $6,017 |
14.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$6,728 - $8,223 |
19.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,818 - $2,222 |
5.2% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,895 - $3,539. This accounts for roughly 8.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,895 - $3,539 |
8.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$545 - $667 |
1.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$248 - $304 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$763 - $933 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$613 - $749 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$392 - $480 |
1.1% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $856 - $1,046. This is approximately 2.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$856 - $1,046 |
2.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$141 - $173 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$67 - $81 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$210 - $256 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$80 - $98 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$138 - $168 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$125 - $153 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$95 - $117 |
0.3% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Mount Pleasant SC spend between $3,764 - $4,600 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 10.8% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Charleston SC with 125 guests spend between $3,371 - $4,120 on wedding photography, which is about 9.7% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,764 - $4,600 |
10.8% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$393 - $481 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,371 - $4,120 |
9.7% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Charleston SC is estimated to be $4,009 - $4,899. This service accounts for 11.5% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$4,009 - $4,899 |
11.5% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$4,009 - $4,899 |
11.5% |
