For a wedding with 125 guests in the Charlotte, NC, the estimated total cost is around $27,201 - $33,245. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Charlotte, NC is approximately $242. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $27,201 - $33,245.
The average wedding cost in Charlotte, NC is currently trending similar than the national average. The estimated budget of $27,201 - $33,245 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Concord NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $217 - $265. This represents about 0.8% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $207 - $253.
In Concord NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,194 - $1,460. This represents about 4.4% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,720 - $2,102 |
6.3% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$217 - $265 |
0.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$102 - $124 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$207 - $253 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,194 - $1,460 |
4.4% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Concord NC is $166 - $202. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.6% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$166 - $202 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$68 - $84 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$56 - $68 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$41 - $51 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,485 - $1,815, which is 5.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Charlotte, NC area is $806 - $985.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,485 - $1,815 |
5.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$806 - $985 |
3.0% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$680 - $831 |
2.5% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,134 - $2,608. This accounts for roughly 7.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,134 - $2,608 |
7.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$398 - $486 |
1.5% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$178 - $218 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$504 - $616 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$682 - $834 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$372 - $454 |
1.4% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 125 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $601 - $735.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$601 - $735 |
2.2% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$92 - $112 |
0.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$374 - $458 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$135 - $165 |
0.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $430 - $526. This is approximately 1.6% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$430 - $526 |
1.6% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$69 - $85 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$33 - $41 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$119 - $145 |
0.4% |
|
Postage
|
$54 - $66 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$61 - $75 |
0.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$46 - $56 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$48 - $58 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $772 - $944, which is about 2.8% 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 HIM) is estimated at $456 - $558, which is about 1.7% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,229 - $1,502 |
4.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$772 - $944 |
2.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$456 - $558 |
1.7% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Concord NC spend between $4,001 - $4,890 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 14.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Charlotte, NC with 125 guests spend between $1,745 - $2,133 on wedding photography, which is about 6.4% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Charlotte, NC is $1,178 - $1,440. This makes up a portion of your (4.3%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,001 - $4,890 |
14.7% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$251 - $307 |
0.9% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$351 - $429 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$475 - $581 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,745 - $2,133 |
6.4% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,178 - $1,440 |
4.3% |
Planner/Consultant
The cost for a Month of Direction in Charlotte, NC is estimated to be $993 - $1,213. This service accounts for 3.6% of your total budget.
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$1,768 - $2,160 |
6.5% |
|
Month of Direction
|
$993 - $1,213 |
3.6% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$13,668 - $16,706 |
50.2% |