For a wedding with 75 guests in the Charleston, SC, the estimated total cost is around $23,073 - $28,201. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Charleston, SC is approximately $342. With a guest count of 75, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $23,073 - $28,201.
The average wedding cost in Charleston, SC is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $23,073 - $28,201 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $280 - $342.
In Charleston SC, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,579 - $1,929. This represents about 6.8% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,976 - $2,416 |
8.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$118 - $144 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$280 - $342 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,579 - $1,929 |
6.8% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Charleston SC is $169 - $207. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.7% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$169 - $207 |
0.7% |
|
Hair Service
|
$93 - $113 |
0.4% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$77 - $94 |
0.3% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,519 - $1,857, which is 6.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Charleston, SC area is $1,062 - $1,298.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,519 - $1,857 |
6.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,062 - $1,298 |
4.6% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$457 - $559 |
2.0% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 75 guest wedding in Charleston, SC, you should budget approximately $9,431 - $11,527, which is about 40.9% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$9,431 - $11,527 |
40.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$1,338 - $1,636 |
5.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$2,603 - $3,181 |
11.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$4,541 - $5,551 |
19.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$949 - $1,159 |
4.1% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,030 - $2,482. This accounts for roughly 8.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,030 - $2,482 |
8.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$459 - $561 |
2.0% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$246 - $300 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$616 - $752 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$318 - $388 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$224 - $274 |
1.0% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 75 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $557 - $681.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$557 - $681 |
2.4% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$103 - $125 |
0.4% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$131 - $160 |
0.6% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$217 - $265 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$107 - $131 |
0.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $367 - $449. This is approximately 1.6% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$367 - $449 |
1.6% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$60 - $74 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$29 - $35 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$99 - $121 |
0.4% |
|
Postage
|
$42 - $52 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$53 - $65 |
0.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$41 - $50 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$43 - $53 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $912 - $1,114, which is about 4.0% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$912 - $1,114 |
4.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$912 - $1,114 |
4.0% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $813 - $993.
| Other Events Cost |
$813 - $993 |
3.5% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$813 - $993 |
3.5% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$401 - $491 |
1.7% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Charleston, SC spend between $4,525 - $5,531 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 19.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Charleston, SC with 75 guests spend between $2,402 - $2,936 on wedding photography, which is about 10.4% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Charleston, SC is $1,760 - $2,151. This makes up a portion of your (7.6%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,525 - $5,531 |
19.6% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$364 - $444 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,402 - $2,936 |
10.4% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,760 - $2,151 |
7.6% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $372 - $454.
| Transportation Cost |
$372 - $454 |
1.6% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$372 - $454 |
1.6% |