For a wedding with 175 guests in the Durham NC, the estimated total cost is around $34,818 - $42,556. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Durham NC is approximately $221. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $34,818 - $42,556.
The average wedding cost in Durham NC is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $34,818 - $42,556 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Washington DC, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $182 - $222. This represents about 0.5% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $177 - $217.
In Washington DC, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,022 - $1,250. This represents about 2.9% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,468 - $1,794 |
4.2% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$182 - $222 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$86 - $106 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$177 - $217 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,022 - $1,250 |
2.9% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $650 - $794, which is 1.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Durham NC area is $650 - $794.
| Entertainment Cost |
$650 - $794 |
1.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$650 - $794 |
1.9% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,194 - $2,682. This accounts for roughly 6.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,194 - $2,682 |
6.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$334 - $408 |
1.0% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$151 - $185 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$424 - $518 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$832 - $1,016 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$454 - $554 |
1.3% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $725 - $887. This is approximately 2.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$725 - $887 |
2.1% |
|
Guest Book
|
$64 - $78 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$228 - $278 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$124 - $152 |
0.4% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$130 - $158 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$87 - $107 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$93 - $113 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $657 - $803, which is about 1.9% 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 $388 - $474, which is about 1.1% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$4,379 - $5,353 |
12.6% |
|
Bracelet
|
$149 - $183 |
0.4% |
|
Earrings
|
$130 - $158 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$2,885 - $3,526 |
8.3% |
|
Necklace
|
$171 - $209 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$657 - $803 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$388 - $474 |
1.1% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Washington DC spend between $3,164 - $3,867 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 9.1% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Durham NC with 175 guests spend between $1,670 - $2,041 on wedding photography, which is about 4.8% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Durham NC is $1,127 - $1,377. That's about 3.2% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,164 - $3,867 |
9.1% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$367 - $449 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,670 - $2,041 |
4.8% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,127 - $1,377 |
3.2% |
Planner/Consultant
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$1,554 - $1,900 |
4.5% |
|
A La Carte Services
|
$836 - $1,022 |
2.4% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$19,818 - $24,222 |
56.9% |