For a wedding with 125 guests in the Matthews NC, the estimated total cost is around $24,309 - $29,711. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Matthews NC is approximately $216. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $24,309 - $29,711.
The average wedding cost in Matthews NC is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $24,309 - $29,711 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Matthews NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $390 - $476. This represents about 1.6% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $402 - $492.
In Matthews NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,213 - $2,705. This represents about 9.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,188 - $3,896 |
13.1% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$390 - $476 |
1.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$183 - $223 |
0.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$402 - $492 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,213 - $2,705 |
9.1% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Matthews NC is $437 - $534. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Matthews NC area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $3 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$437 - $534 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$437 - $534 |
1.8% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,028 - $1,256, which is 4.2% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Matthews NC area is $1,028 - $1,256.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,028 - $1,256 |
4.2% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,028 - $1,256 |
4.2% |
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 Matthews NC, you should budget approximately $11,601 - $14,179, which is about 47.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$11,601 - $14,179 |
47.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,682 - $5,722 |
19.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$5,226 - $6,388 |
21.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,693 - $2,069 |
7.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $394 - $482. This accounts for roughly 1.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$394 - $482 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$394 - $482 |
1.6% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $787 - $961. This is approximately 3.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$787 - $961 |
3.2% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$131 - $161 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$61 - $75 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$206 - $252 |
0.8% |
|
Postage
|
$87 - $107 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$117 - $143 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$90 - $110 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$94 - $114 |
0.4% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Matthews NC spend between $5,871 - $7,175 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 24.2% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Matthews NC with 125 guests spend between $2,749 - $3,359 on wedding photography, which is about 11.3% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Matthews NC is $2,098 - $2,564. That's about 8.6% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,871 - $7,175 |
24.2% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$280 - $342 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$744 - $910 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,749 - $3,359 |
11.3% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,098 - $2,564 |
8.6% |
