For a wedding with 175 guests in the Athens GA, the estimated total cost is around $42,098 - $51,454. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Athens GA is approximately $267. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $42,098 - $51,454.
The average wedding cost in Athens GA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $42,098 - $51,454 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Atlanta GA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $234 - $286. This represents about 0.6% of your total wedding expenses.
In Atlanta GA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,406 - $1,718. This represents about 3.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,640 - $2,004 |
3.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$234 - $286 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,406 - $1,718 |
3.3% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Atlanta GA is $230 - $282. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.5% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$230 - $282 |
0.5% |
|
Hair Service
|
$96 - $118 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$80 - $98 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$54 - $66 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $4,291 - $5,245, which is 10.2% of your total.
For a live band, couples in Athens GA typically budget around $2,889 - $3,531 which is 6.9% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$4,291 - $5,245 |
10.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$460 - $562 |
1.1% |
|
Live Band
|
$2,889 - $3,531 |
6.9% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$942 - $1,152 |
2.2% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in Athens GA, you should budget approximately $22,329 - $27,291, which is about 53.0% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$22,329 - $27,291 |
53.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,735 - $4,565 |
8.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$7,270 - $8,886 |
17.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$8,687 - $10,617 |
20.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,637 - $3,223 |
6.3% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,160 - $3,862. This accounts for roughly 7.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,160 - $3,862 |
7.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$471 - $575 |
1.1% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$210 - $256 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$616 - $752 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$866 - $1,058 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$547 - $669 |
1.3% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,013 - $1,238.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,013 - $1,238 |
2.4% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$122 - $150 |
0.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$604 - $738 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$286 - $350 |
0.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $890 - $1,088. This is approximately 2.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$890 - $1,088 |
2.1% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$162 - $198 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$77 - $94 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$266 - $326 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$127 - $155 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$143 - $175 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$115 - $141 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $814 - $994, 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 Partner 2) is estimated at $484 - $592, which is about 1.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,298 - $1,586 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$814 - $994 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$484 - $592 |
1.2% |
Officiant
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Athens GA area is $240 - $294. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$240 - $294 |
0.6% |
|
Officiant
|
$240 - $294 |
0.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Athens GA spend between $4,222 - $5,160 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 10.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Athens GA with 175 guests spend between $2,411 - $2,947 on wedding photography, which is about 5.7% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Athens GA is $1,811 - $2,213. This makes up a portion of your (4.3%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,222 - $5,160 |
10.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,411 - $2,947 |
5.7% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,811 - $2,213 |
4.3% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Athens GA is estimated to be $1,687 - $2,061. This service accounts for 4.0% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,687 - $2,061 |
4.0% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,687 - $2,061 |
4.0% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,099 - $1,343.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,099 - $1,343 |
2.6% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$1,099 - $1,343 |
2.6% |