For a wedding with 400 guests in the Destin, FL, the estimated total cost is around $61,856 - $75,602. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Destin, FL is approximately $172. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $61,856 - $75,602.
The average wedding cost in Destin, FL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $61,856 - $75,602 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Birmingham AL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $196 - $240. This represents about 0.3% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $240 - $294.
In Birmingham AL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,319 - $1,612. This represents about 2.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,835 - $2,243 |
3.0% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$196 - $240 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$80 - $98 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$240 - $294 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,319 - $1,612 |
2.1% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Destin, FL is $1,828 - $2,234. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Destin, FL area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,828 - $2,234 |
3.0% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,828 - $2,234 |
3.0% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Destin, FL is $127 - $155. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.2% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$127 - $155 |
0.2% |
|
Hair Service
|
$77 - $94 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$50 - $62 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $331 - $405, which is 0.5% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$331 - $405 |
0.5% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$331 - $405 |
0.5% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in Destin, FL, you should budget approximately $29,354 - $35,878, which is about 47.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$29,354 - $35,878 |
47.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$16,022 - $19,582 |
25.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$7,121 - $8,703 |
11.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$6,212 - $7,592 |
10.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,431 - $6,637. This accounts for roughly 8.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,431 - $6,637 |
8.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$361 - $441 |
0.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$158 - $193 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$425 - $519 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,901 - $2,323 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,350 - $1,650 |
2.2% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $2,246 - $2,746.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$2,246 - $2,746 |
3.6% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,488 - $1,818 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$759 - $927 |
1.2% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,731 - $2,115. This is approximately 2.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,731 - $2,115 |
2.8% |
|
Guest Book
|
$223 - $273 |
0.4% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$718 - $878 |
1.2% |
|
Postage
|
$420 - $514 |
0.7% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$369 - $451 |
0.6% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $612 - $748, which is about 1.0% 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 $368 - $450, which is about 0.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$4,153 - $5,075 |
6.7% |
|
Bracelet
|
$131 - $160 |
0.2% |
|
Earrings
|
$155 - $189 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$2,697 - $3,297 |
4.4% |
|
Necklace
|
$190 - $232 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$612 - $748 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$368 - $450 |
0.6% |
Officiant
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Destin, FL area is $286 - $350. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$286 - $350 |
0.5% |
|
Officiant
|
$286 - $350 |
0.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Destin, FL spend between $4,494 - $5,492 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Destin, FL with 400 guests spend between $1,600 - $1,956 on wedding photography, which is about 2.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Destin, FL is $1,368 - $1,672. This makes up a portion of your (2.2%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,494 - $5,492 |
7.3% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$229 - $279 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$278 - $340 |
0.4% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$356 - $435 |
0.6% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$239 - $293 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$424 - $518 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,600 - $1,956 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,368 - $1,672 |
2.2% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Destin, FL is estimated to be $1,277 - $1,561. This service accounts for 2.1% of your total budget.
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Destin, FL is estimated to be $2,206 - $2,696. This service accounts for 3.6% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$5,082 - $6,212 |
8.2% |
|
Hourly Services
|
$1,599 - $1,955 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,277 - $1,561 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$2,206 - $2,696 |
3.6% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $4,958 - $6,060.
| Transportation Cost |
$4,958 - $6,060 |
8.0% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$398 - $486 |
0.6% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$4,560 - $5,574 |
7.4% |