For a wedding with 75 guests in the Charlotte NC, the estimated total cost is around $19,809 - $24,211. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Charlotte NC is approximately $293. With a guest count of 75, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $19,809 - $24,211.
The average wedding cost in Charlotte NC is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $19,809 - $24,211 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,402 - $2,936, which is 12.1% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Charlotte NC area is $1,030 - $1,258.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,402 - $2,936 |
12.1% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,030 - $1,258 |
5.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$450 - $550 |
2.3% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$923 - $1,128 |
4.7% |
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 Charlotte NC, you should budget approximately $10,261 - $12,541, which is about 51.8% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$10,261 - $12,541 |
51.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$1,380 - $1,686 |
7.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$2,685 - $3,281 |
13.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$5,223 - $6,383 |
26.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$974 - $1,190 |
4.9% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $636 - $778. This accounts for roughly 3.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$636 - $778 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$636 - $778 |
3.2% |
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 $223 - $273.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$223 - $273 |
1.1% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$223 - $273 |
1.1% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $377 - $461. This is approximately 1.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$377 - $461 |
1.9% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$62 - $76 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$30 - $36 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$103 - $125 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$41 - $50 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$56 - $68 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$41 - $51 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$45 - $55 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $954 - $1,166, which is about 4.8% 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 $568 - $694, which is about 2.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,522 - $1,860 |
7.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$954 - $1,166 |
4.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$568 - $694 |
2.9% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Charlotte NC spend between $2,736 - $3,344 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 13.8% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Charlotte NC with 75 guests spend between $2,361 - $2,885 on wedding photography, which is about 11.9% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,736 - $3,344 |
13.8% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$375 - $459 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,361 - $2,885 |
11.9% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Charlotte NC is estimated to be $1,652 - $2,019. This service accounts for 8.3% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,652 - $2,019 |
8.3% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,652 - $2,019 |
8.3% |