Average Wedding Cost Raleigh NC Wedding Cost Estimate: with 150 to 200 guests is between $44,296 and $54,140.

Wedding Cost Summary

What is the average wedding cost in Raleigh NC? Its a fall wedding in 2026 with 150 to 200 guests. The wedding is at an event facility. The type of wedding is Elegant, Farm/Barn, Rustic and the wedding color theme is Silver. The typical wedding cost for a wedding of this type is between $44,296 and $54,140.

Overall Budget Summary: $44,296 - $54,140
Lives in: Summerfield NC
Planning a wedding in: Raleigh NC
Season: Fall Wedding in 2026
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 175 guests with a range of 150 to 200 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $253 - $309 to the total amount spent.
The ceremony and reception will be at the same location
Wedding Location: an event facility
Type of wedding: Elegant, Farm/Barn, Rustic
Wedding color theme: Silver
Highest priorities:
  • Entertainment (DJ, Live Band, Musician/s, etc.)
  • Event Location/Venue
  • Flowers & Decorations

 

Wedding Cost by Category and Item

Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories Cost $3,261 - $3,985 7.4%
Dress Accessories $386 - $472 0.9%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $178 - $218 0.4%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $417 - $509 0.9%
Wedding Dress $2,280 - $2,786 5.1%
Bakery Cost $664 - $812 1.5%
Wedding Cake/dessert $664 - $812 1.5%
Beauty & Spa Cost $254 - $310 0.6%
Hair Service $107 - $131 0.2%
Makeup Service $88 - $108 0.2%
Manicure & Pedicure $59 - $72 0.1%
Entertainment Cost $1,717 - $2,099 3.9%
DJ/MC $1,190 - $1,454 2.7%
Entertainment lighting $527 - $645 1.2%
Event Venue Cost $20,729 - $25,335 46.8%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $3,555 - $4,345 8.0%
Wedding Venue Food Service $6,851 - $8,373 15.5%
Wedding Venue Location $7,793 - $9,525 17.6%
Wedding Venue Rentals $2,530 - $3,092 5.7%
Flowers & Decorations Cost $3,436 - $4,200 7.8%
Bouquets $535 - $653 1.2%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $294 - $360 0.7%
Wedding Venue Accessories $452 - $552 1.0%
Wedding Venue Decorations $719 - $879 1.6%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $833 - $1,019 1.9%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $603 - $737 1.4%
Gifts & Favors Cost $1,175 - $1,436 2.7%
Gift/s for Attendants $124 - $152 0.3%
Gift/s for Parents $168 - $206 0.4%
Tips (for all services) $576 - $704 1.3%
Wedding Favors $306 - $374 0.7%
Invitations Cost $1,124 - $1,374 2.5%
Ceremony Programs $192 - $234 0.4%
Guest Book $90 - $110 0.2%
Invitations & Reply Cards $285 - $349 0.6%
Postage $124 - $152 0.3%
Save the Date Cards $169 - $207 0.4%
Table Name and Escort/place Cards $130 - $158 0.3%
Thank You Cards $134 - $164 0.3%
Jewelry Cost $7,289 - $8,909 16.5%
Engagement Ring $5,321 - $6,503 12.0%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1 $1,225 - $1,497 2.8%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2 $743 - $909 1.7%
Officiant Cost $257 - $315 0.6%
Officiant $257 - $315 0.6%
Other Events Cost $877 - $1,071 2.0%
Rehearsal Dinner $877 - $1,071 2.0%
Other Items Cost $410 - $502 0.9%
Hotel Room for After Reception $410 - $502 0.9%
Photography & Video Cost $3,103 - $3,793 7.0%
Engagement Session $399 - $487 0.9%
Wedding Photographer $2,705 - $3,306 6.1%
Estimated Total Cost: $44,296 - $54,140 100%
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