Average Wedding Cost Raleigh NC Wedding Cost Estimate: with 50 to 100 guests is between $30,763 and $37,599.

Wedding Cost Summary

What is the average wedding cost in Raleigh NC? Its a summer wedding in 2026 with 50 to 100 guests. The type of wedding is Intimate, Modern, Romantic and the wedding color theme is Champagne. The typical wedding cost for a wedding of this type is between $30,763 and $37,599.

Overall Budget Summary: $30,763 - $37,599
Lives in: Raleigh NC
Planning a wedding in: Raleigh NC
Season: Summer Wedding in 2026
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 75 guests with a range of 50 to 100 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $410 - $501 to the total amount spent.
The ceremony and reception will be at the same location
Wedding Location: None specified
Type of wedding: Intimate, Modern, Romantic
Wedding color theme: Champagne
Highest priorities:
  • Entertainment (DJ, Live Band, Musician/s, etc.)
  • Event Food Service, Catering, Bar Service
  • Event Location/Venue

 

Wedding Cost by Category and Item

Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories Cost $3,110 - $3,802 10.1%
Dress Accessories $368 - $450 1.2%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $171 - $209 0.6%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $397 - $485 1.3%
Wedding Dress $2,174 - $2,658 7.1%
Bakery Cost $252 - $308 0.8%
Wedding Cake/dessert $252 - $308 0.8%
Beauty & Spa Cost $251 - $307 0.8%
Hair Service $105 - $129 0.3%
Makeup Service $87 - $107 0.3%
Manicure & Pedicure $59 - $72 0.2%
Entertainment Cost $1,566 - $1,914 5.1%
DJ/MC $1,085 - $1,327 3.5%
Entertainment lighting $481 - $587 1.6%
Event Venue Cost $10,112 - $12,360 32.9%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $1,255 - $1,533 4.1%
Wedding Venue Food Service $2,418 - $2,956 7.9%
Wedding Venue Location $5,547 - $6,779 18.0%
Wedding Venue Rentals $893 - $1,091 2.9%
Flowers & Decorations Cost $2,191 - $2,677 7.1%
Bouquets $556 - $680 1.8%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $252 - $308 0.8%
Wedding Venue Accessories $167 - $205 0.5%
Wedding Venue Decorations $697 - $851 2.3%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $316 - $386 1.0%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $203 - $248 0.7%
Gifts & Favors Cost $610 - $746 2.0%
Gift/s for Attendants $125 - $153 0.4%
Gift/s for Parents $168 - $206 0.5%
Tips (for all services) $203 - $249 0.7%
Wedding Favors $113 - $139 0.4%
Invitations Cost $412 - $504 1.3%
Ceremony Programs $71 - $87 0.2%
Guest Book $33 - $41 0.1%
Invitations & Reply Cards $105 - $129 0.3%
Postage $42 - $52 0.1%
Save the Date Cards $63 - $77 0.2%
Table Name and Escort/place Cards $48 - $58 0.2%
Thank You Cards $50 - $61 0.2%
Jewelry Cost $6,450 - $7,884 21.0%
Engagement Ring $4,708 - $5,754 15.3%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1 $1,085 - $1,326 3.5%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2 $658 - $804 2.1%
Officiant Cost $257 - $315 0.8%
Officiant $257 - $315 0.8%
Other Events Cost $799 - $977 2.6%
Rehearsal Dinner $799 - $977 2.6%
Other Items Cost $410 - $502 1.3%
Hotel Room for After Reception $410 - $502 1.3%
Photography & Video Cost $4,341 - $5,305 14.1%
Wedding Photographer $2,466 - $3,014 8.0%
Wedding Videographer $1,875 - $2,291 6.1%
Estimated Total Cost: $30,763 - $37,599 100%
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