Average Wedding Cost Durham NC Wedding Cost Estimate: with 50 to 100 guests is between $23,870 and $29,174.

Wedding Cost Summary

What is the average wedding cost in Durham NC? Its a fall wedding in 2026 with 50 to 100 guests. The wedding is at a garden or park. The type of wedding is Fun, Unique, Vintage and the wedding color theme is Blues. The typical wedding cost for a wedding of this type is between $23,870 and $29,174.

Overall Budget Summary: $23,870 - $29,174
Lives in: Greenville NC
Planning a wedding in: Durham NC
Season: Fall 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 $318 - $389 to the total amount spent.
The ceremony and reception will be at the same location
Wedding Location: a garden or park
Type of wedding: Fun, Unique, Vintage
Wedding color theme: Blues
Highest priorities:
  • Entertainment (DJ, Live Band, Musician/s, etc.)
  • Event Food Service, Catering, Bar Service
  • Flowers & Decorations

 

Wedding Cost by Category and Item

Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories Cost $1,837 - $2,245 7.7%
Dress Accessories $218 - $266 0.9%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $101 - $123 0.4%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $235 - $287 1.0%
Wedding Dress $1,283 - $1,569 5.4%
Bakery Cost $241 - $295 1.0%
Wedding Cake/dessert $241 - $295 1.0%
Beauty & Spa Cost $187 - $229 0.8%
Hair Service $102 - $124 0.4%
Makeup Service $86 - $105 0.4%
Entertainment Cost $1,402 - $1,714 5.9%
Entertainment lighting $462 - $564 1.9%
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble $941 - $1,150 3.9%
Event Venue Cost $8,628 - $10,546 36.1%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $1,266 - $1,548 5.3%
Wedding Venue Food Service $2,443 - $2,985 10.2%
Wedding Venue Location $4,018 - $4,910 16.8%
Wedding Venue Rentals $902 - $1,102 3.8%
Flowers & Decorations Cost $1,962 - $2,398 8.2%
Bouquets $598 - $730 2.5%
Wedding Venue Accessories $168 - $206 0.7%
Wedding Venue Decorations $628 - $768 2.6%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $347 - $424 1.5%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $221 - $271 0.9%
Gifts & Favors Cost $312 - $382 1.3%
Gift/s for Attendants $107 - $131 0.4%
Tips (for all services) $205 - $251 0.9%
Invitations Cost $423 - $517 1.8%
Ceremony Programs $71 - $87 0.3%
Guest Book $33 - $41 0.1%
Invitations & Reply Cards $105 - $129 0.4%
Postage $53 - $65 0.2%
Save the Date Cards $63 - $77 0.3%
Table Name and Escort/place Cards $48 - $58 0.2%
Thank You Cards $50 - $61 0.2%
Jewelry Cost $4,325 - $5,286 18.1%
Engagement Ring $3,156 - $3,858 13.2%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1 $727 - $889 3.0%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2 $441 - $539 1.8%
Officiant Cost $253 - $309 1.1%
Officiant $253 - $309 1.1%
Other Events Cost $768 - $938 3.2%
Rehearsal Dinner $768 - $938 3.2%
Other Items Cost $403 - $493 1.7%
Hotel Room for After Reception $403 - $493 1.7%
Photography & Video Cost $3,128 - $3,824 13.1%
Engagement Session $342 - $418 1.4%
Photo Booth $417 - $509 1.7%
Wedding Photographer $2,370 - $2,896 9.9%
Estimated Total Cost: $23,870 - $29,174 100%
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