Average Wedding Cost Durham NC Wedding Cost Estimate: with 50 to 100 guests is between $20,810 and $25,434.

Wedding Cost Summary

What is the average wedding cost in Durham NC? Its a spring wedding in 2026 with 50 to 100 guests. The wedding is at a garden or park. The type of wedding is Garden, Romantic, Rustic The typical wedding cost for a wedding of this type is between $20,810 and $25,434.

Overall Budget Summary: $20,810 - $25,434
Lives in: Durham NC
Planning a wedding in: Durham NC
Season: Spring 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 $277 - $339 to the total amount spent.
The ceremony and reception will be at the same location
Wedding Location: a garden or park
Type of wedding: Garden, Romantic, Rustic
Highest priorities:
  • Attire & Accessories (Wedding Dress, Suit, 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 $1,898 - $2,320 9.1%
Dress Accessories $225 - $275 1.1%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $104 - $128 0.5%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $243 - $297 1.2%
Wedding Dress $1,326 - $1,620 6.4%
Bakery Cost $230 - $281 1.1%
Wedding Cake/dessert $230 - $281 1.1%
Beauty & Spa Cost $240 - $294 1.2%
Hair Service $100 - $122 0.5%
Makeup Service $83 - $101 0.4%
Manicure & Pedicure $58 - $70 0.3%
Event Venue Cost $8,559 - $10,461 41.1%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $1,247 - $1,525 6.0%
Wedding Venue Food Service $2,406 - $2,940 11.6%
Wedding Venue Location $4,018 - $4,910 19.3%
Wedding Venue Rentals $888 - $1,086 4.3%
Flowers & Decorations Cost $1,914 - $2,340 9.2%
Bouquets $465 - $569 2.2%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $212 - $259 1.0%
Wedding Venue Accessories $170 - $208 0.8%
Wedding Venue Decorations $594 - $726 2.9%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $289 - $353 1.4%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $185 - $226 0.9%
Gifts & Favors Cost $570 - $696 2.7%
Gift/s for Attendants $107 - $131 0.5%
Gift/s for Parents $145 - $177 0.7%
Tips (for all services) $203 - $248 1.0%
Wedding Favors $115 - $141 0.6%
Invitations Cost $356 - $436 1.7%
Guest Book $33 - $41 0.2%
Invitations & Reply Cards $107 - $131 0.5%
Postage $53 - $65 0.3%
Save the Date Cards $64 - $78 0.3%
Table Name and Escort/place Cards $49 - $59 0.2%
Thank You Cards $50 - $62 0.2%
Jewelry Cost $1,373 - $1,679 6.6%
Necklace $207 - $253 1.0%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1 $725 - $887 3.5%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2 $441 - $539 2.1%
Officiant Cost $253 - $309 1.2%
Officiant $253 - $309 1.2%
Other Events Cost $753 - $921 3.6%
Rehearsal Dinner $753 - $921 3.6%
Other Items Cost $403 - $493 1.9%
Hotel Room for After Reception $403 - $493 1.9%
Photography & Video Cost $2,671 - $3,265 12.8%
Engagement Session $344 - $420 1.7%
Wedding Photographer $2,327 - $2,845 11.2%
Planner/Coordinator Cost $1,589 - $1,942 7.6%
Wedding Coordinator $1,589 - $1,942 7.6%
Estimated Total Cost: $20,810 - $25,434 100%
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