Your Personalized Wedding Cost Estimate
for 2025 in Charleston, West Virginia
Based on your selections, here is a detailed cost estimate for a wedding in Charleston, West Virginia with 200 to 300 guests. This budget of $53,535 - $65,431 is a starting point to help you plan and allocate funds for your big day. Use the categories below to guide your vendor search and financial planning.
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Overall Budget Summary:
$53,535 - $65,431
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Lives in: Charleston WV
- Charleston WV Wedding Statistics
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| Planning a wedding in:
Charleston, West Virginia
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| Season:
Spring Wedding in 2025
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| How many guests:
This estimate is based on having 250 guests with a range of 200 to 300 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $214 - $262 to the total amount spent.
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| The ceremony will be at one location while the reception will be at another |
| Ceremony Location:
some other location
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| Reception Location:
some other location
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| Type of wedding:
Other
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| Wedding color theme:
Other
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Highest priorities:
- Event Food Service, Catering, Bar Service
- Invitations
- Photography & Video
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Itemized Cost Breakdown
| Category > Item |
Estimated Cost |
% of Total |
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,062 - $1,298 |
2.0% |
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Dress Accessories
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$125 - $153 |
0.2% |
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Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
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$56 - $68 |
0.1% |
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Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
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$132 - $162 |
0.2% |
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Wedding Dress
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$749 - $915 |
1.4% |
| Bakery Cost |
$1,304 - $1,594 |
2.4% |
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Wedding Cake/dessert
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$1,304 - $1,594 |
2.4% |
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$195 - $239 |
0.4% |
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Hair Service
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$78 - $96 |
0.1% |
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Makeup Service
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$66 - $80 |
0.1% |
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Manicure & Pedicure
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$51 - $63 |
0.1% |
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,263 - $1,543 |
2.4% |
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DJ/MC
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$878 - $1,074 |
1.6% |
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Entertainment lighting
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$384 - $470 |
0.7% |
| Event Venue Cost |
$34,380 - $42,020 |
64.2% |
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Wedding Venue Bar Service
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$7,265 - $8,879 |
13.6% |
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Wedding Venue Food Service
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$14,136 - $17,278 |
26.4% |
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Wedding Venue Location
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$7,850 - $9,594 |
14.7% |
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Wedding Venue Rentals
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$5,129 - $6,269 |
9.6% |
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,740 - $5,794 |
8.9% |
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Bouquets
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$376 - $460 |
0.7% |
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Boutonnieres, Corsages
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$167 - $204 |
0.3% |
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Wedding Venue Accessories
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$1,031 - $1,260 |
1.9% |
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Wedding Venue Decorations
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$501 - $613 |
0.9% |
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Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
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$1,634 - $1,998 |
3.1% |
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Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
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$1,031 - $1,261 |
1.9% |
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$2,020 - $2,468 |
3.8% |
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Gift/s for Attendants
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$83 - $101 |
0.2% |
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Gift/s for Parents
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$105 - $129 |
0.2% |
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Tips (for all services)
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$1,175 - $1,437 |
2.2% |
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Wedding Favors
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$656 - $802 |
1.2% |
| Invitations Cost |
$2,161 - $2,641 |
4.0% |
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Ceremony Programs
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$367 - $449 |
0.7% |
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Guest Book
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$175 - $213 |
0.3% |
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Invitations & Reply Cards
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$540 - $660 |
1.0% |
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Postage
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$332 - $406 |
0.6% |
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Save the Date Cards
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$293 - $358 |
0.5% |
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Table Name and Escort/place Cards
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$220 - $268 |
0.4% |
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Thank You Cards
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$235 - $287 |
0.4% |
| Jewelry Cost |
$2,849 - $3,482 |
5.3% |
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Engagement Ring
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$2,091 - $2,555 |
3.9% |
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Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
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$475 - $581 |
0.9% |
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Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
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$283 - $345 |
0.5% |
| Officiant Cost |
$229 - $279 |
0.4% |
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Officiant
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$229 - $279 |
0.4% |
| Other Events Cost |
$659 - $805 |
1.2% |
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Rehearsal Dinner
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$659 - $805 |
1.2% |
| Other Items Cost |
$367 - $449 |
0.7% |
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Hotel Room for After Reception
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$367 - $449 |
0.7% |
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,307 - $2,819 |
4.3% |
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Engagement Session
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$292 - $356 |
0.5% |
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Wedding Photographer
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$2,015 - $2,463 |
3.8% |
| Estimated Total Cost: |
$53,535 - $65,431 |
100% |
The average cost of a wedding in Charleston, West Virginia is based on real spending reported by couples, not vendor price lists. It includes both new and used items, and services provided by professionals, independent providers, or even friends and family. Every wedding is unique, and what couples spend can vary widely depending on their preferences and circumstances.
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