For a wedding with 250 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $32,948 - $40,270. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in United States is approximately $146. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $32,948 - $40,270.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $32,948 - $40,270 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Raleigh NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $226 - $276. This represents about 0.7% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $214 - $262.
In Raleigh NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,236 - $1,510. This represents about 3.8% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,782 - $2,178 |
5.4% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$226 - $276 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$106 - $130 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$214 - $262 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,236 - $1,510 |
3.8% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Raleigh NC is $176 - $215. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.5% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$176 - $215 |
0.5% |
|
Hair Service
|
$74 - $90 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$61 - $75 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$41 - $50 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,229 - $1,502, which is 3.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Raleigh NC area is $873 - $1,067.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,229 - $1,502 |
3.7% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$873 - $1,067 |
2.6% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$356 - $435 |
1.1% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,993 - $3,658. This accounts for roughly 9.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,993 - $3,658 |
9.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$345 - $421 |
1.0% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$156 - $190 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$452 - $552 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,320 - $1,614 |
4.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$720 - $880 |
2.2% |
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,396 - $1,706.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,396 - $1,706 |
4.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$890 - $1,088 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$506 - $618 |
1.5% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,276 - $1,560. This is approximately 3.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,276 - $1,560 |
3.9% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$271 - $331 |
0.8% |
|
Guest Book
|
$128 - $156 |
0.4% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$467 - $571 |
1.4% |
|
Postage
|
$221 - $270 |
0.7% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$190 - $232 |
0.6% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HIM) is estimated at $489 - $597, which is about 1.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$489 - $597 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$489 - $597 |
1.5% |
On average, couples in Raleigh NC spend between $1,698 - $2,076 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 5.2% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Raleigh NC with 250 guests spend between $1,698 - $2,076 on wedding photography, which is about 5.2% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$1,698 - $2,076 |
5.2% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,698 - $2,076 |
5.2% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$21,911 - $26,780 |
66.5% |