For a wedding with 175 guests in the Charleston SC, the estimated total cost is around $57,533 - $70,319. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Charleston SC is approximately $365. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $57,533 - $70,319.
The average wedding cost in Charleston SC is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $57,533 - $70,319 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Lexington SC, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $365 - $447. This represents about 0.6% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $394 - $482.
In Lexington SC, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,154 - $2,632. This represents about 3.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,083 - $3,768 |
5.4% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$365 - $447 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$169 - $207 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$394 - $482 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,154 - $2,632 |
3.7% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Charleston SC is $691 - $845. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Charleston SC area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$691 - $845 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$691 - $845 |
1.2% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Charleston SC is $254 - $310. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.4% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$254 - $310 |
0.4% |
|
Hair Service
|
$107 - $131 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$89 - $109 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$58 - $70 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $4,010 - $4,902, which is 7.0% of your total.
For a live band, couples in Charleston SC typically budget around $3,451 - $4,217 which is 6.0% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$4,010 - $4,902 |
7.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$560 - $684 |
1.0% |
|
Live Band
|
$3,451 - $4,217 |
6.0% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in Charleston SC, you should budget approximately $22,106 - $27,018, which is about 38.4% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$22,106 - $27,018 |
38.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,787 - $4,629 |
6.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$7,302 - $8,924 |
12.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$8,321 - $10,170 |
14.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,696 - $3,296 |
4.7% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,381 - $4,133. This accounts for roughly 5.9% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,381 - $4,133 |
5.9% |
|
Bouquets
|
$522 - $638 |
0.9% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$238 - $290 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$466 - $570 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$734 - $898 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$867 - $1,059 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$554 - $678 |
1.0% |
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,212 - $1,482.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,212 - $1,482 |
2.1% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$120 - $146 |
0.2% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$162 - $198 |
0.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$615 - $751 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$316 - $386 |
0.5% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,351 - $1,651. This is approximately 2.3% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,351 - $1,651 |
2.3% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$197 - $241 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$93 - $113 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$293 - $359 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$127 - $155 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$193 - $235 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$176 - $215 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$133 - $163 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$140 - $171 |
0.2% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,210 - $1,478, which is about 2.1% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 2) is estimated at $734 - $898, which is about 1.3% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$8,082 - $9,878 |
14.0% |
|
Bracelet
|
$272 - $332 |
0.5% |
|
Earrings
|
$271 - $331 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$5,251 - $6,417 |
9.1% |
|
Necklace
|
$345 - $421 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,210 - $1,478 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$734 - $898 |
1.3% |
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Charleston SC area is $254 - $310. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$254 - $310 |
0.4% |
|
Officiant
|
$254 - $310 |
0.4% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $928 - $1,134.
| Other Events Cost |
$928 - $1,134 |
1.6% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$928 - $1,134 |
1.6% |
| Other Items Cost |
$405 - $495 |
0.7% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$405 - $495 |
0.7% |
On average, couples in Charleston SC spend between $6,706 - $8,196 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Charleston SC with 175 guests spend between $2,865 - $3,501 on wedding photography, which is about 5.0% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Charleston SC is $2,176 - $2,660. This makes up a portion of your (3.8%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,706 - $8,196 |
11.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$384 - $470 |
0.7% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$419 - $512 |
0.7% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$313 - $383 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$549 - $671 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,865 - $3,501 |
5.0% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,176 - $2,660 |
3.8% |
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Charleston SC is estimated to be $4,046 - $4,945. This service accounts for 7.0% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$4,046 - $4,945 |
7.0% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$4,046 - $4,945 |
7.0% |
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,025 - $1,253.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,025 - $1,253 |
1.8% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$1,025 - $1,253 |
1.8% |