Planning a wedding in Charleston SC? This is your personalized wedding budget estimate based on a guest count of 100 to 150 people and an average wedding cost of $35,310 - $43,156. Below, we've answered the most common questions about wedding costs to help you understand how this budget breaks down across different categories, from the venue to the photographer. Use these estimates to guide your planning and vendor selection.
| Wedding Budget: $35,310 - $43,156 |
| Lives in: Quincy IL |
| Planning a wedding in: Charleston SC See Quincy IL MO market data |
| Season: Spring Wedding in 2021 |
| How many guests: This estimate is based on having 125 guests with a range of 100 to 150 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $282 - $345 to the total amount spent. |
| The ceremony and reception will be at the same location |
| Wedding Location: a historical building |
| Type of wedding: Elegant, Experience, Formal, Romantic, Traditional, Vintage |
| Wedding color theme: Blues |
Highest priorities:
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| Category | Estimated Cost | Percent of Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Attire & Accessories | $1,904 - $2,327 | 5.4% |
| Beauty & Spa | $213 - $261 | 0.6% |
| Entertainment | $3,298 - $4,030 | 9.3% |
| Flowers & Decorations | $2,127 - $2,599 | 6.0% |
| Gifts & Favors | $895 - $1,093 | 2.5% |
| Invitations | $1,041 - $1,273 | 2.9% |
| Jewelry | $1,791 - $2,189 | 5.1% |
| Photography & Video | $4,815 - $5,885 | 13.6% |
| Planner/Consultant | $3,425 - $4,186 | 9.7% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals | $15,802 - $19,314 | 44.8% |
| Total Cost | $35,310 - $43,156 | 100% |
| Dress Accessories | $220 - $268 | 0.6% |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories | $104 - $127 | 0.3% |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase | $233 - $285 | 0.7% |
| Wedding Dress | $1,347 - $1,647 | 3.8% |
| Attire & Accessories Total Cost | $1,904 - $2,327 | 5.4% |
| Entertainment lighting | $361 - $441 | 1.0% |
| Live Band | $2,156 - $2,636 | 6.1% |
| Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble | $780 - $954 | 2.2% |
| Entertainment Total Cost | $3,298 - $4,030 | 9.3% |
| Bouquets | $407 - $497 | 1.2% |
| Boutonnieres, Corsages | $184 - $224 | 0.5% |
| Wedding Venue Decorations | $560 - $684 | 1.6% |
| Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements | $632 - $772 | 1.8% |
| Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces | $345 - $421 | 1.0% |
| Flowers & Decorations Total Cost | $2,127 - $2,599 | 6.0% |
| Ceremony Programs | $129 - $157 | 0.4% |
| Engagement Announcements | $111 - $135 | 0.3% |
| Guest Book | $61 - $75 | 0.2% |
| Invitations & Reply Cards | $222 - $272 | 0.6% |
| Postage | $105 - $129 | 0.3% |
| Reception Menus | $126 - $154 | 0.4% |
| Save the Date Cards | $113 - $138 | 0.3% |
| Table Name and Escort/place Cards | $85 - $103 | 0.2% |
| Thank You Cards | $90 - $110 | 0.3% |
| Invitations Total Cost | $1,041 - $1,273 | 2.9% |
| Bracelet | $183 - $223 | 0.5% |
| Earrings | $158 - $193 | 0.4% |
| Wedding ring/band for HER | $912 - $1,114 | 2.6% |
| Wedding ring/band for HIM | $539 - $659 | 1.5% |
| Jewelry Total Cost | $1,791 - $2,189 | 5.1% |
| Engagement Session | $323 - $395 | 0.9% |
| Photo Booth | $344 - $420 | 1.0% |
| Prints and/or Enlargements | $291 - $355 | 0.8% |
| Wedding album/s or photo book/s | $503 - $615 | 1.4% |
| Wedding Photographer | $2,003 - $2,448 | 5.7% |
| Wedding Videographer | $1,352 - $1,652 | 3.8% |
| Photography & Video Total Cost | $4,815 - $5,885 | 13.6% |
| Full Service | $3,425 - $4,186 | 9.7% |
| Planner/Consultant Total Cost | $3,425 - $4,186 | 9.7% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Total Cost | $15,802 - $19,314 | 44.8% |
The average cost of a wedding in Charleston SC 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.