For a wedding with 175 guests in the Wilmington NC, the estimated total cost is around $21,038 - $25,713. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Wilmington NC is approximately $134. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $21,038 - $25,713.
The average wedding cost in Wilmington NC is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $21,038 - $25,713 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Wilmington NC is $232 - $284. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 1.1% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$232 - $284 |
1.1% |
|
Hair Service
|
$96 - $118 |
0.5% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$80 - $98 |
0.4% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$56 - $68 |
0.3% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,191 - $1,455, which is 5.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Wilmington NC area is $1,191 - $1,455.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,191 - $1,455 |
5.7% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,191 - $1,455 |
5.7% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in Wilmington NC, you should budget approximately $11,309 - $13,823, which is about 53.8% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$11,309 - $13,823 |
53.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,863 - $4,721 |
18.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$7,447 - $9,101 |
35.4% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $619 - $757. This accounts for roughly 2.9% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$619 - $757 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$619 - $757 |
2.9% |
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $944 - $1,154.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$944 - $1,154 |
4.5% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$626 - $765 |
3.0% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$319 - $389 |
1.5% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $880 - $1,076. This is approximately 4.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$880 - $1,076 |
4.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$296 - $362 |
1.4% |
|
Postage
|
$132 - $162 |
0.6% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$176 - $216 |
0.8% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$135 - $165 |
0.6% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$140 - $172 |
0.7% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $877 - $1,071.
| Other Events Cost |
$877 - $1,071 |
4.2% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$877 - $1,071 |
4.2% |
On average, couples in Wilmington NC spend between $3,137 - $3,834 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 14.9% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Wilmington NC with 175 guests spend between $3,137 - $3,834 on wedding photography, which is about 14.9% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,137 - $3,834 |
14.9% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,137 - $3,834 |
14.9% |
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Wilmington NC is estimated to be $1,849 - $2,259. This service accounts for 8.8% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,849 - $2,259 |
8.8% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,849 - $2,259 |
8.8% |