For a wedding with 38 guests in the Tuscaloosa AL, the estimated total cost is around $16,647 - $20,347. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
    
   
  
  
  
    
    
      On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Tuscaloosa AL is approximately $487. With a guest count of 38, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $16,647 - $20,347.
    
   
  
  
    
    
      The average wedding cost in Tuscaloosa AL is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $16,647 - $20,347 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
    
   
  
            
                
                
                    In Bessemer AL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $245 - $299. This represents about 1.5% of your total wedding expenses.
                
             
            
            
                
                
                    The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $264 - $322.
                
             
            
            
                
                
                    In Bessemer AL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,445 - $1,767. This represents about 8.7% of your total wedding expenses.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Attire & Accessories Cost | 
                      $2,067 - $2,527 | 
                      12.4% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Dress Accessories
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                      $245 - $299 | 
                      1.5% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
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                      $113 - $139 | 
                      0.7% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
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                      $264 - $322 | 
                      1.6% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Dress
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                      $1,445 - $1,767 | 
                      8.7% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
            
                
                
                    The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 38 guests in Tuscaloosa AL is $121 - $147. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
                
             
            
            
                
                
                    In the Tuscaloosa AL area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $3 - $4 per slice.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Bakery Cost | 
                      $121 - $147 | 
                      0.7% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Cake/dessert
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                      $121 - $147 | 
                      0.7% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Tuscaloosa AL is $181 - $221. 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 | 
                      $181 - $221 | 
                      1.1% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Hair Service
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                      $72 - $88 | 
                      0.4% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Makeup Service
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                      $60 - $74 | 
                      0.4% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Manicure & Pedicure
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                      $49 - $59 | 
                      0.3% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $732 - $894, which is 4.4% of your total.
            
         
        
            
                
                
                    The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Tuscaloosa AL area is $732 - $894.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Entertainment Cost | 
                      $732 - $894 | 
                      4.4% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          DJ/MC
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                      $732 - $894 | 
                      4.4% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 38 guest wedding in Tuscaloosa AL, you should budget approximately $4,390 - $5,366, which is about 26.4% of your total budget.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Event Venue Cost | 
                      $4,390 - $5,366 | 
                      26.4% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Bar Service
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                      $625 - $763 | 
                      3.8% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Food Service
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                      $1,203 - $1,471 | 
                      7.2% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Location
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                      $2,118 - $2,588 | 
                      12.7% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Rentals
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                      $445 - $543 | 
                      2.7% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,330 - $1,626. This accounts for roughly 8.0% of your total expenses.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Flowers & Decorations Cost | 
                      $1,330 - $1,626 | 
                      8.0% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Bouquets
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                      $378 - $462 | 
                      2.3% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Boutonnieres, Corsages
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                      $171 - $209 | 
                      1.0% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Accessories
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                      $79 - $97 | 
                      0.5% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Decorations
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                      $441 - $539 | 
                      2.6% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
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                      $159 - $195 | 
                      1.0% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
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                      $102 - $124 | 
                      0.6% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                For wedding favors for 38 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $347 - $424.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Gifts & Favors Cost | 
                      $347 - $424 | 
                      2.1% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Gift/s for Attendants
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                      $104 - $128 | 
                      0.6% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Gift/s for Parents
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                      $141 - $173 | 
                      0.8% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Tips (for all services)
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                      $101 - $123 | 
                      0.6% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $196 - $240. This is approximately 1.2% of your overall budget.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Invitations Cost | 
                      $196 - $240 | 
                      1.2% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Ceremony Programs
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                      $33 - $41 | 
                      0.2% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Guest Book
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                      $15 - $19 | 
                      0.1% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Invitations & Reply Cards
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                      $50 - $62 | 
                      0.3% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Postage
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                      $22 - $26 | 
                      0.1% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Save the Date Cards
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                      $30 - $36 | 
                      0.2% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Table Name and Escort/place Cards
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                      $23 - $28 | 
                      0.1% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Thank You Cards
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                      $23 - $29 | 
                      0.1% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
            
                
                
                    The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $768 - $938, which is about 4.6% 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 $466 - $570, which is about 2.8% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Jewelry Cost | 
                      $1,796 - $2,195 | 
                      10.8% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Bracelet
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                      $172 - $210 | 
                      1.0% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Earrings
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                      $171 - $209 | 
                      1.0% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Necklace
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                      $219 - $267 | 
                      1.3% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
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                      $768 - $938 | 
                      4.6% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
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                      $466 - $570 | 
                      2.8% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
            
                
                
                    The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Tuscaloosa AL area is $214 - $262. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Officiant Cost | 
                      $214 - $262 | 
                      1.3% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Officiant
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                      $214 - $262 | 
                      1.3% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
            
                
                
                    For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $538 - $658.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Other Events Cost | 
                      $538 - $658 | 
                      3.2% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Rehearsal Dinner
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                      $538 - $658 | 
                      3.2% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Other Items Cost | 
                      $342 - $418 | 
                      2.1% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Hotel Room for After Reception
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                      $342 - $418 | 
                      2.1% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                On average, couples in Tuscaloosa AL spend between $3,259 - $3,983 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 19.6% of your overall budget.
            
         
        
            
                
                
                    On average, couples in Tuscaloosa AL with 38 guests spend between $1,661 - $2,031 on wedding photography, which is about 10.0% of your total wedding cost.
                
             
            
            
                
                
                    The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Tuscaloosa AL is $1,263 - $1,543. This makes up a portion of your (7.6%) allocation for capturing memories.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Photography & Video Cost | 
                      $3,259 - $3,983 | 
                      19.6% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Engagement Session
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                      $335 - $409 | 
                      2.0% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Photographer
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                      $1,661 - $2,031 | 
                      10.0% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Videographer
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                      $1,263 - $1,543 | 
                      7.6% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
            
                
                
                    The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Tuscaloosa AL is estimated to be $1,135 - $1,387. This service accounts for 6.8% of your total budget.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Planner/Coordinator Cost | 
                      $1,135 - $1,387 | 
                      6.8% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Coordinator
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                      $1,135 - $1,387 | 
                      6.8% |