For a wedding with 400 guests in the Atlanta GA, the estimated total cost is around $69,458 - $84,894. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Atlanta GA is approximately $193. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $69,458 - $84,894.
The average wedding cost in Atlanta GA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $69,458 - $84,894 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Roswell GA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $354 - $432. This represents about 0.5% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $381 - $465.
In Roswell GA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,084 - $2,547. This represents about 3.0% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,982 - $3,644 |
4.3% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$354 - $432 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$164 - $200 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$381 - $465 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,084 - $2,547 |
3.0% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,758 - $2,148, which is 2.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Atlanta GA area is $1,218 - $1,488.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,758 - $2,148 |
2.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,218 - $1,488 |
1.8% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$540 - $660 |
0.8% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in Atlanta GA, you should budget approximately $41,367 - $50,559, which is about 59.6% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$41,367 - $50,559 |
59.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$21,980 - $26,864 |
31.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$11,272 - $13,776 |
16.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$8,115 - $9,919 |
11.7% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,853 - $5,931. This accounts for roughly 7.0% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,853 - $5,931 |
7.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$719 - $879 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,522 - $3,082 |
3.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,612 - $1,970 |
2.3% |
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $3,047 - $3,725.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$3,047 - $3,725 |
4.4% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$119 - $145 |
0.2% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$160 - $196 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,848 - $2,258 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$921 - $1,125 |
1.3% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,234 - $1,508. This is approximately 1.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,234 - $1,508 |
1.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$575 - $703 |
0.8% |
|
Guest Book
|
$269 - $329 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$390 - $476 |
0.6% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,155 - $1,411, which is about 1.7% 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 $701 - $857, which is about 1.0% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$6,870 - $8,396 |
9.9% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$5,014 - $6,128 |
7.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,155 - $1,411 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$701 - $857 |
1.0% |
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Atlanta GA area is $252 - $308. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$252 - $308 |
0.4% |
|
Officiant
|
$252 - $308 |
0.4% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $896 - $1,096.
| Other Events Cost |
$896 - $1,096 |
1.3% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$896 - $1,096 |
1.3% |
| Other Items Cost |
$401 - $491 |
0.6% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$401 - $491 |
0.6% |
On average, couples in Atlanta GA spend between $5,799 - $7,087 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Atlanta GA with 400 guests spend between $3,295 - $4,027 on wedding photography, which is about 4.7% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Atlanta GA is $2,504 - $3,060. This makes up a portion of your (3.6%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,799 - $7,087 |
8.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,295 - $4,027 |
4.7% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,504 - $3,060 |
3.6% |