For a wedding with 175 guests in the Fort Lauderdale FL, the estimated total cost is around $37,527 - $45,867. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Fort Lauderdale FL is approximately $238. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $37,527 - $45,867.
The average wedding cost in Fort Lauderdale FL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $37,527 - $45,867 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Fort Lauderdale FL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $185 - $227. 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 $174 - $212.
In Fort Lauderdale FL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,004 - $1,227. This represents about 2.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,449 - $1,771 |
3.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$185 - $227 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$86 - $106 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$174 - $212 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,004 - $1,227 |
2.7% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Fort Lauderdale FL is $167 - $205. 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 |
$167 - $205 |
0.4% |
|
Hair Service
|
$69 - $85 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$57 - $69 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$41 - $51 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $941 - $1,151, which is 2.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Fort Lauderdale FL area is $941 - $1,151.
| Entertainment Cost |
$941 - $1,151 |
2.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$941 - $1,151 |
2.5% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,505 - $3,061. This accounts for roughly 6.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,505 - $3,061 |
6.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$368 - $450 |
1.0% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$166 - $202 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$537 - $657 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$928 - $1,134 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$506 - $618 |
1.3% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,183 - $1,445.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,183 - $1,445 |
3.2% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$81 - $99 |
0.2% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$97 - $119 |
0.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$560 - $684 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$445 - $543 |
1.2% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,922 - $2,350. This is approximately 5.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,922 - $2,350 |
5.1% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$240 - $294 |
0.6% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$207 - $253 |
0.6% |
|
Guest Book
|
$113 - $138 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$411 - $503 |
1.1% |
|
Postage
|
$186 - $228 |
0.5% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$234 - $286 |
0.6% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$207 - $253 |
0.6% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$157 - $191 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$167 - $205 |
0.4% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $666 - $814, which is about 1.8% 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 HIM) is estimated at $393 - $481, which is about 1.0% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$4,445 - $5,433 |
11.8% |
|
Bracelet
|
$151 - $185 |
0.4% |
|
Earrings
|
$132 - $162 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$2,929 - $3,579 |
7.8% |
|
Necklace
|
$174 - $212 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$666 - $814 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$393 - $481 |
1.0% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Fort Lauderdale FL spend between $4,165 - $5,091 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.1% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Fort Lauderdale FL with 175 guests spend between $1,808 - $2,210 on wedding photography, which is about 4.8% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Fort Lauderdale FL is $1,220 - $1,492. This makes up a portion of your (3.3%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,165 - $5,091 |
11.1% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$254 - $310 |
0.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$308 - $376 |
0.8% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$211 - $257 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$365 - $446 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,808 - $2,210 |
4.8% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,220 - $1,492 |
3.3% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$20,750 - $25,361 |
55.3% |