For a wedding with 38 guests in the Emerald Isle NC, the estimated total cost is around $8,627 - $10,544. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Emerald Isle NC is approximately $252. With a guest count of 38, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $8,627 - $10,544.
The average wedding cost in Emerald Isle NC is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $8,627 - $10,544 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 38 guests in Emerald Isle NC is $153 - $187. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Emerald Isle NC area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$153 - $187 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$153 - $187 |
1.8% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,763 - $4,599, which is 43.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Emerald Isle NC area is $779 - $952.
For a live band, couples in Emerald Isle NC typically budget around $2,606 - $3,186 which is 30.2% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,763 - $4,599 |
43.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$779 - $952 |
9.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$378 - $462 |
4.4% |
|
Live Band
|
$2,606 - $3,186 |
30.2% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 38 guest wedding in Emerald Isle NC, you should budget approximately $527 - $645, which is about 6.1% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$527 - $645 |
6.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$527 - $645 |
6.1% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $628 - $768. This accounts for roughly 7.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$628 - $768 |
7.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$458 - $560 |
5.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$170 - $208 |
2.0% |
For wedding favors for 38 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $68 - $83.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$68 - $83 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$68 - $83 |
0.8% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $98 - $120. This is approximately 1.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$98 - $120 |
1.1% |
|
Guest Book
|
$20 - $24 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$45 - $55 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$33 - $41 |
0.4% |
On average, couples in Winston Salem NC spend between $3,389 - $4,143 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 39.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Emerald Isle NC with 38 guests spend between $1,827 - $2,233 on wedding photography, which is about 21.2% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Emerald Isle NC is $1,562 - $1,910. This makes up a portion of your (18.1%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,389 - $4,143 |
39.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,827 - $2,233 |
21.2% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,562 - $1,910 |
18.1% |