For a wedding with 125 guests in the Charlotte NC, the estimated total cost is around $30,895 - $37,761. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Charlotte NC is approximately $275. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $30,895 - $37,761.
The average wedding cost in Charlotte NC is currently trending similar than the national average. The estimated budget of $30,895 - $37,761 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Charlotte NC is $182 - $222. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.6% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$182 - $222 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$99 - $121 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$83 - $101 |
0.3% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,475 - $4,247, which is 11.2% of your total.
For a live band, couples in Charlotte NC typically budget around $2,991 - $3,655 which is 9.7% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,475 - $4,247 |
11.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$484 - $592 |
1.6% |
|
Live Band
|
$2,991 - $3,655 |
9.7% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Charlotte NC, you should budget approximately $14,571 - $17,809, which is about 47.2% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$14,571 - $17,809 |
47.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,392 - $2,924 |
7.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,612 - $5,636 |
14.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$5,864 - $7,168 |
19.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,703 - $2,081 |
5.5% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,547 - $3,113. This accounts for roughly 8.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,547 - $3,113 |
8.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$474 - $580 |
1.5% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$215 - $263 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$316 - $386 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$637 - $779 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$552 - $674 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$353 - $431 |
1.1% |
For wedding favors for 125 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $601 - $735.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$601 - $735 |
1.9% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$388 - $474 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$213 - $261 |
0.7% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $625 - $763. This is approximately 2.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$625 - $763 |
2.0% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$134 - $164 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$62 - $76 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$200 - $244 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$110 - $134 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$119 - $145 |
0.4% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $660 - $806, which is about 2.1% 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 $401 - $490, which is about 1.3% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$3,926 - $4,798 |
12.7% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$2,866 - $3,502 |
9.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$660 - $806 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$401 - $490 |
1.3% |
On average, couples in Charlotte NC spend between $3,274 - $4,002 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 10.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Charlotte NC with 125 guests spend between $2,949 - $3,605 on wedding photography, which is about 9.5% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,274 - $4,002 |
10.6% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$325 - $397 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,949 - $3,605 |
9.5% |
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Charlotte NC is estimated to be $1,695 - $2,071. This service accounts for 5.5% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,695 - $2,071 |
5.5% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,695 - $2,071 |
5.5% |