For a wedding with 400 guests in the Emerald Isle NC, the estimated total cost is around $111,012 - $135,682. 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 $308. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $111,012 - $135,682.
The average wedding cost in Emerald Isle NC is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $111,012 - $135,682 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Charlotte NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $376 - $460. This represents about 0.3% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $406 - $496.
In Charlotte NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,246 - $2,746. This represents about 2.0% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,199 - $3,909 |
2.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$376 - $460 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$170 - $208 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$406 - $496 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,246 - $2,746 |
2.0% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Emerald Isle NC is $2,629 - $3,213. 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 $7 - $8 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$2,629 - $3,213 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$2,629 - $3,213 |
2.4% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Emerald Isle NC is $237 - $289. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.2% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$237 - $289 |
0.2% |
|
Hair Service
|
$99 - $121 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$83 - $101 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$55 - $67 |
0.0% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,444 - $2,988, which is 2.2% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Emerald Isle NC area is $1,042 - $1,274.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,444 - $2,988 |
2.2% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,042 - $1,274 |
0.9% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$462 - $564 |
0.4% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$941 - $1,150 |
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 Emerald Isle NC, you should budget approximately $63,675 - $77,825, which is about 57.4% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$63,675 - $77,825 |
57.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$14,888 - $18,196 |
13.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$28,901 - $35,323 |
26.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$9,391 - $11,477 |
8.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$10,496 - $12,828 |
9.5% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $8,059 - $9,849. This accounts for roughly 7.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$8,059 - $9,849 |
7.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$499 - $609 |
0.4% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$222 - $272 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$1,256 - $1,536 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$633 - $773 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$3,324 - $4,062 |
3.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$2,125 - $2,597 |
1.9% |
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $3,520 - $4,302.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$3,520 - $4,302 |
3.2% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$122 - $149 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$166 - $202 |
0.1% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$2,400 - $2,934 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$833 - $1,018 |
0.7% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $4,062 - $4,964. This is approximately 3.7% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$4,062 - $4,964 |
3.7% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$509 - $622 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$449 - $549 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$234 - $286 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$773 - $945 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$447 - $547 |
0.4% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$496 - $606 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$455 - $557 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$343 - $419 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$356 - $435 |
0.3% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,154 - $1,410, which is about 1.0% 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 $695 - $849, which is about 0.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$7,722 - $9,438 |
7.0% |
|
Bracelet
|
$256 - $312 |
0.2% |
|
Earrings
|
$252 - $308 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$5,042 - $6,162 |
4.5% |
|
Necklace
|
$324 - $396 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,154 - $1,410 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$695 - $849 |
0.6% |
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Emerald Isle NC area is $245 - $299. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$245 - $299 |
0.2% |
|
Officiant
|
$245 - $299 |
0.2% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $756 - $924.
| Other Events Cost |
$756 - $924 |
0.7% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$756 - $924 |
0.7% |
| Other Items Cost |
$392 - $479 |
0.4% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$392 - $479 |
0.4% |
On average, couples in Emerald Isle NC spend between $5,504 - $6,728 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 5.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Emerald Isle NC with 400 guests spend between $2,406 - $2,940 on wedding photography, which is about 2.2% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Emerald Isle NC is $1,845 - $2,255. This makes up a portion of your (1.7%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,504 - $6,728 |
5.0% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$407 - $497 |
0.4% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$306 - $374 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$541 - $661 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,406 - $2,940 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,845 - $2,255 |
1.7% |
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Emerald Isle NC is estimated to be $3,331 - $4,071. This service accounts for 3.0% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$3,331 - $4,071 |
3.0% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$3,331 - $4,071 |
3.0% |
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $5,239 - $6,403.
| Transportation Cost |
$5,239 - $6,403 |
4.7% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$5,239 - $6,403 |
4.7% |