Average cost of a with 200 to 300 guests is between $44,631 and $54,549

Wedding Cost Summary

What is the average cost of a Its a spring wedding with 200 to 300 guests. The wedding is at a lakefront. The type of wedding is Elegant, Experience, Formal, Fun, Garden, Romantic, Traditional and the wedding color theme is Pinks. The estimated cost for this type of wedding is typically between $44,631 and $54,549.

Lives in: Waxhaw NC - Waxhaw NC Wedding Statistics
Season: Spring Wedding
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 250 guests with a range of 200 to 300 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $179 - $218 to the total amount spent.
The ceremony and reception will be at the same location
Wedding Location: a lakefront
Type of wedding: Elegant, Experience, Formal, Fun, Garden, Romantic, Traditional
Wedding color theme: Pinks
Highest priorities:
  • Bakery (Wedding Cake/dessert)
  • Beauty, Health & Spa (Hair, Makeup, etc.)
  • Ceremony Officiator (Officiant, Celebrant, etc.)
  • Entertainment (DJ, Live Band, Musician/s, etc.)
  • Event Food Service, Catering, Bar Service
  • Event Rentals
  • Flowers & Decorations
  • Invitations
  • Jewelry (Rings and Other Jewelry)
  • Photography & Video
  • Planner/Coordinator
  • Transportation

Wedding Cost by Category and Item

Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories $2,276 - $2,782 5.1%
Dress Accessories $288 - $352 0.6%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $135 - $165 0.3%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $274 - $334 0.6%
Wedding Dress $1,580 - $1,931 3.5%
Beauty & Spa $201 - $245 0.4%
Hair Service $80 - $98 0.2%
Makeup Service $66 - $80 0.1%
Manicure & Pedicure $55 - $67 0.1%
Entertainment $2,803 - $3,425 6.3%
Entertainment lighting $307 - $375 0.7%
Live Band $1,832 - $2,240 4.1%
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble $663 - $811 1.5%
Flowers & Decorations $3,115 - $3,807 7.0%
Bouquets $392 - $480 0.9%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $176 - $216 0.4%
Wedding Venue Decorations $493 - $603 1.1%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $1,328 - $1,624 3.0%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $725 - $886 1.6%
Gifts & Favors $1,140 - $1,394 2.6%
Tips (for all services) $746 - $912 1.7%
Wedding Favors $394 - $482 0.9%
Invitations $2,101 - $2,567 4.7%
Ceremony Programs $256 - $312 0.6%
Engagement Announcements $221 - $270 0.5%
Guest Book $122 - $149 0.3%
Invitations & Reply Cards $439 - $537 1.0%
Postage $246 - $300 0.6%
Reception Menus $249 - $305 0.6%
Save the Date Cards $222 - $272 0.5%
Table Name and Escort/place Cards $168 - $206 0.4%
Thank You Cards $178 - $218 0.4%
Jewelry $452 - $552 1.0%
Earrings $194 - $238 0.4%
Necklace $257 - $315 0.6%
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Photography & Video $3,596 - $4,396 8.1%
Engagement Session $410 - $501 0.9%
Photo Booth $338 - $413 0.8%
Wedding Photographer $1,701 - $2,079 3.8%
Wedding Videographer $1,148 - $1,404 2.6%
Planner/Consultant $2,909 - $3,555 6.5%
Full Service $2,909 - $3,555 6.5%
Venue, Catering & Rentals $26,039 - $31,825 58.3%
Hotel Room for After Reception $272 - $332 0.6%
Officiant $242 - $296 0.5%
Other Transportation $1,216 - $1,486 2.7%
Wedding Cake/dessert $838 - $1,024 1.9%
Wedding Venue Accessories $518 - $633 1.2%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $4,948 - $6,048 11.1%
Wedding Venue Food Service $9,664 - $11,812 21.7%
Wedding Venue Location $4,682 - $5,722 10.5%
Wedding Venue Rentals $3,659 - $4,473 8.2%
Estimated Total Cost: $44,631 - $54,549 100%

NOTE: The average cost of a wedding is based on the answers to your questions and spending of other couples getting married, not vendor prices. This typically includes purchases of both new and used items. This typically includes purchases of services from professionals, someone that simply provides the service, or a hired family member or friend. Every wedding is different, and the amount couples spend can vary widely.


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