How Much Does a Wedding Cost?

I always tell my couples when helping them with their budgets that there are a few factors that I cannot predict here they are (based on our average guest count of 150)

The Dress (when you find the perfect one the price tag seldom matters)

The Photographer/Videographer (their work is art to them they price accordingly in our area I would say the average is $1200)

Rings

Invitations they can really go from one extreme to the other

In the categories that I can offer a direct comparison to here are our average prices

DJ

My favorite DJ who will keep your party going costs $1000 and this includes the lights

Flowers

The florists on our preferred list average between $1000 & 1500 

Gifts & Favors

Tips (venue tip included in price)

I would skip favors nobody takes them home save the $$

Planner/ Coordinator

Day of included with your venue price

Venue/Catering/Rental

Hotel After our Grain bin bridal suite is included in your venue price

Rehearsal Dinner $300

Venue Accessories included

Venue Bar Service $2250 (3 complimentary drinks (rail liqour)@ $5.00 per person x 150)

Catering Service (our favorite people are on average $15.00 per person x150+ $2250

Venue Location $5500(up to the first 150 people)

Venue Rentals all included

OUR PRICE WITH OUR PREFERRED VENDORS IS....     $12, 800 For a savings of                 $14,200

So, to sum it all up with our venue and with those categories I didn't include (dress, photographer etc.) you should be able to have a beautiful wedding under $12,800 which is $14,200 less than the national average!