Do you want to know averages for Wedding Costs??
$ COSTS $ for weddings in or around Savannah, GA
Did you know that the average couple spends between $18,862 and $31,436 on their wedding! This total is based on the average number of guests estimated between 124 and 138. A single guest could add between $173 and $211 to the overall cost of your wedding.
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Granted not every wedding is going to have that many guests, plus you may not choose to have all these options at your wedding, or you may have friends/connections/family who can also be hired to supplement some of these costs. I tend to not like "averages" but we are asked A LOT about budget and I am in the process of updating our personalized wedding budget file, but at least this gives you a range. {our 2013 pricing will be changing to reflect experience, assistant(s) costs, and competitive pricing} Another very important consideration before reading all these pricing is to think about QUALITY vs. CHEAPER. Sometimes "you get what you pay for"! Plus if you are DIY (doing it yourself)...think about TIME vs. MONEY do you want to put the time into making favors or buy them from an etsy vendor or have your wedding coordinator make them?
Another great blog post about wedding costs is here by Lauren Grove:
On average*, couples that marry in or around Savannah, GA should expect to pay:
“Just Getting Started” Planner ~ between $680 and $1,812+
Day of Coordinator ~ between $653 and $1,740+
Month of Coordinator ~ between $1,006 and $2,682+
Full Wedding Planner ~ between $1,925 and $5,132+
A la Carte Services from a Planner ~ between $868 and $2,314+
Wedding Photographer ~ between $1,266 and $3,376+ (not including prints, albums, discs)
Wedding Videographer ~ between $821 and $2,188+
DJ ~ between $554 and $1,478+
Live Band ~ between $1297 and $3,458+
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble ~ between $849 and $2,264+
Venue & Catering ~ between $7,019 and $11,698+
Ceremony Accessories - between $152 and $406+
(Includes Aisle Runner, Ring Pillow or Box, Unity Candle, etc. but not flowers or decorations.)
Ceremony Location - between $694 and $1,850+
Ceremony Officiator - between $162 and $432+ (Includes Justice of the Peace, Officiant, Ordained Friend, Family Member Pastor, Minister, Rabbi, or Priest.)
Hotel Room for After Reception - between $208 and $554+
Reception Accessories - between $150 and and $400+ (Includes Toasting Flutes, Wedding Cake Topper and Serving Set, etc. but not flowers or decorations.)
Reception Bar Service - between $1,634 and $4,358+
Reception Food Service - between $3,214 and $8,570+
Reception Location - between $1,979 and $5,278+
Reception Rentals - between $1,026 and $2,736+ (Tent, Table, Chairs, Etc.)
Rehearsal Dinner - between $641 and $1,708+
Wedding Cake - between $286 and $762+
Flowers & Decorations ~ between $1,161 and $3,096 total
Boutonnière or Corsages - between $102 and $272+
Bridal Bouquet - between $106 and $282+
Bridesmaid Bouquets - between $137 and $364+
Ceremony Decorations - between $179 and $476+
Ceremony Flower Arrangements - between $227 and $604+
Flower Girl Flowers - between $65 and $174+
Flower Petals - between $67 and $178+
Reception Decorations - between $218 and $582+
Reception Flower Arrangements - between $264 and $704+
Reception Table Centerpieces - between $278 and $742+
Transportation ~ between $259 and $690 total
Limo Rental - between $362 and $966+
Other Travel - between $313 and $834+
Travel for Guests - between $533 and $888+
Attire & Accessories ~ between $1,073 and $2,702 total
Bride Accessories - between $107 and $286+
(Includes Tiara, Combs, Hair Pins, Garter, Shoes, etc. but not Jewelry.)
Groom Accessories - between $83 and $220+
(Includes Cuff links, Cummerbund, Tie, Pocket Square, Shoes, etc. but not Jewelry)
Suit (purchased For Groom Only) - between $221 and $588+
Suit (rented For Groom Only) - between $107 and $286+
Tuxedo (purchased For Groom Only) - between $380 and $1,012+
Tuxedo (rented For Groom Only) - between $101 and $268
Veil - between $89 and $236+
Wedding Dress - between $784 and $2090+
Wedding Dress Preservation - between $185 and $494+
Beauty, Health & Spa ~ between $90 and $240 total (**For single individual only**)
Hair Service - between $56 and $150+
Makeup Service - between $48 and $128+
Manicure & Pedicure - between $38 and $100+
Gifts & Favors ~ between $439 and $1,314 total
Gift/s for All Attendants - between $142 and $378+
Gift/s for Parents - between $107 and $284+
Gift/s for the Bride - between $146 and $388+
Gift/s for the Groom - between $136 and $362+
Wedding Favors - between $189 and $504++
Tips (for all services) – between $270 and $450
Invitations ~ between $524 and $1,398 total
Ceremony Programs - between $85 and $226+
Engagement Announcements – between $116 and $308+
Guest Book - between $46 and $122+
Invitations & Reply Cards - between $197 and $524+
Reception Menus - between $92 and $244+
Save the Date Cards - between $96 and $256+
Table or Place Cards - between $65 and $172+
Thank You Cards - between $73 and $194+
Postage – between $65 and $174+
Jewelry ~ between $2,983 and $7,954 total
Earrings - between $99 and $264+
Engagement Ring - between $2,618 and $6,982+
Necklace - between $107 and $284
Other Jewelry - between $212 and $566+
Wedding Bands- between $1,407 and $3,752+
*Based on information from www.costofwedding.com
