Average Wedding Budget For SW Virginia
Average Wedding Budget
For Southwest Virginia
The first question I always ask a couple when I meet them is, “What is your budget?” And the biggest answer I receive is, “We don’t know yet.” Or they have unrealistic expectations for their budget because they have no idea what things cost when it comes to planning a wedding. Which is completely normal and understandable! If you’ve never been married before, how would you know? But when you begin planning, your budget is the first thing you must figure out, because that guides you through the rest of the planning process. Before you tour a venue or start to secure your vendors, you MUST make sure you have a good understanding of what things cost and what you’re willing to spend. So I decided to put together an average wedding budget for our area below to help you determine what your budget needs to be.
Weddings in this area typically range between $20,000 and $50,000. But on average, people stay in the $30,000 range. So below, I have broken down what each vendor costs on average for our area to give you a better idea. But keep in mind, all of these categories are estimates and fluctuate depending on your individual choices. And not everyone books every single category below.
Full Wedding Planner: $7,000
or
Wedding Month-of Coordinator: $1,750
Venue: $7,500
Caterer: $45 per person
Alcohol: $2,500
Photography: $3,700
Videography: $4,000
Flowers: $3,000
Dessert: $1,000
DJ: $1,500
Hair & Makeup: $75 per person, per service
Transportation: $1,500
Stationery: $800
Accommodations: $140 a night
Rentals (linens, china, chairs, etc): $1,700
Gratuity & additional taxes/fees: $2,500
Weather Contingencies: $500-$1,500
Misc. Decor and Personal items: $1,000
Dress: $2,000
I hope this gives you more insight and guidance as you begin your wedding planning journey. Our goal is to help you as much as possible to make planning a stress-free process. If you are interested in hands-on help planning your wedding or for someone to coordinate your event, please contact our planning company Garden Rose Events & Design below!