Average Wedding Costs in North Carolina
Use these price ranges as a guide when planning the budget for your big day.
Attire: $1,807 to $2,999
Bride accessories: $230 to $381
Groom accessories: $121 to $201
Groom suit/tux: $166 to $275
Hair/makeup service: $121 to $201
Headpiece/veil: $215 to $357
Wedding dress: $954 to $1,584
Ceremony: $2,083 to $3,455
Ceremony accessories: $135 to $223
Ceremony decorations: $401 to $665
Ceremony location: $469 to $778
Officiate/pastor/priest: $168 to $279
Rehearsal dinner: $910 to $1,510
Entertainment: $2,321 to $3,852
Ceremony/reception band: $1,368 to $2,270
Ceremony/reception DJ: $522 to $867
Ceremony/reception musicians: $431 to $715
Flowers: $1,459 to $2,420
Boutonnieres/corsages: $127 to $211
Bride bouquet: $109 to $180
Bridesmaid bouquets: $174 to $289
Ceremony flowers: $311 to $516
Flower girl flowers: $35 to $58
Reception flowers: $703 to $1,166
Gifts and Favors: $732 to $1,217
Gifts for attendant: $339 to $563
Gifts for each other: $273 to $454
Gifts for parents: $120 to $200
Invitations and Stationery: $691 to $1,146
Bridal shower invitations: $72 to $120
Guestbook: $35 to $58
Invitations & reply cards: $306 to $508
Personal stationery: $97 to $160
Save the date cards: $118 to $196
Thank you cards: $63 to $104
Jewelry: $4,437 to $7,363
Engagement ring: $3,302 to $5,479
Her ring: $666 to $1,105
His ring: $469 to $779
Honeymoon/Planning: $3,614 to $5,997
Honeymoon: $2,659 to $4,412
Bridal consultant/planner: $955 to $1,585
Photographer/Videographer: $2,518 to $4,178
Photographer: $1,458 to $2,420
Videographer: $1,060 to $1,758
Reception: $11,469 to $18,610
Reception beverages/bartender: $1,589 to $2,637
Bride/groom hotel: $200 to $331
Cake: $384 to $638
Cake knife set: $31 to $51
Cake topper: $29 to $49
Reception decorations/centerpieces: $768 to $1,274
Favors: $256 to $425
Reception food service: $5,411 to $8,978
Reception location: $1,759 to $2,920
Reception rentals: $788 to $1,307
Transportation: $695 to $1,153
Car rental: $217 to $360
Limo rental: $478 to $793
Source: CostofWedding.com