What is a realistic budget for a 100 person wedding?
The average cost of a midsize ( 100 person ) wedding in North America is about $25-30k, based on what I’ve read when I was looking to set our budget. Depending on where you live and size of wedding that cost could be more or less. That average seems about right to me. Planning a wedding on a budget starts with identifying and prioritizing spending on categories important to you. Consider non-traditional venues like county-run facilities or hosting in your home to save on space. Opt for a weekday wedding or trim your guest list to manage costs and keep the event intimate.
Is $10,000 enough for a wedding?
The average couple spent nearly $30,000 on their wedding in 2022. That can be an intimidating number when you only have â…“ of that in your wedding piggy bank — $10,000. Still, 10k isn’t hay, and you can totally plan an amazing wedding with that kind of budget. According to Zola, the average cost of a traditional sized wedding in 2024 is $33,000. For smaller weddings, the average is around $15,000, but remember that’s an average. We spent about $18,000 on our wedding with 40 guests (a full breakdown of that is below), but we easily could have spent less or much more.