Below you will find a recommended budget for Lexington, KY weddings. I recommend picking 3 things that are most important to you and not skimping on those.
Venue:
Average: $7,000
Range: $2,500 – $20,000
Photography:
Average: $3500
Range: $2,000 – $8,000
Videography
Average: $3,000
Range: $2,000 – $7,500
DJ for 4 hour reception
Average: $2,250
Range: $1,000 – $5,000
Ceremony Music (DJ or musician)
Range: $300 – $800
Cake: Prices per slice
Average: $6.00 (Multiply by guest count)
Caterer: Priced by person
BBQ – starts at $20 per person
Buffets – start about $30 per person
Plated – start about $34 per person
Alcohol: Priced by person
Most Common $25 per person for 4-hour open bar for beer & wine
Range: $20 – 42
Liqour add-on, approximately $12/per person
Catering & Alcohol will have a service fee, typically 18-30%, depending on the caterer/venue some will have a set per guest service fee, example: $25 per guest is service fee
Florals (this depends on the couple, venue, expectations, bridal party size, guest count size, etc)
Average: $3,500
Range: $2,000 – $30,000
Stationery: save the dates, stamps, invitations, stamps, RSVP cards, stamps, programs, menu cards, etc
Average: $750 – $1,000
Hair & Makeup:
Bride Average for trial & makeup $400 – $600
Rentals (tables, chairs, linens, china, flatware, napkins, etc)
Budget $1,000 in beginning, before knowing venue, venue will determine everything you need
Officiant:
$250
Day Of Coordinator (or Month of Coordinator):
Average $2,000
Range: $1,500 – $2,500
Dress & Accessories
Average: $2,500
Range: $1,250 – $5,000+
Alterations
$500-$800
Other items to budget for:
- Fiancé’s Attire
- Rings (couple covers)
- Transportation – depends on getting ready location and venues
- Honeymoon
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Details (tables numbers, signage, etc)
- Bridal Party Gifts
- Getting Ready Location
- Night of Location (ideally the same as getting ready location)
- Wedding Insurance – approximately $250
- Marriage License $50
- State sales tax on venue, photography, wedding planning and more
cover photo: Romero Photography, location: The Carrick House
