Planning costs for weddings in the United States can vary depending on factors such as location, venue choice, scale, style, and personal preferences. Below are some common wedding venues and approximate planning cost schemes:
- Hotel/Resort:
- Venue rental: Depending on the location, season, and the renown of the hotel/resort, typically ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars.
- Catering costs: Depending on menu selection and guest count, ranging from $50 to $200 per person.
- Other expenses: Including service charges, taxes, beverage costs, etc., roughly accounting for 15% to 25% of the total cost.
- Country Club/Golf Course:
- Venue rental: Typically ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on the venue’s renown and location.
- Catering costs: Similar to hotels, ranging from $50 to $150 per person depending on menu selection and guest count.
- Other expenses: Service charges, taxes, etc., accounting for approximately 15% to 20% of the total cost.
- Farmhouse/Estate:
- Venue rental: Depending on the size, history, and facilities of the farmhouse, typically ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars.
- Catering costs: As external contractors may be needed for catering services, costs can vary from $50 to $150 per person.
- Other expenses: Decorations, equipment rentals, transportation, etc., accounting for approximately 10% to 20% of the total cost.
- Beach/Lakefront Wedding:
- Venue rental: Depending on location, season, and facilities, typically ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars.
- Catering costs: Depending on seafood and local specialty dishes, ranging from $50 to $200 per person.
- Other expenses: Weather contingency plans, venue decorations, transportation, etc., accounting for approximately 10% to 20% of the total cost.
- Private Residence:
- Venue rental: If it’s a friend or family member’s residence, rental might be waived; otherwise, it depends on the size and location of the house, typically ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars.
- Catering costs: As external catering services may be required, costs can vary from $50 to $150 per person.
- Other expenses: Decorations, furniture rentals, cleaning, etc., accounting for approximately 10% to 20% of the total cost.
These are rough estimates, and actual costs may vary depending on the region and personal preferences. Additionally, factors such as wedding planner fees, photographer fees, attire, honeymoon, etc., should also be considered as additional expenses.
