Wedding in Charlotte, NC: What does it really cost? 

Wedding in Charlotte, NC: What does it really cost? 

 

Our “What does it really cost” series sheds light on how much different women across the country spend on the big life events: having a baby, taking a sabbatical year, moving, getting a master’s degree, buying a house, etc.  This week’s feature is highlighting a couple’s wedding cost in Charlotte, NC for 200 guests.

Location: Charlotte, NC

 

Age: 37

 

What were your total costs for your wedding in Charlotte, NC?

$150k. 200 people & one flamingo, food + top shelf bar. New Orleans jazz band. Several other wedding related parties lasting a week.

Final Costs:  $150k

 

Was this more or less than you were expecting?

Way more!

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Were there other options that you considered? What are the pros and cons of this compared to other options?

Fewer guests, or fewer cultural traditions. We refused to tell anyone they’re not invited because of cost. Wanted the complete experience of mixing Christian and Hindu norms.  We could have stepped down on the pricey venues. However, we got the most delicious cupcakes, which were 80-90% cheaper than a wedding cake.

What do you wish you would have known?

That we wouldn’t remember any details.

In conclusion, this couple’s total wedding costs in Charlotte, NC were about $150K.

 

We hope this gives you insights into how someone else navigated the costs of a wedding in Charlotte, NC for 200 guests. Do these costs surprise you?

 

This post was created as part of the “What does it really cost series?”  Her Personal Finance’s mission is to help high-earning women take charge of their finances.  As an MBA, our founder has a particular passion for supporting this community.  Here is a link to a Q&A with Harvard Business School students about finances in school.  You can also learn more about our founder and our classes on our website.

 

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