Wedding Cost Calculator

Gainesville, GA

All estimates are local averages. We recommend budgeting an additional 10% contingency buffer.

Venue & Logistics

Reception venue$7,000
Ceremony venue$3,500
Transportation$1,200

Food & Drink

Catering (per guest)$75
Bar & beverages$2,500
Wedding cake$800

Visual & Media

Photography & video$4,000
Flowers & florals$2,500
Décor & lighting$2,000

Entertainment & People

DJ / band$2,000
Officiant$400
Hair & makeup$800

Attire & Extras

Wedding dress$1,800
Groom attire$400
Invitations$500
Favors$400
Rehearsal dinner$2,000
Honeymoon$5,000

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About weddings in Gainesville

Wondering what a wedding really costs in Gainesville, Georgia? We've crunched the local numbers. Venue rental in Gainesville averages $7,000 — plan for this to be your biggest expense. Expect to pay around $75 per head for catering — one of the most guest-count-sensitive costs on your list. Couples in Gainesville typically spend $4,000 on photography and video coverage. Other key costs in Gainesville include DJ or live entertainment ($2,000), florals and décor ($2,500), wedding cake ($800). Plug your guest count and style into our free calculator to get a full Gainesville wedding cost breakdown tailored to you.

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Gainesville, GA Wedding Cost Calculator