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Wilmington, NC
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About weddings in Wilmington
Planning a wedding in Wilmington, North Carolina? Here's what couples are actually spending. The average wedding venue in Wilmington runs $7,700, which is typically the largest single line item in a local wedding budget. Catering costs average $83 per guest, so a 100-person wedding means roughly $8,300 just for food and service. Photography and videography together average $4,400 in the Wilmington market. Other key costs in Wilmington include DJ or live entertainment ($2,200), florals and décor ($2,800), wedding cake ($900). Use our free calculator above to build your complete Wilmington wedding budget — adjust guest count and priorities to see your personalized estimate.
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