What Does a 100-Guest Wedding Really Cost?
Sample High-Peak Saturday Cost Comparison
A lower venue rental fee does not always mean a lower wedding cost. A true comparison includes catering, staffing, linens, china, décor, setup, cleanup and other commonly required services.
TYPICAL RENTAL-ONLY VENUE
Venue rental — $10,000
Catering and service staff — $15,000
Linens and napkins — $1,500
Centerpieces, candles and décor — $3,500
China, flatware and chargers — $1,800
Specialty décor and enhancements — $2,000
Staffed bar service — Additional
Service fees and taxes — May apply
ESTIMATED TOTAL: $33,800*
Before bar service and possible additional fees and taxes.
THE TERRACE CLUB
FULL SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Venue rental — $9,000
Full Service Experience for 100 guests — $10,000
Catering and service staff — Included
Linens and napkins — Included
Centerpieces, candles and décor — Included
China, flatware and chargers — Included
Specialty décor and enhancements — Included
20% service fee — $2,000
Applicable tax — $990
Staffed bar service — $2,598
ESTIMATED TOTAL: $24,588
POTENTIAL SAVINGS: MORE THAN $9,000
This comparison is an illustrative estimate for a 100-guest, high-peak Saturday wedding. Wedding coordination is optional and excluded from both totals. Pricing and inclusions vary by date, guest count, menu, package selections and outside vendors.
The rental-only estimate is already $9,212 higher and does not yet include bar service or possible vendor service fees and taxes.