Indicative 2026–2027 cost ranges and the biggest lever in your budget: the guest count. See the numbers, then work out your own for free.
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| Indicative range | |
|---|---|
| Total cost (150–220 guests) | €18,000–30,000 indicative |
| Reception / catering (per guest) | €40–150 depending on venue |
| Venue rental | €2,000–5,000 (often separate) |
| Photo & video | €1,200–4,500 (premium €7,000+) |
| Wedding dress | buy €1,500–2,500, rent €600–2,500 |
| Music (DJ / band) | DJ €300–500, live €700–1,700 |
| Wedding bands | €300–800 a pair (up to €5,000+) |
| Invitations (paper) | €0.85–2.60 per piece |
The reception is roughly 40–50% of the budget. Each extra guest costs an indicative €60–120 — 20 fewer guests can mean €1,200–2,400 less.
According to industry pros, an off-season (Oct–Apr) or weekday wedding can significantly cut venue and catering costs.
Tables give ranges; your wedding needs its own number. Build your guest list and set a per-guest cost to see a live reception estimate.
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Figures are indicative (sources: vendor price lists and 2026–2027 guides) and vary by region, season and guest count. Use them as a starting point, not a fixed price.
Budget wedding (60–100 guests): ~€10,000–16,000. Typical (150–220): ~€18,000–30,000. Luxury or destination: €40,000+. Destination weddings on Santorini/Mykonos start much higher.
Catering per guest runs from ~€40–70 at a restaurant to €80–150 at a hotel or island. Note: the per-guest price doesn't always include VAT or open bar, and venue rental is often charged separately.
Trim the guest list (the number-one lever), pick off-season, compare buying vs renting the dress, and ask for an itemised quote so you don't double-count rental and catering.
Gratuities (€300–800), guest transport (€400–1,500), paperwork fees, hair & makeup with a trial, and extra photographer hours. Leave a ~10% buffer for surprises.
Indicatively, a typical 150–220-guest wedding costs about €18,000–30,000, with the reception being 40–50%. Figures vary widely by region, season and guest count.
Indicatively €40–70 at a restaurant, €50–120 at a venue with catering, and €80–150 at a hotel or island. Check whether the price includes VAT and drinks.
With reception costs around €60–120 per guest, the reception alone for 200 guests easily reaches €12,000–24,000; with everything else, a 200-guest wedding often runs €20,000–30,000+.
The reception (venue + catering), usually 40–50% of the total budget. That's why the guest count is the most decisive factor.
Renting costs an indicative 30–50% less (~€600–2,500 vs ~€1,500–2,500 to buy). It depends on whether you want to keep the dress and on alterations.
The most direct way is fewer guests. Then an off-season date, comparing quotes, renting the dress, and checking for hidden costs and VAT.
Build a free guest list and budget — and see how each guest changes the cost.