Lifestyle
Wedding Cost Per Guest
Per-guest costs are how venues + caterers price weddings. See your real number and how much each table costs.
FAQ
Typical per-guest cost? +
$80-120 for casual buffet, $150-250 for plated/full bar, $300+ for high-end venues. NYC/SF can hit $500+/guest. National average: $190/guest in 2026.
Variable vs fixed? +
Variable scales with headcount: food, drinks, favors, invitations, rentals (chairs, place settings). Fixed: venue, photographer, dress, music, flowers (mostly), officiant.
The "cut 20" math is wild? +
Yes — that's why couples agonize over the list. Skip 20 distant cousins and save the cost of a Disney trip.