Venue hire
The single biggest line for most couples. Regional venues and off-peak dates sit at the low end; capital-city Saturdays at the top.
$8,000 – $25,000
Browse venue hireWedYesDay
Australia-wide
How much does a wedding really cost?
Simpler days start around
$25,000
Most couples land near
$36,000
Premium celebrations reach
$70,000
GST-inclusive AUD for a wedding of around 100 guests · reviewed 2026-07
Where the money goes
Typical Australia price ranges by vendor category — and the verified vendors behind them.
Photography
Six to ten hours of coverage. The middle of the range buys an experienced full-day photographer in most cities.
$2,500 – $6,000
Browse photographyCelebrant
Covers the legal lodgement (NOIM), a rehearsal, and a ceremony written for you. Registry offices cost less; celebrity celebrants more.
$800 – $1,800
Browse celebrantFlowers and styling
Bouquets and buttonholes start it; ceremony arbours and full table styling grow it.
$1,500 – $5,000
Browse flowers and stylingCatering
Roughly A$90–220 a head nationally for seated or premium cocktail menus — often bundled into venue packages.
$9,000 – $22,000
Browse cateringTurn the ranges into your budget
Step 1
Set a working budget
Agree the total you're comfortable spending before you fall in love with anything. Wedyesday's budget tracker splits it across categories for you.
Step 2
Pick your top three priorities
Choose the two or three things that matter most — venue, photography, food — and let them take a bigger share. Trim what you won't remember in five years.
Step 3
Get real quotes from verified vendors
Published starting prices beat guesswork. Shortlist verified vendors, request pricing with your date and guest count, and compare like for like.
Step 4
Track deposits and payments as you book
Log every quote, deposit, and due date as it happens so the running total never surprises you.
Your cost questions, answered
How much does a wedding cost in Australia?
Most Australian weddings land between A$25,000 and A$70,000 all-in, with a typical 100-guest wedding around A$36,000 GST-inclusive. Capital cities run higher; regional and off-peak dates run lower.
Do wedding prices in Australia include GST?
Australian consumer pricing must be GST-inclusive, and every range in this guide is too. When a vendor quotes you directly, check the quote says GST-inclusive — most do, but it's worth confirming before you sign.
What's usually the biggest wedding cost?
The venue plus catering is almost always the biggest line — typically 40–50% of the whole budget. Lock those in first; around A$36,000 all-in is a common landing point, and everything else fits around them.
How can we keep costs down without it feeling cheap?
Three levers move the total most: the guest count, the day of the week, and the season. An off-peak or weekday date with a tighter guest list can save 20–30% at the same venue with the same vendors.
What's a realistic budget for a small wedding?
With 40–60 guests, many couples plan beautiful weddings for A$15,000–25,000 — the guest count drives catering, the venue size, and the stationery, so it's the most powerful lever you have.
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Ranges are directional market figures — your quotes will vary with date, guest count, and season. The surest numbers come from verified vendors with published pricing.