In short
A Brisbane wedding for about 100 guests is typically quoted between $25,000 and $70,000, with most couples landing near $35,000.
- Typical total (AUD)
- $35,000
- Simpler day from (AUD)
- $25,000
- Premium reaches (AUD)
- $70,000
- Categories priced
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- Widest range
- Venue hire
- Figures reviewed
- August 2026
GST-inclusive AUD for a wedding of around 100 guests
Where the money goes
| Category | Share of the biggest line | Low (AUD) | High (AUD) | What moves the number | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue hire | $8,000 | $24,000 | Riverside function centres and heritage halls sit mid-range; premium rooftops and full-service estates run higher. Outdoor-friendly weather widens the choice year-round. | Browse venue hire in Brisbane | |
| Photography | $2,800 | $6,000 | Full-day coverage costs noticeably less than Sydney or Melbourne; many Brisbane photographers also cover the Gold and Sunshine Coasts without travel fees. | Browse photography in Brisbane | |
| Celebrant | $800 | $1,800 | Includes the legal lodgement work (NOIM), a rehearsal, and a personalised ceremony script. | Browse celebrant in Brisbane | |
| Flowers and styling | $1,600 | $5,000 | Queensland's growing season keeps locally sourced stems affordable; large installations and arbours push the top end. | Browse flowers and styling in Brisbane | |
| Catering | $10,000 | $22,000 | Roughly A$100–220 a head for seated or premium cocktail menus — venue packages with drinks included are common in Brisbane. | Browse catering in Brisbane |
Riverside receptions, rooftop city views, and a climate built for outdoor ceremonies — Brisbane delivers big-city polish without southern-capital prices.
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Turn the ranges into your budget
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Set a working budget
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Get real quotes from vendors
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Your cost questions, answered
How much does a wedding cost in Brisbane?
Most Brisbane weddings land between A$25,000 and A$70,000 all-in, with a typical 100-guest celebration around A$35,000 GST-inclusive — meaningfully less than Sydney or Melbourne for the same guest count.
Do wedding prices in Brisbane 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$35,000 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 the best season for a Brisbane wedding?
Unlike the southern states, Brisbane's peak is autumn through spring — May to October brings mild, dry days. Summer (December–February) is hot, humid, and storm-prone, so venues often discount it; if you book summer, have a wet-weather plan you actually like.
Ranges are directional market figures — your quotes will vary with date, guest count and season. The surest numbers come from vendors with published pricing.