In short
A Perth wedding for about 100 guests is typically quoted between $27,000 and $72,000, with most couples landing near $37,000.
- Typical total (AUD)
- $37,000
- Simpler day from (AUD)
- $27,000
- Premium reaches (AUD)
- $72,000
- 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 | $9,000 | $26,000 | Beachfront function rooms and Swan Valley wineries anchor the market; a smaller venue pool than the east coast means popular Saturdays go early. | Browse venue hire in Perth | |
| Photography | $3,000 | $6,000 | West-facing coastline means true over-the-ocean sunset portraits — plan the run sheet around golden hour rather than squeezing it. | Browse photography in Perth | |
| Celebrant | $900 | $1,900 | Includes the legal lodgement work (NOIM), a rehearsal, and a personalised outdoor-ready ceremony. | Browse celebrant in Perth | |
| Flowers and styling | $1,700 | $5,200 | WA's wildflower season (September–November) makes native styling a signature — and often a saving on imported stems. | Browse flowers and styling in Perth | |
| Catering | $10,500 | $23,000 | Around A$105–230 a head for seated menus or premium cocktail service; winery packages often bundle local wine. | Browse catering in Perth |
Sunset ceremonies over the Indian Ocean, Swan Valley vineyards twenty minutes from the city, and long dry summers — Perth weddings trade on light.
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Your cost questions, answered
How much does a wedding cost in Perth?
Most Perth weddings land between A$27,000 and A$72,000 all-in, with a typical 100-guest celebration around A$37,000 GST-inclusive — close to the national average, with venue choice the biggest swing factor.
Do wedding prices in Perth 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$37,000 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.
Should we marry in Perth or day-trip to a region like Margaret River?
The Swan Valley gives you vineyard settings within 30 minutes of the city at Perth prices. Margaret River is a genuine destination — three hours away — so budget guest accommodation and transport on top of venue hire if you go south.
Ranges are directional market figures — your quotes will vary with date, guest count and season. The surest numbers come from vendors with published pricing.