How Much Does It Cost?

How Much

Does It Cost?

It’s no secret the millions of wedding inspiration photos on Pinterest are stunning. And, they’re helpful to a point, but not so much when it comes time to make all of those dreams come true. It’s best to know the reality of bringing it all to life while you’re wedding planning. We’re giving you all of the tea from the pros themselves on how much those beautiful details really cost so you’re better prepared to meet with your prospective vendors.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY The Amanda Kate Co

Elevated Modern Tablescape $940+

Skyscraper-esque centerpieces certainly add a wow-factor, but they’re also a practical option. Your guests will want to chat with their tablemates without having to dodge and weave around bushels of flowers. So, you get the grandiose look you wanted, and your friends and family can mingle unhindered by blocked sightlines. Two birds, one stone!

SPECIFICS Elevate your wedding, literally, with these tall, modern centerpieces consisting of baby’s breath, phalaenopsis orchids, blush and lavender roses.

BREAKDOWN For a table of 8:

Velvet Linen Rental $79 Velvet Napkin Rental $44 Modern Place Settings (Includes Dinnerware, Flatware and Glassware Rental) $80 Tall Centerpiece with Stand Rental $590 Bud Vases with Roses and Astilbe $147

CONTRIBUTING VENDORS LUXE Atlanta Events Ten Point Floral Design The Prissy Plate Company Barn South

The Planner Says:

The baby’s breath was hand sprayed to add a hint of color, making it feel modern and luxurious, but still delicate. The result is a customized piece of floral art that will capture your guests’ attention. To complete the look, we selected a mauve velvet linen and modern gold accents, including gold flatware and tableware.

Custom Monogram and Invitation Suite $1,075+

Monograms are a unique and timeless way to express a new union as they typically consist of two or more letters intertwining to form one symbol. What a sweet element to include on your wedding invitation!

SPECIFICS Created exclusively for each client, monograms can include up to three letters, a crest or wreath to be used on not only the invitation suite, but also on wax seals, thank-you notes, dance floors and more.

A standard four-piece invitation suite includes: Invitation Envelope with return address Response card Response envelope with return address

Customization of the paper thickness, printing process and add-ons may increase the investment.

BREAKDOWN 100 Digitally Printed Four-Piece Suites, $875 2 Letter Custom Monogram, $200 Embellishments (wax seals, ribbon, etc.), Varies

The Designer Says:

We take so much care in giving our clients the very best in terms of design. Our semi-custom suites are uniquely typeset for each couple, letter by letter, and we work closely with our clients to ensure that their paper is everything they envision. We want each piece — from save-the-dates to invitations to programs — to tell the story of the couple. Monograms are very much a part of that story and travel well beyond the wedding day into the home! They are truly heirloom pieces, timeless in every way.

Custom Neon Installation $1,250+

If you’ve always wanted to see your name in bright lights, this is the perfect time! Illuminate your reception with a custom neon display that’s distinctly you, whether it’s the family name, wedding year, a nod to the wedding theme, or a favorite quote or idiom.

SPECIFICS A custom LED neon sign, wedding florals, a wall of ferns at a rustic farmhouse, plus a wedding planner to connect all the moving pieces were instrumental in creating this gorgeous centerpiece.

BREAKDOWN 3- by 5-Foot Neon Sign $1,080 Floral $175 Fern Wall (Included with Venue Rental)

CONTRIBUTING VENDORS yellowpop Darby’s Cottage Meadows at Mossy Creek One Weddings Events

The Planner Says:

Neon signs make anything better. They are a way to personalize your wedding in a unique way that you can keep and use in your first home, at an anniversary party and throughout the rest of your lives together.

ALY COLLINS

OWNER, ONE WEDDINGS EVENTS

Vintage Mobile Bar $1,200+

A mobile bar turns standard bar service on its head with a fresh and Instagram-able alternative that exudes vintage charm and romantic whimsy.

SPECIFICS The vintage bar experience includes everything from consultation to cleanup, creating seamless integration into your event without a worry. Customize the taps to serve any beverage combination – signature cocktails, beer, wine, champagne, cold drinks, iced coffee, kombucha – to better reflect your vision for the event and create the wow fact guests won’t stop talking about.

BREAKDOWN Custom packages typically include:

Beverage consultation Delivery and setup Hosts to serve drinks All accoutrement (ice, drinkware, cocktail napkins) Cleanup and pickup

The Owner Says:

Break free from the usual bar setup and watch your guests light up with joy while being served almost any type of beverage you can imagine. This mobile bar turned centerpiece is the perfect conversation-starter for any event!

ALICIA WALLACE

FOUNDER & EVENT PLANNER, TIPPY TAP CO.

Build Your Vendor Team

Planning a wedding starts with hiring a cohesive team of talented vendors to host a beautiful, thoughtful and stress-free celebration. The professional services they provide like wedding planning, coordination, entertainment, floral design and catering are the essential elements needed to produce the perfect party for your big day. After you’ve decided on your date, it’s time to start reaching out to prospective wedding planners and venues. Your planner and your venue are the heart of your wedding vendor team and the very foundation of your entire planning process. It’s important to choose those two vendors before you even start selecting blooms for your bouquet or flavor combinations for your cake.

By reviewing the vendors in the following pages and spending time on atlantastyleweddings.com, you can filter your choices down to your specific needs. Then, you’ll have a list of great vendor options to help comprise your “Vendor Starting Lineup.” The next step is to get in touch with those vendors. A quick email or a phone call is the only way to find out if they truly fit into your Vendor A-Team. Avoid planning stress by finding vendors that understand your vision, you enjoy working with and you trust.