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How Much Do All-Inclusive Wedding Packages Cost in North Carolina?

The all-inclusive wedding package cost in North Carolina can vary dramatically, and the reason comes down to what’s actually included in each package. Some basic packages may offer an hour of photography, florals, cake, and coordination focused on the ceremony. Others go much further, adding catering, lodging, and hair and makeup to create a truly all-inclusive experience. That’s why it’s difficult to compare all-inclusive wedding package costs without first understanding exactly what each package includes.

Typical Price Ranges

Here’s your general rule: Simple elopement packages will start in the low thousands, and more complete micro wedding packages will move you into the $5,000 to $15,000 range (or higher) depending on your guest count and inclusions. The important thing to understand is price alone doesn’t give you the full picture. A less expensive package may leave paying out of pocket for more vendors, and a higher-priced package may include all the things that would otherwise cost thousands separately. Pay now or pay later/work harder or work less.

What Affects the Cost?

The biggest cost, of course, is the venue. Factors that follow, in no specific order, are your photographer and their number of hours and prints, guest count and catering, flowers, coordinating, lodging (especially if you’re doing a destination wedding), hair/makeup, additional outside rentals, and of course, the overall length of time of your event. Even season and location come into play. Mountain wedding venues, private properties, and destination-style venues may be priced differently than traditional event spaces.

Venue and Ceremony Space

The venue, as mentioned earlier, is usually the foundation of the entire package. For outdoor weddings, the setting often carries the day and naturally reduces costs. Beautiful ceremony locations can significantly cut down the need for decor and rentals, which tend to add up quickly. This is one of the reasons waterfall and mountain venues can offer exceptional value for smaller weddings.

Photography

Photography will significantly affect your bottom line. A package with one hour of photography will cost less than one with several hours, multiple locations, and a larger gallery. Don’t forget to compare and ask exactly how much photography is included and whether upgrades are available.

Florals, Hair, and Makeup

Florals may include only a bouquet and boutonniere, or they can be a more complete design. Hair and makeup may be included, optional, or handled separately. These details matter because they can change both the cost and the convenience of your package.

Food and Catering

Food is a huge variable. Some all-inclusive wedding packages include your catering and/or cake, while others leave food separate and for you to coordinate. For micro weddings, food costs will depend on your guest count and price per plate or person. The smaller the guest list, the easier it is to keep this part manageable.

Lodging and Minimoon Value

Whether you’re local or from out of town, you’ll want to think about where you’re staying on your wedding night. Some packages include overnight lodging, which can completely change your experience, and hopefully for the better. If a stay is included, the package becomes more than just a wedding. It can also become a built-in minimoon. This is especially beneficial for couples who want the day to last – no last minute rushing to leave.

How to Compare Packages Fairly

To compare all-inclusive wedding packages fairly, look at ALL of the inclusions. Ask what is included, what costs extra, and what you would still need to arrange yourself i.e. music.

If you are still learning how to evaluate inclusions, our guide to what is included in all-inclusive wedding packages explains the major categories.

How This Compares to Traditional Wedding Costs

Traditional weddings become expensive because so many categories are handled separately. How much is your time worth? Making these decisions independently requires scheduling phone calls, emailing back and forth, negotiating, coordinating times/dates etc. for each and every vendor.

The all-inclusive wedding packages cost in North Carolina depends heavily on what’s included.

The Knot publishes national data on average wedding costs, which helps show how quickly traditional wedding budgets can grow.

If you are looking specifically at smaller weddings, our guide to micro wedding cost in North Carolina may be more useful for comparison.

Where Weddings Over Waterfalls Fits

Weddings Over Waterfalls has been specifically designed for smaller weddings, elopements, and micro weddings in a private waterfall setting. The property includes waterfalls, moss covered forest paths, a sheer multitude of gorgeous ceremony areas from which to choose, and a setting that already creates the atmosphere so you don’t need to go crazy with decorations.

Our all-inclusive wedding packages are intended to make planning simpler while helping couples understand what they are getting from the beginning.