08/31/2026
Wedding math is fun…said no one ever.
This table from our branding shoot seats eight people and comes in at just over $2,300…before delivery, setup, breakdown, taxes, service fees, or design fees.
I wanted to share the actual numbers because I know one of the biggest conversations in the wedding industry right now is around wanting more transparency and how else will you know unless someone tells you?!
From the outside, it can be really hard to understand why things cost what they do when all you’re seeing is the finished result.
Most of these choices sound completely reasonable individually.
A $3.25 napkin.
A $4.50 plate.
A $10 placemat.
A $34 chair (this one was a tough pill to swallow, but look how gorgeous they are?!)
Where it adds up fast is that weddings are essentially the art of multiplying seemingly harmless numbers by an average of 150.
Then add the linen, the florals, the candlelight, the paper goods, the glassware, the flatware… suddenly one table becomes a much bigger number than most people expect.
So in the spirit of shedding a little more light on it, I wanted to break this one down.
Not because every wedding table needs to cost this much and not because good design means upgrading every single detail (which admittedly we did here).
But because understanding where the money actually goes makes it so much easier to make thoughtful decisions about where to simplify, where to splurge, and what will make the biggest impact overall.
A huge part of our job is helping clients prioritize so the budget is working hard in the places that matter most.
Because a beautiful wedding isn’t about spending the most.
It’s about spending with intention.
Planning, Design, and Stationery: Emily Murray | Rhode Island Wedding Planning + Design
Photos: Hedieh Field | Newport Wedding Photographer
Florals: Danielle Clarke - Newport Wedding Florist
Rentals: Reverie Social Peak Event Services
Content: Caroline Vonachen | New England Wedding Day Content Creator
