A wedding that cost $20,000 two years ago can now cost about $25,000 at the same level of planning. In our experience, venues and suppliers in Georgia raise their prices by 10–15% a year on average. Over two years, that adds up to about 25%.
That is why budgets from articles written in previous years no longer work for planning. This guide explains what a wedding will cost in 2027, which expenses make up the budget and how to bring the total down.
01Guide prices for 2027
The total depends on the number of guests, the date, the venue and the concept of the wedding. In October 2026 we published our guide prices for the 2027 season:
| Format | Guests | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Intimate wedding | 25–30 | $18,000–25,000 |
| Wedding with an extended concept | 40–60 | $30,000–40,000 |
| Large wedding | 80–100 | $75,000–120,000 |
02Two of our budgets
A 50-guest wedding in Kakheti
We walked through this budget in a video. Our fee for planning and coordination is already in the total: the services cost $24,410, and the remaining $2,690 (about 11%) is our work.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Venue | $4,630 |
| Dinner and welcome drinks | $4,910 |
| Photo and video | $2,950 |
| Host, DJ and live band | $4,300 |
| Sound and lighting | $2,220 |
| Ceremony and table decor | $2,080 |
| Bride’s styling and bouquet | $700 |
| Cake | $425 |
| Guest transport | $1,750 |
| Marriage registration | $445 |
| Total | $27,100 |
A 40-guest wedding
This budget is published on our website. Here the fee is shown as a separate line, 12% of the cost of services.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Venue hire for the ceremony and dinner | $4,500 |
| Welcome reception | $1,000 |
| Dinner with drinks | $4,200 |
| Decor and flowers | $4,000 |
| Cake | $500 |
| Stylist | $400 |
| Photographer | $1,500 |
| Videographer | $2,000 |
| DJ | $750 |
| Host | $1,600 |
| Sound and lighting | $2,000 |
| Guest transport | $1,500 |
| Saxophonist at the reception and ceremony | $550 |
| Day-of coordinator | $450 |
| Documents and marriage registration | $350 |
| Meals for the supplier team | $300 |
| Planning, 12% | $3,072 |
| Total | $28,672 |
Note the meals for the supplier team: $300. This cost is often left out of the budget. Anna, co-founder of our studio, explains why we include it from the start:
Many people forget about feeding the team. We never do. We put it in at the very first stage, because it matters. A well-fed supplier is a good supplier, one who does the job properly instead of dreaming of a sandwich.
Anna, co-founder of Kai Event Studio
03How to bring the budget down
The date has the biggest effect on the total. By our estimate, a wedding in autumn or winter costs $3,000–5,000 less, because off-season suppliers give discounts and agree to more flexible terms.
We went through three more decisions with examples:
| Decision | Before | After | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book a whole hotel in Kakheti on a weekday instead of a weekend | $6,000 | $4,900 | $1,100 |
| Hire a DJ instead of a live cover band | $2,000–3,000 | $750 | $1,250–2,250 |
| Book one 50-seat coach instead of three minibuses | $1,800 | $1,400 | $400 |
Frequent questions
How much does a wedding in Georgia cost in 2027?
By our estimates, an intimate wedding for 25–30 guests costs $18,000–25,000, a wedding for 40–60 guests $30,000–40,000, and one for 80–100 guests $75,000–120,000.
How much does one guest cost at a wedding in Georgia?
By our estimate, $100–150 per person: dinner with wine is $55–90, the welcome reception and drinks $10–35, and transport from Tbilisi $25–45. We always include transport home at the end of the evening for every guest: “Transport at the end of the evening for all guests is not a luxury, it is your peace of mind that everyone got home safely.”
How much does Kai Event Studio charge to plan a wedding?
Until the end of 2026, 10% of the wedding budget. From 1 January 2027, 12%, with a minimum of $2,000.
Can the budget go up after the contract is signed?
Only in three cases: if there are more guests, if the couple changes the programme or if they choose different suppliers. We set aside 5–10% for unexpected costs from the start. If that money is not needed, it stays with the couple.
When is a wedding in Georgia cheaper?
In autumn and winter, and on weekdays. Off-season, the same wedding costs $3,000–5,000 less.
How much do wedding prices in Georgia rise each year?
By our estimate, venues and suppliers raise their prices by 10–15% a year on average.
Let us price your wedding
Tell us the number of guests, the region and the month, and we will put together a detailed budget.
- Kai Event Studio: 2027 guide prices, cost per guest, savings, fee (Budget highlight)
- Kai Event Studio: answers on budget and contract (Q&A highlight)
- Kai Event Studio: budget for a 50-guest wedding in Kakheti
- Kai Event Studio: prices rising 10–15% a year
- Kai Event Studio: saving by choosing the season
- Kai Event Studio: 10% fee until the end of 2026
- Kai Event Studio: 40-guest budget on the website
