THE MOSMAN BRIDE REAL WEDDING BUDGET GUIDE

HOW A $50,000+ MOSMAN/SYDNEY WEDDING BREAKS DOWN
(Based on 100 guests)

VENUE + CATERING
$24,000+

This is your biggest line item, and for good reason. Mosman and Sydney venues offer per-head catering now that sits between $180–$300 depending on service style.  If your venue feels expensive, it's because labour, produce, and licensing costs are high across the board. A Saturday night in peak summer will be higher than a Sunday lunch in Winter. Ask venues for both prices and then make the choice. Obviously the $24,000 would be a Sunday lunch at an exclusive harbour side venue compared to a Saturday night canapé option at a less exclusive establishment.  

PHOTOGRAPHY
4,000+
Full-day coverage with an experienced Mosman or Sydney photographer typically ranges $4,500–$7,500. Most couples who initially budget lower end up upgrading once they start seeing portfolios. This is one category where compromise rarely feels worth it.

VIDEOGRAPHY
3,500+
Video used to be optional. Now it's one of the most valued post-wedding investments. Expect $3,500–$6,000 for quality Mosman and Sydney videographers who'll capture not just the ceremony, but the atmosphere.

FLOWERS + STYLING
$3,000+
NSW average: Flowers $3,346 | Styling $2,785
This is where budgets stretch. Simple bouquets and centrepieces can sit around $3,000, but arbours, installations, and styled receptions easily climb to $8,000+. If your Pinterest board is full, expect this category to reflect it.

DRESS + ATTIRE
$3,000+
Mosman and Sydney brides typically spend $3,000–$6,000 on their gown once alterations, veils, and accessories are factored in. Groom and groomsmen attire adds another $1,500–$2,500.

HAIR + MAKEUP
$1,500+
Trials, travel fees, and bridal party services usually land between $1,500–$2,800 in Mosman and Sydney.

ENTERTAINMENT
$3,300+
DJs start around $1,800–$2,500. Live bands climb quickly from there. Ceremony musicians are often a separate cost, adding another $400–$800.

CAKE + STATIONERY
$2,200+
These two almost always exceed expectations. Custom stationery suites run $800–$1,500, and modern cakes designed to serve 100 guests rarely stay under $800–$1,200.

TRANSPORT
$1,100+
Bridal cars, guest shuttles, or inter-venue logistics add up faster than expected, especially if you're moving between ceremony and reception sites or hosting guests across multiple Mosman and Sydney suburbs.

CELEBRANT
$1,100+
Most Mosman and Sydney celebrants charge $900–$1,600 depending on experience, customisation, and whether they include rehearsal attendance.

GETTING READY SPACE AND WEDDING NIGHT:
$1300+
This isn't indulgent — it's strategic.  Your wedding day begins with cherished moments spent preparing with loved ones, and ends with the comfort and tranquility of a perfect night’s stay. You may want two rooms and perform a bride reveal amongst the features of the best room. Or have seperate photoshoots and meet at the ceremony. 

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CONTINGENCY
$2,750
Every Mosman and Sydney wedding includes surprise costs: overtime charges, vendor meals, last-minute styling tweaks, transport add-ons, print reorders, unexpected guest additions. Without a buffer, these feel stressful. With one, they're just part of the day.

WHAT MOSMAN BRIDE REALLY WANTS YOU TO KNOW

The biggest budgeting mistake isn't overspending — it's trying to make every category equal.

Your venue shapes the experience.
Your photographer preserves the memory.
Your guest comfort defines the atmosphere.

Everything else supports those three pillars.

The stressor that tops every wedding survey? Sticking to budget. But here's what the data doesn't tell you: the couples who struggle most are the ones trying to force their wedding into someone else's spending pattern.

 A fashion-forward bride will allocate differently than someone who is all about the photos. A couple who values incredible food will spend less on florals. And that's exactly as it should be.

When you budget with intention instead of anxiety, planning becomes lighter. The decisions feel clearer. And the day? It feels exactly as it should — like yours.