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Wedding Hidden Fees Exposure Scorecard

Self-Assessment Quiz for Insider Planning Hub

Wedding Hidden Fees Exposure Scorecard — Wedding Secrets
Wedding Hidden Fees Exposure Scorecard

A self-assessment quiz from Wedding Secrets to reveal where surprise charges might hide — and what they could cost.

Baseline details

Please enter 10–500 guests.
Please enter $10–$300 per guest.
Typical U.S. range: 6%–10%
Please enter a tax rate between 0% and 12%.
Commonly 5–10
Please enter 0–30 vendor meals.
Industry benchmarks used:
  • Service charge: 22% (typical 18%–24%)
  • Bar packages (per guest, 4–5 hrs): Open bar $45; Beer/Wine $28; Non‑alcoholic $8
  • BYO corkage: $20 per 750ml wine/champagne bottle; ~0.5 bottle per guest
  • Bartenders: 1 per 75 guests, $35/hr, 5 hours
  • Cake cutting (outside cake): $4 per guest ($2.50–$6)
  • Vendor meals: $50 each ($35–$75)
  • Delivery/setup (rentals): $250
  • Outdoor/tented power: $600 generator; Restrooms: $1,200; Permits/insurance: $200
  • Ceremony fee: Same venue + fee $750; Separate venue $1,100
  • Overtime risk: $0–$600 depending on timeline buffer

Your current plan

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