How Much Does a Wedding Cost in St. Petersburg?

Planning a wedding is a big task because it's one of the most important days of your life.
One of the key questions in organizing the celebration is the budget.
In this article, we will examine the cost of a wedding in St. Petersburg and break down sample budgets for 30 and 50 guests in detail.
The cost of a wedding depends on many factors, such as the venue, number of guests, menu, decor, and entertainment. For each wedding, we develop a detailed cost estimate, which is always accessible to our clients and allows for clear budget control. Let's explore each line item of our estimate in more detail, using average figures for the summer of 2025. Of course, during the detailed planning process, the estimate can be adjusted up or down.
Wedding Planning & Coordination
We organize weddings and other events in St. Petersburg (and abroad). On average, the professional planning and coordination fee constitutes about 10% of the total wedding budget.
Venue & Catering
For an intimate wedding of 30 guests, a cozy restaurant or banquet hall is ideal. For 50 guests, more spacious halls are required. The venue rental fee can be separate or included in the per-person catering cost. Food and drinks are one of the most significant parts of the wedding budget. The average catering cost per guest can vary widely. On average, our clients spend about 1 million RUB for a wedding with 30 guests and from 1.5 -2 million RUB for 50 guests.
Decor & Venue Styling
Creating a festive atmosphere requires decorating the venue with florals and other design elements. This category typically also includes the bride's bouquet and the groom's boutonniere. The average cost for decor in our weddings starts from 250.000 RUB, depending on the complexity and scale of the design.
Makeup & Hairstyling
For this item, we strongly recommend booking a trial session in advance to be completely confident in your look on the big day. We usually allocate around 30.000 RUB for this service in the budget.
Getting-Ready Hotel Room
This typically includes a room for both the bride and groom to prepare, as well as the wedding night suite. Therefore, we recommend budgeting no less than 40.000 RUB for this.
Wedding Cake
A very important and memorable element of every wedding. It's crucial to plan for various fillings and carefully design the cake's decoration to match the wedding's overall style. We also recommend ordering tasting samples beforehand to select the perfect flavors. A cake for 30 guests usually costs around 18.000 RUB, while for 50 guests it starts from 27.000 RUB.
Entertainment
Entertainment is an integral part of any wedding. This can include live music, performances by various artists, a DJ, and an MC/host. This budget item can be very flexible. We usually recommend budgeting at least 100,000 RUB for an MC and a DJ. Additionally, performances by artists or bands, and various show programs—which may also require specialized equipment rental—can easily add another 100.000 RUB or more.
Photographer & Videographer
Couples often consider saving money here, for example, by skipping video coverage. However, we strongly advise against this. These are the professionals who will capture all the moments of your best day for years to come, allowing you to relive those emotions and wonderful feelings. A beautiful wedding album and film become a true family heirloom—imagine how much joy it will bring your children and grandchildren in the future. For this category, we typically allocate around 250.000 RUB to cover two professionals for the full wedding day.
Transportation
This is another important budget item. It can range from just a car for the bride and groom to transportation for all wedding guests. Therefore, we recommend budgeting a minimum of 15.000 RUB for the newlyweds' car and from 30.000 RUB for guest transfer services.
These are not all the items in our estimate, but the most significant ones. In conclusion, the cost of a wedding in St. Petersburg for 30 or 50 guests can vary greatly and depends on many factors. Based on our experience, we can estimate that a wedding for 30 guests requires a budget of at least 1 million RUB, while for 50 guests, we recommend planning from 1.5 to 2 million RUB.and more.
Regardless of the budget, all our estimates are meticulously developed and always accessible to our clients, enabling thorough planning and budget control. Ultimately, this allows us to organize a wedding of the highest standard at an optimal, transparent price—without unexpected emergencies or hidden extra costs.
We organize weddings for just the couple, intimate celebrations for up to 25 guests, and of course, larger weddings with around 60-80 guests.
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