A budget for your Jersey wedding
Build your budget around the total cost of your chosen day. There is no single reliable island-wide average in this directory.
Start with a comparable quote
A ceremony fee, a room hire fee and an all-day package are different products. Published starting prices in the Jersey Heritage wedding collection include £850 at L’Étacquerel Fort and £2,950 at Mont Orgueil. Neither should be treated as the total cost of a wedding.
Your working budget
This is a checklist of costs to collect, not a price estimate.
| Cost | What to include |
|---|---|
| Ceremony | Registrar, celebrant, approved location and documents |
| Venue | Hire period, rooms, furniture and setup access |
| Food & drink | Per-person menu, service, drinks and evening food |
| Marquee | Structure, flooring, power, toilets and heating |
| People & details | Photographer, flowers, cake, styling and music |
| Travel | Your journeys, accommodation and local transport |
| Contingency | An amount you choose to hold back for changes |
Make the guest count work for you
Ask caterers to quote for the same number of adults, children and evening guests. Check minimum spends and whether extra guests change the room or staffing requirement. Separate fixed costs from per-person costs before reducing your guest list.
Three useful comparisons
Compare weekday and weekend availability, a single venue against separate ceremony and reception sites, and an existing indoor space against a marquee. Use written quotes, including taxes and compulsory extras, for each comparison.
Start with venues, then contact caterers and photographers for the next pieces of your budget.
Common questions
Is there a verified average Jersey wedding cost here?
No. Build a budget from current supplier quotes for your date and guest numbers. Published starting prices — £850 at L’Étacquerel Fort, £2,950 at Mont Orgueil — are hire fees, not total wedding costs.
How should we compare packages?
Use the same guest count and check the hire period, food, drink, staffing, equipment and compulsory extras.