FÊTEEKOPrelaunch planning example: The figures below are illustrative assumptions, not verified market rates or prices from completed FÊTEEKO bookings. Request current written quotes before setting your budget.
Use these examples to think through your guest count and service choices. Replace each assumption with a current supplier quote before making spending decisions.
Two things upfront. First, a wedding in Lagos has no single "price" — it swings with headcount, area, and taste more than almost any purchase you'll make. Second, most budget blowouts come from the same three places: guest count creeping up, decor upgraded on emotion, and small forgotten costs (logistics, power, gifts) that quietly add a million naira. Know those and you're already ahead.
Example budgets
| Wedding size | Illustrative total budget |
|---|---|
| Intimate (100–150 guests) | ₦3.5m – ₦7m |
| Standard (200–300 guests) | ₦8m – ₦18m |
| Large / society (500+ guests) | ₦25m+ |
These are complete-event figures — catering, decor, venue, photography, and the smaller lines — not just one vendor. Where you land inside the range is mostly decided by headcount × per-plate catering and how much decor you fall in love with.
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Where the money actually goes
Here is the same 200-guest wedding, broken into the lines that matter. Treat each as a band, not a fixed price.
| Line item | Illustrative share | 200-guest range |
|---|---|---|
| Catering (food & drinks) | 35–50% | ₦2.4m – ₦7m |
| Decor & florals | 12–20% | ₦1.2m – ₦4m |
| Venue / hall | 8–15% | ₦600k – ₦3m |
| Photography & video | 7–12% | ₦600k – ₦2.5m |
| DJ, MC & sound | 4–8% | ₦350k – ₦1.5m |
| Cake, small chops & extras | 3–6% | ₦250k – ₦900k |
| Logistics, power & misc | 5–10% | ₦400k – ₦1.8m |
Catering — the number that moves everything
Catering scales directly with your guest list, which is why it dominates the budget. Expect roughly ₦12,000–₦35,000 per plate depending on menu, small chops, and drinks. The lever here isn't cutting quality — it's guarding the headcount. Every extra 50 "just in case" guests can add ₦1m+. Confirm a real number and cater to it.
Decor — where budgets quietly double
Decor ranges more wildly than anything else: a clean, tasteful setup for 200 guests might be ₦1.2m, while an elaborate stage, ceiling drapes, floral installations and lounge areas can pass ₦4m. It photographs beautifully and sells hard in person, so decide your ceiling before the showroom visit.
Venue — the hidden-cost line
The hall fee is only part of it. Ask what's included: some venues bundle chairs, cooling and power; others charge separately and require you to bring a generator. In Lagos, power is a real line item — budget for a generator and fuel unless the venue guarantees supply.
Photography & video — you keep this forever
Ask photographers to quote for the same hours, team size and deliverables. Confirm whether albums, video editing and travel are included; the table above is only a budgeting example.
Worked examples by guest count
100 guests, tasteful and complete — around ₦4.5m
Catering ₦1.8m · decor ₦900k · venue ₦500k · photo/video ₦700k · DJ/MC ₦350k · extras ₦250k. Elegant, well-run, nothing missing.
200 guests, the Lagos standard — around ₦11m
Catering ₦4.2m · decor ₦2.2m · venue ₦1.2m · photo/video ₦1.4m · DJ/MC ₦700k · extras ₦1.3m. A full celebration with room to make it feel premium.
500 guests, society scale — ₦28m and up
Catering ₦11m+ · decor ₦5m+ · venue ₦3m+ · a full media team, live band, and coordination. At this size, coordination stops being optional — one point of contact is what keeps the day from unravelling.
Five ways Lagos weddings go over budget
- Guest-count creep. The list grows, catering follows. Lock the number early.
- Emotional decor upgrades. Beautiful, but set your ceiling before you shop.
- Forgotten power & logistics. Generator, fuel, transport, clean-up — budget them in from day one.
- Paying full upfront. Agree payment stages in writing. FÊTEEKO client deposits are 80–90%; supplier payment arrangements vary by job.
- Chasing ten vendors solo. Inconsistent quotes and wasted weeks — the reason a coordinated proposal saves both money and sanity.
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Estimate my wedding cost →Frequently asked
How much does an average wedding cost in Lagos in 2026?
Our unverified example for a 100–150 guest wedding uses ₦3.5m–₦7m, a 200-guest one ₦8m–₦18m, and the 500+ guest example uses more than ₦25m.
What's the single biggest expense?
Catering, almost always — it scales with headcount and can be 35–50% of the total at ₦12,000–₦35,000 per plate.
How much deposit is normal?
FÊTEEKO client deposits are 80–90%, with the exact amount and balance date stated in the proposal. Supplier terms vary.
How far ahead should I book?
4–8 months for venue, caterer, decorator and photographer — earlier for November/December dates.
Figures are indicative 2026 ranges based on typical Lagos vendor pricing and will vary with season, area, and specification. For a number tailored to your event, use the calculator or request a proposal.