For a wedding with 400 guests in the Kansas City MO, the estimated total cost is around $72,342 - $88,418. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Kansas City MO is approximately $201. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $72,342 - $88,418.
The average wedding cost in Kansas City MO is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $72,342 - $88,418 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Grandview MO, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $192 - $234. This represents about 0.3% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $213 - $261.
In Grandview MO, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,171 - $1,431. This represents about 1.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,654 - $2,022 |
2.3% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$192 - $234 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$78 - $96 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$213 - $261 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,171 - $1,431 |
1.6% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Kansas City MO is $1,702 - $2,080. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Kansas City MO area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,702 - $2,080 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,702 - $2,080 |
2.4% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,306 - $1,596, which is 1.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Kansas City MO area is $879 - $1,075.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,306 - $1,596 |
1.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$879 - $1,075 |
1.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$427 - $521 |
0.6% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in Kansas City MO, you should budget approximately $39,342 - $48,084, which is about 54.4% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$39,342 - $48,084 |
54.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$8,375 - $10,236 |
11.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$16,263 - $19,877 |
22.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$8,402 - $10,269 |
11.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$6,303 - $7,703 |
8.7% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $6,017 - $7,354. This accounts for roughly 8.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$6,017 - $7,354 |
8.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$425 - $519 |
0.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$185 - $227 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$607 - $741 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,082 - $2,544 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,478 - $1,806 |
2.0% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $3,120 - $3,814. This is approximately 4.3% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$3,120 - $3,814 |
4.3% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$542 - $662 |
0.7% |
|
Guest Book
|
$223 - $273 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$719 - $879 |
1.0% |
|
Postage
|
$392 - $480 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$509 - $622 |
0.7% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$365 - $447 |
0.5% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$370 - $452 |
0.5% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $660 - $806, which is about 0.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 2) is estimated at $396 - $484, which is about 0.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$4,476 - $5,470 |
6.2% |
|
Bracelet
|
$141 - $173 |
0.2% |
|
Earrings
|
$167 - $205 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$2,906 - $3,552 |
4.0% |
|
Necklace
|
$205 - $251 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$660 - $806 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$396 - $484 |
0.5% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$403 - $493 |
0.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Grandview MO spend between $6,494 - $7,937 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 9.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Kansas City MO with 400 guests spend between $2,481 - $3,033 on wedding photography, which is about 3.4% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Kansas City MO is $2,121 - $2,593. That's about 2.9% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,494 - $7,937 |
9.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$239 - $293 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$268 - $328 |
0.4% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$373 - $455 |
0.5% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$365 - $446 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$646 - $790 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,481 - $3,033 |
3.4% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,121 - $2,593 |
2.9% |
