For a wedding with 75 guests in the Des Moines IA, the estimated total cost is around $17,429 - $21,303. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Des Moines IA is approximately $258. With a guest count of 75, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $17,429 - $21,303.
The average wedding cost in Des Moines IA is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $17,429 - $21,303 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Des Moines IA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $213 - $261. This represents about 1.2% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $203 - $249.
In Des Moines IA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,173 - $1,433. This represents about 6.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,589 - $1,943 |
9.1% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$213 - $261 |
1.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$203 - $249 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,173 - $1,433 |
6.7% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $788 - $964, which is 4.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Des Moines IA area is $788 - $964.
| Entertainment Cost |
$788 - $964 |
4.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$788 - $964 |
4.5% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $639 - $781. This accounts for roughly 3.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$639 - $781 |
3.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$320 - $392 |
1.8% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$144 - $176 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$175 - $213 |
1.0% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $151 - $185. This is approximately 0.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$151 - $185 |
0.9% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$83 - $101 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$35 - $43 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$33 - $41 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HIM) is estimated at $419 - $512, which is about 2.4% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$558 - $682 |
3.2% |
|
Earrings
|
$140 - $171 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$419 - $512 |
2.4% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Des Moines IA spend between $1,751 - $2,141 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 10.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Des Moines IA with 75 guests spend between $1,751 - $2,141 on wedding photography, which is about 10.0% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$1,751 - $2,141 |
10.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,751 - $2,141 |
10.0% |
Planner/Consultant
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$1,020 - $1,246 |
5.9% |
|
A La Carte Services
|
$1,020 - $1,246 |
5.9% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$10,524 - $12,862 |
60.4% |
