For a wedding with 15 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $20,453 - $24,999. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in United States is approximately $1,515. With a guest count of 15, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $20,453 - $24,999.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $20,453 - $24,999 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 15 guests in United States is $51 - $63. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the United States area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $3 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$51 - $63 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$51 - $63 |
0.3% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in United States is $233 - $285. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 1.1% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$233 - $285 |
1.1% |
|
Hair Service
|
$96 - $118 |
0.5% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$81 - $99 |
0.4% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$56 - $68 |
0.3% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,521 - $1,859, which is 7.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the United States area is $1,051 - $1,285.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,521 - $1,859 |
7.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,051 - $1,285 |
5.1% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$470 - $574 |
2.3% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 15 guest wedding in United States, you should budget approximately $1,163 - $1,421, which is about 5.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$1,163 - $1,421 |
5.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$284 - $347 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$542 - $662 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$141 - $173 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$196 - $240 |
1.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,038 - $1,268. This accounts for roughly 5.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,038 - $1,268 |
5.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$493 - $603 |
2.4% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$226 - $276 |
1.1% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$122 - $149 |
0.6% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$86 - $106 |
0.4% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$111 - $135 |
0.5% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 15 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $365 - $446.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$365 - $446 |
1.8% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$123 - $151 |
0.6% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$170 - $208 |
0.8% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$47 - $57 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$24 - $30 |
0.1% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $117 - $143. This is approximately 0.6% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$117 - $143 |
0.6% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$14 - $18 |
0.1% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$14 - $17 |
0.1% |
|
Guest Book
|
$7 - $9 |
0.0% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$23 - $29 |
0.1% |
|
Postage
|
$11 - $13 |
0.1% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$14 - $18 |
0.1% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$13 - $15 |
0.1% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$10 - $12 |
0.0% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$11 - $13 |
0.1% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $925 - $1,131, which is about 4.5% 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 $584 - $714, which is about 2.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,337 - $6,523 |
26.1% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,828 - $4,678 |
18.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$925 - $1,131 |
4.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$584 - $714 |
2.9% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $779 - $952.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,184 - $1,447 |
5.8% |
|
Lodging
|
$405 - $495 |
2.0% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$779 - $952 |
3.8% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in United States spend between $5,785 - $7,071 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 28.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in United States with 15 guests spend between $2,432 - $2,972 on wedding photography, which is about 11.9% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in United States is $1,857 - $2,269. This makes up a portion of your (9.1%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,785 - $7,071 |
28.3% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$273 - $333 |
1.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$368 - $450 |
1.8% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$305 - $373 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$551 - $673 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,432 - $2,972 |
11.9% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,857 - $2,269 |
9.1% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in United States is estimated to be $1,546 - $1,890. This service accounts for 7.6% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,546 - $1,890 |
7.6% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,546 - $1,890 |
7.6% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $2,114 - $2,584.
| Transportation Cost |
$2,114 - $2,584 |
10.3% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$69 - $85 |
0.3% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$499 - $609 |
2.4% |
|
Unique Transportation
|
$703 - $859 |
3.4% |
|
Vintage/luxury Car Rental
|
$843 - $1,031 |
4.1% |