For a wedding with 175 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $48,996 - $59,884. 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 $311. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $48,996 - $59,884.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $48,996 - $59,884 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In United States, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $297 - $363. This represents about 0.6% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $307 - $375.
In United States, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,688 - $2,064. This represents about 3.4% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,431 - $2,971 |
5.0% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$297 - $363 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$139 - $169 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$307 - $375 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,688 - $2,064 |
3.4% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in United States is $703 - $859. 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 $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$703 - $859 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$703 - $859 |
1.4% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in United States is $85 - $103. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.2% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$85 - $103 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$85 - $103 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,495 - $1,827, which is 3.1% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the United States area is $1,033 - $1,263.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,495 - $1,827 |
3.1% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,033 - $1,263 |
2.1% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$462 - $564 |
0.9% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in United States, you should budget approximately $23,390 - $28,588, which is about 47.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$23,390 - $28,588 |
47.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,840 - $4,694 |
7.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$7,347 - $8,979 |
15.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$9,546 - $11,668 |
19.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,657 - $3,247 |
5.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,923 - $6,017. This accounts for roughly 10.0% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,923 - $6,017 |
10.0% |
|
Bouquets
|
$477 - $583 |
1.0% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$219 - $267 |
0.4% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,527 - $1,867 |
3.1% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,184 - $1,448 |
2.4% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,516 - $1,852 |
3.1% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,600 - $1,956. This is approximately 3.3% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,600 - $1,956 |
3.3% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$203 - $248 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$182 - $222 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$94 - $114 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$318 - $388 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$146 - $178 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$197 - $241 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$179 - $219 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$139 - $169 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$144 - $176 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $910 - $1,112, which is about 1.9% 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 $573 - $701, which is about 1.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,311 - $6,491 |
10.8% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,828 - $4,678 |
7.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$910 - $1,112 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$573 - $701 |
1.2% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in United States spend between $5,943 - $7,263 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 12.1% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in United States with 175 guests spend between $2,390 - $2,921 on wedding photography, which is about 4.9% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in United States is $2,042 - $2,496. This makes up a portion of your (4.2%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,943 - $7,263 |
12.1% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$273 - $333 |
0.6% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$383 - $468 |
0.8% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$305 - $373 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$551 - $673 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,390 - $2,921 |
4.9% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,042 - $2,496 |
4.2% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in United States is estimated to be $1,520 - $1,858. This service accounts for 3.1% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,520 - $1,858 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,520 - $1,858 |
3.1% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,596 - $1,950.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,596 - $1,950 |
3.3% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$1,097 - $1,341 |
2.2% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$499 - $609 |
1.0% |