For a wedding with 250 guests in the St. Paul, mn, the estimated total cost is around $57,451 - $70,217. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in St. Paul, mn is approximately $255. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $57,451 - $70,217.
The average wedding cost in St. Paul, mn is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $57,451 - $70,217 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Minneapolis MN, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $335 - $409. 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 $361 - $441.
In Minneapolis MN, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,974 - $2,412. This represents about 3.4% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,825 - $3,453 |
4.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$335 - $409 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$156 - $190 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$361 - $441 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,974 - $2,412 |
3.4% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in St. Paul, mn is $976 - $1,192. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the St. Paul, mn area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$976 - $1,192 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$976 - $1,192 |
1.7% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,950 - $2,384, which is 3.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the St. Paul, mn area is $1,351 - $1,651.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,950 - $2,384 |
3.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,351 - $1,651 |
2.4% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$599 - $733 |
1.0% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in St. Paul, mn, you should budget approximately $30,079 - $36,763, which is about 52.4% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$30,079 - $36,763 |
52.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$5,387 - $6,585 |
9.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$10,386 - $12,694 |
18.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$10,472 - $12,799 |
18.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,834 - $4,686 |
6.7% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,527 - $5,533. This accounts for roughly 7.9% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,527 - $5,533 |
7.9% |
|
Bouquets
|
$567 - $693 |
1.0% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$258 - $316 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$797 - $975 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,225 - $1,497 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$784 - $958 |
1.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,250 - $2,750. This is approximately 3.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,250 - $2,750 |
3.9% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$379 - $463 |
0.7% |
|
Guest Book
|
$177 - $217 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$563 - $689 |
1.0% |
|
Postage
|
$273 - $333 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$337 - $411 |
0.6% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$256 - $312 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$266 - $325 |
0.5% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 2) is estimated at $672 - $822, which is about 1.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,483 - $6,701 |
9.5% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,811 - $5,880 |
8.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$672 - $822 |
1.2% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$412 - $504 |
0.7% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Minneapolis MN spend between $6,649 - $8,127 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in St. Paul, mn with 250 guests spend between $3,072 - $3,754 on wedding photography, which is about 5.3% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in St. Paul, mn is $2,915 - $3,563. That's about 5.1% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,649 - $8,127 |
11.6% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$293 - $358 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$370 - $452 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,072 - $3,754 |
5.3% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,915 - $3,563 |
5.1% |
