For a wedding with 38 guests in the Grand Rapids MI, the estimated total cost is around $10,345 - $12,643. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Grand Rapids MI is approximately $302. With a guest count of 38, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $10,345 - $12,643.
The average wedding cost in Grand Rapids MI is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $10,345 - $12,643 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Kent City MI, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $223 - $273. This represents about 2.2% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $241 - $295.
In Kent City MI, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,319 - $1,613. This represents about 12.8% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,784 - $2,180 |
17.2% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$223 - $273 |
2.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$241 - $295 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,319 - $1,613 |
12.8% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,334 - $1,630, which is 12.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Grand Rapids MI area is $923 - $1,129.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,334 - $1,630 |
12.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$923 - $1,129 |
8.9% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$410 - $502 |
4.0% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 38 guest wedding in Grand Rapids MI, you should budget approximately $1,652 - $2,019, which is about 16.0% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$1,652 - $2,019 |
16.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$564 - $690 |
5.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$1,087 - $1,329 |
10.5% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $635 - $777. This accounts for roughly 6.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$635 - $777 |
6.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$451 - $551 |
4.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$88 - $108 |
0.9% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $237 - $289. This is approximately 2.3% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$237 - $289 |
2.3% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$44 - $54 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$21 - $25 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$67 - $81 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$34 - $42 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$40 - $48 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$32 - $39 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 2) is estimated at $438 - $536, which is about 4.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$438 - $536 |
4.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$438 - $536 |
4.2% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$380 - $464 |
3.7% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Kent City MI spend between $2,435 - $2,976 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 23.5% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Grand Rapids MI with 38 guests spend between $2,101 - $2,567 on wedding photography, which is about 20.3% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,435 - $2,976 |
23.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$334 - $408 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,101 - $2,567 |
20.3% |
