For a wedding with 175 guests in the Louisville, the estimated total cost is around $35,867 - $43,837. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Louisville is approximately $228. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $35,867 - $43,837.
The average wedding cost in Louisville is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $35,867 - $43,837 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Louisville KY, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $251 - $307. This represents about 0.7% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $260 - $318.
In Louisville KY, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,428 - $1,746. This represents about 4.0% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,057 - $2,514 |
5.7% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$251 - $307 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$117 - $143 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$260 - $318 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,428 - $1,746 |
4.0% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Louisville is $629 - $769. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Louisville area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$629 - $769 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$629 - $769 |
1.8% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $919 - $1,123, which is 2.6% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$919 - $1,123 |
2.6% |
|
Musician/s or Soloist or Ensemble
|
$919 - $1,123 |
2.6% |
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 Louisville, you should budget approximately $11,363 - $13,888, which is about 31.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$11,363 - $13,888 |
31.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$8,889 - $10,865 |
24.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,473 - $3,023 |
6.9% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,694 - $5,738. This accounts for roughly 13.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,694 - $5,738 |
13.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$435 - $531 |
1.2% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$231 - $283 |
0.6% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,504 - $1,838 |
4.2% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,166 - $1,425 |
3.2% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,359 - $1,661 |
3.8% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,497 - $3,051. This is approximately 7.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,497 - $3,051 |
7.0% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$315 - $385 |
0.9% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$284 - $347 |
0.8% |
|
Guest Book
|
$146 - $178 |
0.4% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$494 - $604 |
1.4% |
|
Postage
|
$232 - $284 |
0.6% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$306 - $374 |
0.9% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$279 - $341 |
0.8% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$216 - $264 |
0.6% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$225 - $275 |
0.6% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $812 - $992, which is about 2.3% 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 $512 - $626, which is about 1.4% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$4,919 - $6,012 |
13.7% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,595 - $4,393 |
10.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$812 - $992 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$512 - $626 |
1.4% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Louisville KY spend between $5,666 - $6,926 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 15.8% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Louisville with 175 guests spend between $2,376 - $2,904 on wedding photography, which is about 6.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Louisville is $1,814 - $2,218. That's about 5.1% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,666 - $6,926 |
15.8% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$269 - $329 |
0.8% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$364 - $444 |
1.0% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$301 - $367 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$543 - $663 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,376 - $2,904 |
6.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,814 - $2,218 |
5.1% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Louisville is estimated to be $1,512 - $1,848. This service accounts for 4.2% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,512 - $1,848 |
4.2% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,512 - $1,848 |
4.2% |
