For a wedding with 125 guests in the Columbus OH, the estimated total cost is around $39,114 - $47,806. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Columbus OH is approximately $348. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $39,114 - $47,806.
The average wedding cost in Columbus OH is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $39,114 - $47,806 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Columbus OH, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $222 - $272. 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 $230 - $281.
In Columbus OH, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,262 - $1,542. This represents about 3.2% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,818 - $2,222 |
4.6% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$222 - $272 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$104 - $128 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$230 - $281 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,262 - $1,542 |
3.2% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Columbus OH is $440 - $538. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Columbus OH area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$440 - $538 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$440 - $538 |
1.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,709 - $2,089, which is 4.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Columbus OH area is $1,182 - $1,444.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,709 - $2,089 |
4.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,182 - $1,444 |
3.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$527 - $645 |
1.3% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Columbus OH, you should budget approximately $13,938 - $17,036, which is about 35.6% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$13,938 - $17,036 |
35.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,492 - $3,046 |
6.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,767 - $5,827 |
12.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$4,955 - $6,057 |
12.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,724 - $2,107 |
4.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,374 - $4,124. This accounts for roughly 8.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,374 - $4,124 |
8.6% |
|
Bouquets
|
$498 - $608 |
1.3% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$228 - $278 |
0.6% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$957 - $1,169 |
2.4% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$743 - $908 |
1.9% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$950 - $1,161 |
2.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $968 - $1,184. This is approximately 2.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$968 - $1,184 |
2.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$122 - $150 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$110 - $134 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$57 - $69 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$192 - $234 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$89 - $109 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$119 - $145 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$109 - $133 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$84 - $102 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$87 - $107 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $735 - $899, 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 $464 - $568, which is about 1.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$4,640 - $5,672 |
11.9% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,441 - $4,205 |
8.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$735 - $899 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$464 - $568 |
1.2% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Columbus OH spend between $6,945 - $8,489 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 17.8% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Columbus OH with 125 guests spend between $2,732 - $3,340 on wedding photography, which is about 7.0% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Columbus OH is $2,473 - $3,023. That's about 6.3% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,945 - $8,489 |
17.8% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$286 - $350 |
0.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$419 - $513 |
1.1% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$455 - $557 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$579 - $707 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,732 - $3,340 |
7.0% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,473 - $3,023 |
6.3% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Columbus OH is estimated to be $1,738 - $2,124. This service accounts for 4.4% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,738 - $2,124 |
4.4% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,738 - $2,124 |
4.4% |
