For a wedding with 125 guests in the Madison wi, the estimated total cost is around $34,421 - $42,071. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Madison wi is approximately $306. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $34,421 - $42,071.
The average wedding cost in Madison wi is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $34,421 - $42,071 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Portage WI, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $293 - $359. This represents about 0.9% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $303 - $371.
In Portage WI, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,668 - $2,038. This represents about 4.8% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,401 - $2,935 |
7.0% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$293 - $359 |
0.9% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$137 - $167 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$303 - $371 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,668 - $2,038 |
4.8% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Madison wi is $491 - $601. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Madison wi area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$491 - $601 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$491 - $601 |
1.4% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Madison wi is $282 - $344. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.8% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$282 - $344 |
0.8% |
|
Hair Service
|
$118 - $144 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$100 - $122 |
0.3% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$64 - $78 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,181 - $2,665, which is 6.3% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Madison wi area is $1,508 - $1,843.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,181 - $2,665 |
6.3% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,508 - $1,843 |
4.4% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$673 - $823 |
2.0% |
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 Madison wi, you should budget approximately $13,522 - $16,526, which is about 39.3% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$13,522 - $16,526 |
39.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,759 - $3,372 |
8.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$5,278 - $6,450 |
15.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$5,486 - $6,705 |
15.9% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,898 - $4,764. This accounts for roughly 11.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,898 - $4,764 |
11.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$568 - $694 |
1.6% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$260 - $318 |
0.8% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,067 - $1,305 |
3.1% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$944 - $1,154 |
2.7% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,058 - $1,294 |
3.1% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 125 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $963 - $1,177.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$963 - $1,177 |
2.8% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$122 - $149 |
0.4% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$168 - $206 |
0.5% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$453 - $553 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$221 - $270 |
0.6% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,092 - $1,334. This is approximately 3.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,092 - $1,334 |
3.2% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$133 - $163 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$121 - $147 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$67 - $81 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$228 - $278 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$100 - $122 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$130 - $158 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$119 - $145 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$92 - $112 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$104 - $127 |
0.3% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,117 - $1,365.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,699 - $2,077 |
4.9% |
|
Lodging
|
$582 - $712 |
1.7% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,117 - $1,365 |
3.2% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Madison wi spend between $7,893 - $9,647 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 22.9% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Madison wi with 125 guests spend between $3,488 - $4,264 on wedding photography, which is about 10.1% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Madison wi is $2,664 - $3,256. This makes up a portion of your (7.7%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,893 - $9,647 |
22.9% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$311 - $381 |
0.9% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$453 - $553 |
1.3% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$348 - $426 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$628 - $768 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,488 - $4,264 |
10.1% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,664 - $3,256 |
7.7% |