For a wedding with 250 guests in the Iowa City IA, the estimated total cost is around $29,409 - $35,945. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Iowa City IA is approximately $131. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $29,409 - $35,945.
The average wedding cost in Iowa City IA is currently trending similar than the national average. The estimated budget of $29,409 - $35,945 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Cedar Rapids IA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $186 - $228. 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 $179 - $219.
In Cedar Rapids IA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,031 - $1,260. This represents about 3.5% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,484 - $1,814 |
5.0% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$186 - $228 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$88 - $108 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$179 - $219 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,031 - $1,260 |
3.5% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $730 - $892, which is 2.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Iowa City IA area is $730 - $892.
| Entertainment Cost |
$730 - $892 |
2.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$730 - $892 |
2.5% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $997 - $1,219. This accounts for roughly 3.4% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$997 - $1,219 |
3.4% |
|
Bouquets
|
$271 - $331 |
0.9% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$122 - $150 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$604 - $738 |
2.1% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $688 - $840. This is approximately 2.3% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$688 - $840 |
2.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$278 - $340 |
0.9% |
|
Postage
|
$154 - $188 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$142 - $174 |
0.5% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$113 - $139 |
0.4% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Cedar Rapids IA spend between $2,723 - $3,328 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 9.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Iowa City IA with 250 guests spend between $1,625 - $1,986 on wedding photography, which is about 5.5% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Iowa City IA is $1,098 - $1,342. That's about 3.7% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,723 - $3,328 |
9.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,625 - $1,986 |
5.5% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,098 - $1,342 |
3.7% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$21,746 - $26,578 |
73.9% |
