For a wedding with 125 guests in the Taos NM, the estimated total cost is around $28,198 - $34,464. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Taos NM is approximately $251. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $28,198 - $34,464.
The average wedding cost in Taos NM is currently trending similar than the national average. The estimated budget of $28,198 - $34,464 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $311 - $380.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,708 - $2,088. This represents about 6.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,019 - $2,467 |
7.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$311 - $380 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,708 - $2,088 |
6.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,079 - $1,319, which is 3.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Taos NM area is $746 - $912.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,079 - $1,319 |
3.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$746 - $912 |
2.6% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$333 - $407 |
1.2% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Taos NM, you should budget approximately $15,846 - $19,368, which is about 56.2% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$15,846 - $19,368 |
56.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,249 - $3,971 |
11.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$6,215 - $7,597 |
22.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$4,135 - $5,053 |
14.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,247 - $2,747 |
8.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,558 - $3,126. This accounts for roughly 9.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,558 - $3,126 |
9.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$322 - $394 |
1.1% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$148 - $180 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$459 - $561 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$780 - $954 |
2.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$506 - $618 |
1.8% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $756 - $924. This is approximately 2.7% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$756 - $924 |
2.7% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$126 - $154 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$58 - $70 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$198 - $242 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$87 - $107 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$112 - $136 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$86 - $106 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$89 - $109 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $956 - $1,168, which is about 3.4% 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 $603 - $737, which is about 2.1% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,559 - $1,905 |
5.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$956 - $1,168 |
3.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$603 - $737 |
2.1% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $553 - $675.
| Other Events Cost |
$553 - $675 |
2.0% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$553 - $675 |
2.0% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Taos NM spend between $3,829 - $4,679 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 13.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Taos NM with 125 guests spend between $1,758 - $2,148 on wedding photography, which is about 6.2% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Taos NM is $1,342 - $1,640. This makes up a portion of your (4.8%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,829 - $4,679 |
13.6% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$370 - $452 |
1.3% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$359 - $439 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,758 - $2,148 |
6.2% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,342 - $1,640 |
4.8% |