For a wedding with 125 guests in the Portage WI, the estimated total cost is around $42,314 - $51,717. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Portage WI is approximately $376. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $42,314 - $51,717.
The average wedding cost in Portage WI is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $42,314 - $51,717 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 $273 - $333. 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 $282 - $344.
In Portage WI, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,547 - $1,891. This represents about 3.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,228 - $2,724 |
5.3% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$273 - $333 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$127 - $155 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$282 - $344 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,547 - $1,891 |
3.7% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Portage WI is $458 - $560. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Portage WI area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$458 - $560 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$458 - $560 |
1.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,965 - $2,401, which is 4.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Portage WI area is $1,358 - $1,660.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,965 - $2,401 |
4.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,358 - $1,660 |
3.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$607 - $741 |
1.4% |
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 Portage WI, you should budget approximately $15,119 - $18,479, which is about 35.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$15,119 - $18,479 |
35.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,539 - $3,103 |
6.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,857 - $5,937 |
11.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$5,966 - $7,292 |
14.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,757 - $2,147 |
4.2% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,618 - $4,422. This accounts for roughly 8.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,618 - $4,422 |
8.6% |
|
Bouquets
|
$591 - $723 |
1.4% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$271 - $331 |
0.6% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$996 - $1,218 |
2.4% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$772 - $944 |
1.8% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$987 - $1,207 |
2.3% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $990 - $1,210. This is approximately 2.3% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$990 - $1,210 |
2.3% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$125 - $153 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$113 - $139 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$58 - $70 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$196 - $240 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$90 - $110 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$122 - $149 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$112 - $136 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$86 - $105 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$89 - $109 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $873 - $1,067, which is about 2.1% 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 $551 - $673, which is about 1.3% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,866 - $7,170 |
13.9% |
|
Bracelet
|
$202 - $246 |
0.5% |
|
Earrings
|
$201 - $245 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,785 - $4,627 |
8.9% |
|
Necklace
|
$255 - $311 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$873 - $1,067 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$551 - $673 |
1.3% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,006 - $1,230.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,531 - $1,871 |
3.6% |
|
Lodging
|
$525 - $641 |
1.2% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,006 - $1,230 |
2.4% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Portage WI spend between $7,311 - $8,935 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 17.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Portage WI with 125 guests spend between $3,144 - $3,842 on wedding photography, which is about 7.4% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Portage WI is $2,400 - $2,934. This makes up a portion of your (5.7%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,311 - $8,935 |
17.3% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$311 - $381 |
0.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$479 - $585 |
1.1% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$348 - $426 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$628 - $768 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,144 - $3,842 |
7.4% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,400 - $2,934 |
5.7% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Portage WI is estimated to be $1,999 - $2,443. This service accounts for 4.7% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,999 - $2,443 |
4.7% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,999 - $2,443 |
4.7% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,229 - $1,502.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,229 - $1,502 |
2.9% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$660 - $806 |
1.6% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$569 - $695 |
1.3% |