For a wedding with 400 guests in the Mesa AZ, the estimated total cost is around $77,676 - $94,938. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Mesa AZ is approximately $216. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $77,676 - $94,938.
The average wedding cost in Mesa AZ is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $77,676 - $94,938 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Apache Junction AZ, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $184 - $224. This represents about 0.2% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $204 - $250.
In Apache Junction AZ, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,120 - $1,368. This represents about 1.4% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,582 - $1,934 |
2.0% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$184 - $224 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$75 - $91 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$204 - $250 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,120 - $1,368 |
1.4% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Mesa AZ is $1,804 - $2,204. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Mesa AZ area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,804 - $2,204 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,804 - $2,204 |
2.3% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Mesa AZ is $225 - $275. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.3% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$225 - $275 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$91 - $111 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$77 - $95 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$57 - $69 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,294 - $1,582, which is 1.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Mesa AZ area is $871 - $1,065.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,294 - $1,582 |
1.7% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$871 - $1,065 |
1.1% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$423 - $517 |
0.5% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in Mesa AZ, you should budget approximately $41,968 - $51,294, which is about 54.0% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$41,968 - $51,294 |
54.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$8,883 - $10,857 |
11.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$17,245 - $21,077 |
22.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$9,156 - $11,190 |
11.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$6,684 - $8,170 |
8.6% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,937 - $7,257. This accounts for roughly 7.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,937 - $7,257 |
7.6% |
|
Bouquets
|
$413 - $505 |
0.5% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$179 - $219 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$519 - $635 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,011 - $2,457 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,428 - $1,746 |
1.8% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $2,697 - $3,297.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$2,697 - $3,297 |
3.5% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$87 - $107 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$160 - $196 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,603 - $1,959 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$847 - $1,035 |
1.1% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $3,513 - $4,293. This is approximately 4.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$3,513 - $4,293 |
4.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$606 - $740 |
0.8% |
|
Guest Book
|
$250 - $306 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$807 - $987 |
1.0% |
|
Postage
|
$455 - $556 |
0.6% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$566 - $692 |
0.7% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$412 - $504 |
0.5% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$417 - $509 |
0.5% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $644 - $788, which is about 0.8% 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 $387 - $473, which is about 0.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$3,869 - $4,729 |
5.0% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$2,838 - $3,468 |
3.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$644 - $788 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$387 - $473 |
0.5% |
Officiant
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Mesa AZ area is $250 - $306. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$250 - $306 |
0.3% |
|
Officiant
|
$250 - $306 |
0.3% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $698 - $854.
| Other Events Cost |
$698 - $854 |
0.9% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$698 - $854 |
0.9% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$440 - $538 |
0.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Mesa AZ spend between $5,509 - $6,733 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.1% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Mesa AZ with 400 guests spend between $2,046 - $2,500 on wedding photography, which is about 2.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Mesa AZ is $1,750 - $2,138. This makes up a portion of your (2.3%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,509 - $6,733 |
7.1% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$261 - $319 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$288 - $352 |
0.4% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$407 - $497 |
0.5% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$274 - $334 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$484 - $592 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,046 - $2,500 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,750 - $2,138 |
2.3% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Mesa AZ is estimated to be $2,820 - $3,446. This service accounts for 3.6% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,820 - $3,446 |
3.6% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$2,820 - $3,446 |
3.6% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $5,070 - $6,196.
| Transportation Cost |
$5,070 - $6,196 |
6.5% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$455 - $556 |
0.6% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$4,615 - $5,641 |
5.9% |