For a wedding with 175 guests in the St. Louis, Missouri, the estimated total cost is around $31,744 - $38,798. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in St. Louis, Missouri is approximately $202. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $31,744 - $38,798.
The average wedding cost in St. Louis, Missouri is currently trending similar than the national average. The estimated budget of $31,744 - $38,798 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Ballwin MO, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $326 - $398. This represents about 1.0% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $363 - $443.
In Ballwin MO, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,994 - $2,437. This represents about 6.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,815 - $3,441 |
8.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$326 - $398 |
1.0% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$133 - $163 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$363 - $443 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,994 - $2,437 |
6.3% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Ballwin MO is $182 - $222. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.6% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$182 - $222 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$98 - $120 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$84 - $102 |
0.3% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,933 - $4,807, which is 12.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the St. Louis, Missouri area is $905 - $1,106.
For a live band, couples in St. Louis, Missouri typically budget around $3,029 - $3,702 which is 9.5% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,933 - $4,807 |
12.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$905 - $1,106 |
2.8% |
|
Live Band
|
$3,029 - $3,702 |
9.5% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in St. Louis, Missouri, you should budget approximately $17,913 - $21,893, which is about 56.4% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$17,913 - $21,893 |
56.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,743 - $3,353 |
8.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$5,326 - $6,510 |
16.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$7,779 - $9,507 |
24.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,065 - $2,523 |
6.5% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,687 - $3,284. This accounts for roughly 8.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,687 - $3,284 |
8.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$438 - $536 |
1.4% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$190 - $232 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$537 - $657 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$653 - $798 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$464 - $567 |
1.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $985 - $1,203. This is approximately 3.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$985 - $1,203 |
3.1% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$177 - $217 |
0.6% |
|
Guest Book
|
$73 - $89 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$235 - $287 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$94 - $114 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$166 - $202 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$120 - $146 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$121 - $147 |
0.4% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$405 - $495 |
1.3% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Ballwin MO spend between $2,825 - $3,453 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.9% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in St. Louis, Missouri with 175 guests spend between $2,124 - $2,596 on wedding photography, which is about 6.7% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,825 - $3,453 |
8.9% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$327 - $399 |
1.0% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$374 - $458 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,124 - $2,596 |
6.7% |