For a wedding with 125 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $44,400 - $54,266. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in United States is approximately $395. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $44,400 - $54,266.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $44,400 - $54,266 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In United States, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $297 - $363. This represents about 0.7% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $307 - $375.
In United States, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,688 - $2,063. This represents about 3.8% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,430 - $2,970 |
5.5% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$297 - $363 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$139 - $169 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$307 - $375 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,688 - $2,063 |
3.8% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in United States is $482 - $590. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the United States area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$3,721 - $4,547 |
8.4% |
|
Brownies & Blondies
|
$275 - $336 |
0.6% |
|
Cake Pops
|
$257 - $315 |
0.6% |
|
Candy Bar
|
$553 - $675 |
1.2% |
|
Cookies
|
$255 - $311 |
0.6% |
|
Cupcakes
|
$339 - $415 |
0.8% |
|
Doughnuts
|
$277 - $339 |
0.6% |
|
Gelato or Ice Cream Bar
|
$658 - $804 |
1.5% |
|
Macarons
|
$285 - $349 |
0.6% |
|
Pies
|
$339 - $415 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$482 - $590 |
1.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,580 - $1,931, which is 3.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the United States area is $1,092 - $1,334.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,580 - $1,931 |
3.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,092 - $1,334 |
2.5% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$488 - $596 |
1.1% |
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 United States, you should budget approximately $15,305 - $18,707, which is about 34.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$15,305 - $18,707 |
34.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,736 - $3,344 |
6.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$5,235 - $6,399 |
11.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$5,441 - $6,651 |
12.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,893 - $2,313 |
4.3% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,602 - $4,402. This accounts for roughly 8.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,602 - $4,402 |
8.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$479 - $585 |
1.1% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$220 - $268 |
0.5% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,049 - $1,283 |
2.4% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$814 - $994 |
1.8% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,040 - $1,272 |
2.3% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,093 - $1,335. This is approximately 2.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,093 - $1,335 |
2.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$139 - $169 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$125 - $153 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$64 - $78 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$218 - $266 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$95 - $116 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$135 - $165 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$123 - $151 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$95 - $117 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$99 - $121 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $961 - $1,175, which is about 2.2% 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 $606 - $740, which is about 1.4% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,395 - $6,593 |
12.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,828 - $4,678 |
8.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$961 - $1,175 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$606 - $740 |
1.4% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in United States spend between $5,994 - $7,326 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 13.5% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in United States with 125 guests spend between $2,525 - $3,086 on wedding photography, which is about 5.7% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in United States is $1,928 - $2,356. That's about 4.3% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,994 - $7,326 |
13.5% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$273 - $333 |
0.6% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$413 - $505 |
0.9% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$305 - $373 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$551 - $673 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,525 - $3,086 |
5.7% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,928 - $2,356 |
4.3% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in United States is estimated to be $1,606 - $1,962. This service accounts for 3.6% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,606 - $1,962 |
3.6% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,606 - $1,962 |
3.6% |
