For a wedding with 400 guests in the Denver CO, the estimated total cost is around $88,095 - $107,671. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Denver CO is approximately $245. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $88,095 - $107,671.
The average wedding cost in Denver CO is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $88,095 - $107,671 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Aurora CO, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $428 - $523. This represents about 0.5% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $460 - $562.
In Aurora CO, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,544 - $3,110. This represents about 2.9% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,625 - $4,431 |
4.1% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$428 - $523 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$194 - $237 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$460 - $562 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,544 - $3,110 |
2.9% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Denver CO is $2,038 - $2,490. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Denver CO area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$2,038 - $2,490 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$2,038 - $2,490 |
2.3% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,267 - $2,771, which is 2.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Denver CO area is $1,571 - $1,921.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,267 - $2,771 |
2.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,571 - $1,921 |
1.8% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$696 - $850 |
0.8% |
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 Denver CO, you should budget approximately $56,343 - $68,863, which is about 64.0% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$56,343 - $68,863 |
64.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$11,728 - $14,334 |
13.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$22,770 - $27,830 |
25.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$13,577 - $16,594 |
15.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$8,268 - $10,106 |
9.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $3,299 - $4,032. This is approximately 3.7% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$3,299 - $4,032 |
3.7% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$487 - $595 |
0.6% |
|
Guest Book
|
$255 - $311 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$840 - $1,026 |
1.0% |
|
Postage
|
$473 - $579 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$490 - $598 |
0.6% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$369 - $451 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$385 - $471 |
0.4% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,404 - $1,716, which is about 1.6% 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 $846 - $1,034, which is about 1.0% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$8,388 - $10,252 |
9.5% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$6,138 - $7,502 |
7.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,404 - $1,716 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$846 - $1,034 |
1.0% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Aurora CO spend between $4,619 - $5,645 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 5.2% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Denver CO with 400 guests spend between $4,619 - $5,645 on wedding photography, which is about 5.2% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,619 - $5,645 |
5.2% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,619 - $5,645 |
5.2% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Denver CO is estimated to be $5,025 - $6,141. This service accounts for 5.7% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$5,025 - $6,141 |
5.7% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$5,025 - $6,141 |
5.7% |
