For a wedding with 175 guests in the Seattle WA, the estimated total cost is around $54,376 - $66,460. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Seattle WA is approximately $345. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $54,376 - $66,460.
The average wedding cost in Seattle WA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $54,376 - $66,460 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Seattle WA is $760 - $928. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Seattle WA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$760 - $928 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$760 - $928 |
1.4% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,595 - $3,171, which is 4.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Seattle WA area is $1,794 - $2,192.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,595 - $3,171 |
4.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,794 - $2,192 |
3.3% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$801 - $979 |
1.5% |
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 Seattle WA, you should budget approximately $29,602 - $36,180, which is about 54.4% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$29,602 - $36,180 |
54.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$5,299 - $6,477 |
9.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$10,139 - $12,392 |
18.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$11,077 - $13,539 |
20.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,087 - $3,773 |
5.7% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,431 - $5,415. This accounts for roughly 8.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,431 - $5,415 |
8.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$677 - $827 |
1.2% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$311 - $380 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$1,104 - $1,350 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,056 - $1,290 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$684 - $836 |
1.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,725 - $2,109, which is about 3.2% 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 $1,089 - $1,331, which is about 2.0% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$2,814 - $3,440 |
5.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,725 - $2,109 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,089 - $1,331 |
2.0% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Seattle WA spend between $8,382 - $10,244 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 15.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Seattle WA with 175 guests spend between $4,151 - $5,073 on wedding photography, which is about 7.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Seattle WA is $3,169 - $3,873. That's about 5.8% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$8,382 - $10,244 |
15.4% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$509 - $623 |
0.9% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$553 - $675 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,151 - $5,073 |
7.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,169 - $3,873 |
5.8% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Seattle WA is estimated to be $2,640 - $3,226. This service accounts for 4.9% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,640 - $3,226 |
4.9% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,640 - $3,226 |
4.9% |
