For a wedding with 175 guests in the Iowa city, the estimated total cost is around $40,918 - $50,010. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Iowa city is approximately $260. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $40,918 - $50,010.
The average wedding cost in Iowa city is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $40,918 - $50,010 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Iowa City IA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $208 - $254. 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 $214 - $262.
In Iowa City IA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,181 - $1,443. This represents about 2.9% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,700 - $2,078 |
4.2% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$208 - $254 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$97 - $119 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$214 - $262 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,181 - $1,443 |
2.9% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Iowa city is $648 - $792. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Iowa city area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$648 - $792 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$648 - $792 |
1.6% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,562 - $1,909, which is 3.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Iowa city area is $1,080 - $1,320.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,562 - $1,909 |
3.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,080 - $1,320 |
2.6% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$482 - $589 |
1.2% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in Iowa city, you should budget approximately $22,251 - $27,195, which is about 54.4% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$22,251 - $27,195 |
54.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,653 - $4,465 |
8.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$6,989 - $8,543 |
17.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$9,081 - $11,099 |
22.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,527 - $3,089 |
6.2% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,576 - $5,592. This accounts for roughly 11.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,576 - $5,592 |
11.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$464 - $568 |
1.1% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$213 - $261 |
0.5% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,408 - $1,720 |
3.4% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,093 - $1,335 |
2.7% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,398 - $1,708 |
3.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,321 - $1,615. This is approximately 3.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,321 - $1,615 |
3.2% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$181 - $221 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$85 - $103 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$284 - $348 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$134 - $164 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$177 - $217 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$124 - $152 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$129 - $157 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Weekend Itinerary Cards
|
$207 - $253 |
0.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Iowa City IA spend between $4,373 - $5,345 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 10.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Iowa city with 175 guests spend between $2,872 - $3,510 on wedding photography, which is about 7.0% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,373 - $5,345 |
10.7% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$269 - $329 |
0.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$386 - $472 |
0.9% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$302 - $369 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$545 - $666 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,872 - $3,510 |
7.0% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Iowa city is estimated to be $1,589 - $1,942. This service accounts for 3.9% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,589 - $1,942 |
3.9% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,589 - $1,942 |
3.9% |
