For a wedding with 250 guests in the St. Louis, Missouri, the estimated total cost is around $39,872 - $48,732. 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 $177. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $39,872 - $48,732.
The average wedding cost in St. Louis, Missouri is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $39,872 - $48,732 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Saint Louis MO, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $253 - $309. This represents about 0.6% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $242 - $296.
In Saint Louis MO, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,392 - $1,702. This represents about 3.5% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,006 - $2,452 |
5.0% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$253 - $309 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$119 - $145 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$242 - $296 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,392 - $1,702 |
3.5% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Saint Louis MO is $115 - $141. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.3% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$115 - $141 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$63 - $77 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$52 - $64 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,904 - $2,327, which is 4.8% of your total.
For a live band, couples in St. Louis, Missouri typically budget around $1,904 - $2,327 which is 4.8% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,904 - $2,327 |
4.8% |
|
Live Band
|
$1,904 - $2,327 |
4.8% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,304 - $4,038. This accounts for roughly 8.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,304 - $4,038 |
8.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$407 - $497 |
1.0% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$183 - $223 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$525 - $641 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,417 - $1,731 |
3.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$773 - $945 |
1.9% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $803 - $981.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$803 - $981 |
2.0% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$803 - $981 |
2.0% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $734 - $897. This is approximately 1.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$734 - $897 |
1.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$174 - $212 |
0.4% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$299 - $365 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$140 - $172 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$121 - $147 |
0.3% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Saint Louis MO spend between $1,488 - $1,818 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 3.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in St. Louis, Missouri with 250 guests spend between $1,488 - $1,818 on wedding photography, which is about 3.7% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$1,488 - $1,818 |
3.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,488 - $1,818 |
3.7% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$29,519 - $36,079 |
74.0% |