For a wedding with 38 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $16,925 - $20,686. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in United States is approximately $495. With a guest count of 38, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $16,925 - $20,686.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $16,925 - $20,686 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Des Moines IA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $141 - $173. This represents about 0.8% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $134 - $164.
In Des Moines IA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $775 - $947. This represents about 4.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,116 - $1,364 |
6.6% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$141 - $173 |
0.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$66 - $80 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$134 - $164 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$775 - $947 |
4.6% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Des Moines IA is $41 - $50. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.2% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$41 - $50 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$41 - $50 |
0.2% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $662 - $809, which is 3.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Des Moines IA area is $662 - $809.
| Entertainment Cost |
$662 - $809 |
3.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$662 - $809 |
3.9% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,037 - $1,267. This accounts for roughly 6.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,037 - $1,267 |
6.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$295 - $361 |
1.7% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$133 - $163 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$384 - $470 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$145 - $177 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$79 - $97 |
0.5% |
For wedding favors for 38 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $95 - $116.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$95 - $116 |
0.6% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$95 - $116 |
0.6% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $515 - $629. This is approximately 3.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$515 - $629 |
3.0% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$81 - $99 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$45 - $55 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$161 - $197 |
1.0% |
|
Postage
|
$80 - $98 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$82 - $100 |
0.5% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$66 - $80 |
0.4% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $485 - $593, which is about 2.9% 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 HIM) is estimated at $286 - $350, which is about 1.7% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$3,235 - $3,953 |
19.1% |
|
Bracelet
|
$110 - $134 |
0.6% |
|
Earrings
|
$96 - $118 |
0.6% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$2,130 - $2,604 |
12.6% |
|
Necklace
|
$127 - $155 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$485 - $593 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$286 - $350 |
1.7% |
On average, couples in Des Moines IA spend between $3,429 - $4,191 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 20.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Des Moines IA with 38 guests spend between $1,602 - $1,958 on wedding photography, which is about 9.5% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Des Moines IA is $1,082 - $1,322. This makes up a portion of your (6.4%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,429 - $4,191 |
20.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$290 - $354 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$455 - $557 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,602 - $1,958 |
9.5% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,082 - $1,322 |
6.4% |
The cost for a Full Service in Des Moines IA is estimated to be $2,725 - $3,331. This service accounts for 16.1% of your total budget.
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$2,725 - $3,331 |
16.1% |
|
Full Service
|
$2,725 - $3,331 |
16.1% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$4,072 - $4,976 |
24.1% |