For a wedding with 125 guests in the Ankeny IA, the estimated total cost is around $45,249 - $55,305. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Ankeny IA is approximately $402. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $45,249 - $55,305.
The average wedding cost in Ankeny IA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $45,249 - $55,305 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Ankeny IA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $360 - $440. 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 $371 - $453.
In Ankeny IA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,045 - $2,499. This represents about 4.5% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,943 - $3,597 |
6.5% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$360 - $440 |
0.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$167 - $205 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$371 - $453 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,045 - $2,499 |
4.5% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Ankeny IA is $467 - $571. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Ankeny IA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$467 - $571 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$467 - $571 |
1.0% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,925 - $2,353, which is 4.3% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Ankeny IA area is $1,331 - $1,627.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,925 - $2,353 |
4.3% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,331 - $1,627 |
2.9% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$594 - $726 |
1.3% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Ankeny IA, you should budget approximately $15,591 - $19,055, which is about 34.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$15,591 - $19,055 |
34.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,650 - $3,238 |
5.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$5,069 - $6,195 |
11.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$6,039 - $7,381 |
13.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,833 - $2,241 |
4.1% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,387 - $5,361. This accounts for roughly 9.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,387 - $5,361 |
9.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$537 - $657 |
1.2% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$247 - $301 |
0.5% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,015 - $1,241 |
2.2% |
|
Exit and Send-off Decorations
|
$232 - $284 |
0.5% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$788 - $963 |
1.7% |
|
Unique Decorations
|
$560 - $684 |
1.2% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,008 - $1,232 |
2.2% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,065 - $1,301. This is approximately 2.4% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,065 - $1,301 |
2.4% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$135 - $165 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$122 - $149 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$63 - $77 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$212 - $259 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$95 - $116 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$131 - $161 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$120 - $146 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$92 - $112 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$96 - $118 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,162 - $1,420, which is about 2.6% 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 $734 - $897, which is about 1.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,922 - $7,238 |
13.1% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,027 - $4,921 |
8.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,162 - $1,420 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$734 - $897 |
1.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Ankeny IA spend between $7,076 - $8,648 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 15.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Ankeny IA with 125 guests spend between $3,081 - $3,765 on wedding photography, which is about 6.8% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Ankeny IA is $2,352 - $2,874. That's about 5.2% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,076 - $8,648 |
15.6% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$288 - $352 |
0.6% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$452 - $552 |
1.0% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$322 - $394 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$581 - $711 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,081 - $3,765 |
6.8% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,352 - $2,874 |
5.2% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Ankeny IA is estimated to be $1,959 - $2,395. This service accounts for 4.3% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,959 - $2,395 |
4.3% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,959 - $2,395 |
4.3% |
