For a wedding with 175 guests in the Fort Wayne IN, the estimated total cost is around $42,215 - $51,597. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Fort Wayne IN is approximately $268. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $42,215 - $51,597.
The average wedding cost in Fort Wayne IN is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $42,215 - $51,597 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $238 - $290.
In Fort Wayne IN, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,310 - $1,602. This represents about 3.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,548 - $1,892 |
3.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$238 - $290 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,310 - $1,602 |
3.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,526 - $1,866, which is 3.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Fort Wayne IN area is $1,055 - $1,289.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,526 - $1,866 |
3.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,055 - $1,289 |
2.5% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$472 - $576 |
1.1% |
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 Fort Wayne IN, you should budget approximately $25,085 - $30,659, which is about 59.4% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$25,085 - $30,659 |
59.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$5,200 - $6,356 |
12.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$9,947 - $12,157 |
23.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$6,667 - $8,149 |
15.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,271 - $3,997 |
7.7% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,370 - $5,341. This accounts for roughly 10.4% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,370 - $5,341 |
10.4% |
|
Bouquets
|
$455 - $557 |
1.1% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$209 - $255 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$680 - $832 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,170 - $1,430 |
2.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$760 - $928 |
1.8% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,435 - $2,977. This is approximately 5.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,435 - $2,977 |
5.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$401 - $490 |
0.9% |
|
Guest Book
|
$186 - $228 |
0.4% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$630 - $770 |
1.5% |
|
Postage
|
$304 - $372 |
0.7% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$355 - $433 |
0.8% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$275 - $337 |
0.7% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$284 - $348 |
0.7% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $746 - $912, which is about 1.8% 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 $471 - $575, which is about 1.1% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,217 - $1,487 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$746 - $912 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$471 - $575 |
1.1% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Fort Wayne IN spend between $5,018 - $6,133 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.9% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Fort Wayne IN with 175 guests spend between $2,439 - $2,981 on wedding photography, which is about 5.8% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Fort Wayne IN is $1,863 - $2,277. That's about 4.4% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,018 - $6,133 |
11.9% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$320 - $391 |
0.8% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$396 - $484 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,439 - $2,981 |
5.8% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,863 - $2,277 |
4.4% |
