For a wedding with 250 guests in the Dubuque IA, the estimated total cost is around $51,804 - $63,316. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Dubuque IA is approximately $230. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $51,804 - $63,316.
The average wedding cost in Dubuque IA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $51,804 - $63,316 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Rochester MN, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $328 - $400. 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 $366 - $448.
In Rochester MN, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,011 - $2,457. This represents about 3.9% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,839 - $3,469 |
5.5% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$328 - $400 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$134 - $164 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$366 - $448 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,011 - $2,457 |
3.9% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in Dubuque IA is $954 - $1,166. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Dubuque IA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$954 - $1,166 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$954 - $1,166 |
1.8% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,274 - $1,557, which is 2.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Dubuque IA area is $857 - $1,047.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,274 - $1,557 |
2.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$857 - $1,047 |
1.7% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$417 - $509 |
0.8% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in Dubuque IA, you should budget approximately $24,181 - $29,555, which is about 46.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$24,181 - $29,555 |
46.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$4,568 - $5,583 |
8.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$8,871 - $10,843 |
17.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$7,303 - $8,925 |
14.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,440 - $4,204 |
6.6% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,578 - $4,374. This accounts for roughly 6.9% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,578 - $4,374 |
6.9% |
|
Bouquets
|
$398 - $486 |
0.8% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$173 - $211 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$502 - $614 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,064 - $1,300 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$756 - $924 |
1.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,681 - $2,055. This is approximately 3.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,681 - $2,055 |
3.2% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$300 - $366 |
0.6% |
|
Guest Book
|
$124 - $152 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$398 - $486 |
0.8% |
|
Postage
|
$170 - $208 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$281 - $343 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$203 - $249 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$205 - $251 |
0.4% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,058 - $1,294, which is about 2.0% 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 $636 - $778, which is about 1.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$6,358 - $7,770 |
12.3% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,663 - $5,699 |
9.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,058 - $1,294 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$636 - $778 |
1.2% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$399 - $487 |
0.8% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Rochester MN spend between $4,500 - $5,500 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Dubuque IA with 250 guests spend between $2,011 - $2,457 on wedding photography, which is about 3.9% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Dubuque IA is $1,719 - $2,101. That's about 3.3% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,500 - $5,500 |
8.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$331 - $405 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$439 - $537 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,011 - $2,457 |
3.9% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,719 - $2,101 |
3.3% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Dubuque IA is estimated to be $1,606 - $1,962. This service accounts for 3.1% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,606 - $1,962 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,606 - $1,962 |
3.1% |
