For a wedding with 125 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $50,554 - $61,788. 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 $449. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $50,554 - $61,788.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $50,554 - $61,788 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Seattle WA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $856 - $1,046. This represents about 1.7% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $884 - $1,080.
In Seattle WA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $4,865 - $5,946. This represents about 9.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$7,005 - $8,561 |
13.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$856 - $1,046 |
1.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$401 - $490 |
0.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$884 - $1,080 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$4,865 - $5,946 |
9.6% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Seattle WA is $449 - $549. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Seattle WA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$449 - $549 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$449 - $549 |
0.9% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Seattle WA is $232 - $284. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.5% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$232 - $284 |
0.5% |
|
Hair Service
|
$95 - $117 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$81 - $99 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$56 - $68 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,443 - $1,763, which is 2.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Seattle WA area is $997 - $1,219.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,443 - $1,763 |
2.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$997 - $1,219 |
2.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$446 - $545 |
0.9% |
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 Seattle WA, you should budget approximately $14,215 - $17,373, which is about 28.1% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$14,215 - $17,373 |
28.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,542 - $3,106 |
5.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,862 - $5,942 |
9.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$5,054 - $6,177 |
10.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,758 - $2,148 |
3.5% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,408 - $4,166. This accounts for roughly 6.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,408 - $4,166 |
6.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$429 - $525 |
0.8% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$197 - $241 |
0.4% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$976 - $1,192 |
1.9% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$756 - $924 |
1.5% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,050 - $1,284 |
2.1% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 125 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,204 - $1,472.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,204 - $1,472 |
2.4% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$209 - $255 |
0.4% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$289 - $353 |
0.6% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$418 - $510 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$289 - $353 |
0.6% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,375 - $1,681. This is approximately 2.7% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,375 - $1,681 |
2.7% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$175 - $213 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$157 - $191 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$81 - $99 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$275 - $336 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$120 - $146 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$170 - $208 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$155 - $189 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$120 - $146 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$124 - $152 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $2,567 - $3,137, which is about 5.1% 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 $1,618 - $1,978, which is about 3.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$10,677 - $13,049 |
21.1% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$6,492 - $7,934 |
12.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$2,567 - $3,137 |
5.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,618 - $1,978 |
3.2% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $739 - $903.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$3,516 - $4,298 |
7.0% |
|
After-party
|
$1,198 - $1,464 |
2.4% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$739 - $903 |
1.5% |
|
Welcome Party
|
$1,580 - $1,931 |
3.1% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Seattle WA spend between $5,563 - $6,799 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Seattle WA with 125 guests spend between $2,308 - $2,820 on wedding photography, which is about 4.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Seattle WA is $1,761 - $2,153. This makes up a portion of your (3.5%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,563 - $6,799 |
11.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$273 - $333 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$365 - $447 |
0.7% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$305 - $373 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$551 - $673 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,308 - $2,820 |
4.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,761 - $2,153 |
3.5% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Seattle WA is estimated to be $1,467 - $1,793. This service accounts for 2.9% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,467 - $1,793 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,467 - $1,793 |
2.9% |