For a wedding with 75 guests in the Merrillville IN, the estimated total cost is around $19,163 - $23,421. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Merrillville IN is approximately $284. With a guest count of 75, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $19,163 - $23,421.
The average wedding cost in Merrillville IN is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $19,163 - $23,421 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Hammond IN, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $156 - $190. 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 $149 - $182.
In Hammond IN, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $859 - $1,049. This represents about 4.5% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,163 - $1,421 |
6.1% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$156 - $190 |
0.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$149 - $182 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$859 - $1,049 |
4.5% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Hammond IN is $151 - $185. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.8% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$151 - $185 |
0.8% |
|
Hair Service
|
$60 - $74 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$50 - $61 |
0.3% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$41 - $51 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $847 - $1,035, which is 4.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Merrillville IN area is $847 - $1,035.
| Entertainment Cost |
$847 - $1,035 |
4.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$847 - $1,035 |
4.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,694 - $2,070. This accounts for roughly 8.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,694 - $2,070 |
8.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$436 - $532 |
2.3% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$197 - $241 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$548 - $670 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$332 - $406 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$181 - $221 |
0.9% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 75 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $248 - $304.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$248 - $304 |
1.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$167 - $204 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$82 - $100 |
0.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $260 - $318. This is approximately 1.4% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$260 - $318 |
1.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$23 - $29 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$86 - $105 |
0.4% |
|
Postage
|
$41 - $51 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$43 - $53 |
0.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$32 - $40 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$34 - $42 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $536 - $655, which is about 2.8% 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 HIM) is estimated at $316 - $386, which is about 1.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$3,567 - $4,359 |
18.6% |
|
Bracelet
|
$122 - $149 |
0.6% |
|
Earrings
|
$105 - $129 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$2,349 - $2,871 |
12.3% |
|
Necklace
|
$140 - $171 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$536 - $655 |
2.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$316 - $386 |
1.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Hammond IN spend between $3,046 - $3,722 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 15.9% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Merrillville IN with 75 guests spend between $1,818 - $2,222 on wedding photography, which is about 9.5% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Merrillville IN is $1,228 - $1,500. This makes up a portion of your (6.4%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,046 - $3,722 |
15.9% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,818 - $2,222 |
9.5% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,228 - $1,500 |
6.4% |
Planner/Consultant
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$750 - $916 |
3.9% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$7,438 - $9,090 |
38.8% |