For a wedding with 15 guests in the St. Louis, the estimated total cost is around $16,650 - $20,350. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in St. Louis is approximately $1,233. With a guest count of 15, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $16,650 - $20,350.
The average wedding cost in St. Louis is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $16,650 - $20,350 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Saint Louis MO, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $302 - $370. This represents about 1.8% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $312 - $382.
In Saint Louis MO, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,719 - $2,101. This represents about 10.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,475 - $3,025 |
14.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$302 - $370 |
1.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$141 - $173 |
0.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$312 - $382 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,719 - $2,101 |
10.3% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 15 guests in St. Louis is $47 - $57. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the St. Louis area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $3 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$47 - $57 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$47 - $57 |
0.3% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 15 guest wedding in St. Louis, you should budget approximately $496 - $606, which is about 3.0% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$496 - $606 |
3.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$496 - $606 |
3.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $964 - $1,178. This accounts for roughly 5.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$964 - $1,178 |
5.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$457 - $559 |
2.7% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$210 - $256 |
1.3% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$116 - $142 |
0.7% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$79 - $97 |
0.5% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$102 - $124 |
0.6% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $102 - $124. This is approximately 0.6% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$102 - $124 |
0.6% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$13 - $15 |
0.1% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$12 - $14 |
0.1% |
|
Guest Book
|
$6 - $8 |
0.0% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$20 - $24 |
0.1% |
|
Postage
|
$9 - $11 |
0.1% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$13 - $15 |
0.1% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$12 - $14 |
0.1% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$9 - $11 |
0.1% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$9 - $11 |
0.1% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $960 - $1,174, which is about 5.8% 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 $606 - $740, which is about 3.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,520 - $6,746 |
33.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,954 - $4,832 |
23.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$960 - $1,174 |
5.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$606 - $740 |
3.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Saint Louis MO spend between $4,566 - $5,580 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 27.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in St. Louis with 15 guests spend between $2,828 - $3,456 on wedding photography, which is about 17.0% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,566 - $5,580 |
27.4% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$276 - $338 |
1.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$386 - $472 |
2.3% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$310 - $378 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$766 - $936 |
4.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,828 - $3,456 |
17.0% |
