For a wedding with 175 guests in the St. Louis , the estimated total cost is around $24,210 - $29,590. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in St. Louis is approximately $154. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $24,210 - $29,590.
The average wedding cost in St. Louis is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $24,210 - $29,590 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 $226 - $276. This represents about 0.9% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $215 - $263.
In Saint Louis MO, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,243 - $1,519. This represents about 5.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,790 - $2,188 |
7.4% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$226 - $276 |
0.9% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$106 - $130 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$215 - $263 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,243 - $1,519 |
5.1% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Saint Louis MO is $146 - $178. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.6% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$146 - $178 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$59 - $72 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$49 - $59 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$39 - $47 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $638 - $780, which is 2.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the St. Louis area is $638 - $780.
| Entertainment Cost |
$638 - $780 |
2.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$638 - $780 |
2.6% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,047 - $2,501. This accounts for roughly 8.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,047 - $2,501 |
8.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$310 - $378 |
1.3% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$139 - $169 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$410 - $502 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$769 - $939 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$419 - $513 |
1.7% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $660 - $806.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$660 - $806 |
2.7% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$490 - $598 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$170 - $208 |
0.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $491 - $601. This is approximately 2.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$491 - $601 |
2.0% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$104 - $127 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$50 - $61 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$179 - $219 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$87 - $107 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$72 - $88 |
0.3% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Saint Louis MO spend between $1,369 - $1,673 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 5.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in St. Louis with 175 guests spend between $1,369 - $1,673 on wedding photography, which is about 5.7% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$1,369 - $1,673 |
5.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,369 - $1,673 |
5.7% |
Planner/Consultant
The cost for a Full Service in St. Louis is estimated to be $2,428 - $2,968. This service accounts for 10.0% of your total budget.
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$2,428 - $2,968 |
10.0% |
|
Full Service
|
$2,428 - $2,968 |
10.0% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$14,641 - $17,895 |
60.5% |