For a wedding with 127 guests in the Bowling Green KY, the estimated total cost is around $27,970 - $34,186. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Bowling Green KY is approximately $259. With a guest count of 127, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $27,970 - $34,186.
The average wedding cost in Bowling Green KY is currently trending similar than the national average. The estimated budget of $27,970 - $34,186 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Bowling Green KY, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $290 - $354. This represents about 1.0% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $300 - $366.
In Bowling Green KY, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,651 - $2,017. This represents about 5.9% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,376 - $2,904 |
8.5% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$290 - $354 |
1.0% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$136 - $166 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$300 - $366 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,651 - $2,017 |
5.9% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 127 guests in Bowling Green KY is $398 - $486. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Bowling Green KY area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $3 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$398 - $486 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$398 - $486 |
1.4% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 127 guest wedding in Bowling Green KY, you should budget approximately $8,931 - $10,915, which is about 31.9% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$8,931 - $10,915 |
31.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,379 - $5,353 |
15.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$4,551 - $5,563 |
16.3% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,931 - $3,583. This accounts for roughly 10.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,931 - $3,583 |
10.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$369 - $451 |
1.3% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$169 - $207 |
0.6% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$865 - $1,057 |
3.1% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$671 - $820 |
2.4% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$858 - $1,048 |
3.1% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,111 - $1,357. This is approximately 4.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,111 - $1,357 |
4.0% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$140 - $172 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$126 - $154 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$65 - $79 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$220 - $268 |
0.8% |
|
Postage
|
$104 - $127 |
0.4% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$137 - $167 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$124 - $152 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$95 - $117 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$100 - $122 |
0.4% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $916 - $1,120, which is about 3.3% 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 $579 - $707, which is about 2.1% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,288 - $6,464 |
18.9% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,794 - $4,637 |
13.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$916 - $1,120 |
3.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$579 - $707 |
2.1% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Bowling Green KY spend between $4,858 - $5,938 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 17.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Bowling Green KY with 127 guests spend between $2,005 - $2,451 on wedding photography, which is about 7.2% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Bowling Green KY is $1,530 - $1,870. That's about 5.5% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,858 - $5,938 |
17.4% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$242 - $296 |
0.9% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$321 - $393 |
1.1% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$271 - $331 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$489 - $597 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,005 - $2,451 |
7.2% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,530 - $1,870 |
5.5% |
