For a wedding with 175 guests in the Milwaukee WI, the estimated total cost is around $48,056 - $58,736. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Milwaukee WI is approximately $305. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $48,056 - $58,736.
The average wedding cost in Milwaukee WI is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $48,056 - $58,736 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Saint Francis WI, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $230 - $281. This represents about 0.5% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $238 - $290.
In Saint Francis WI, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,304 - $1,594. This represents about 2.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,879 - $2,297 |
3.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$230 - $281 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$108 - $132 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$238 - $290 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,304 - $1,594 |
2.7% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Milwaukee WI is $732 - $894. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Milwaukee WI area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$732 - $894 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$732 - $894 |
1.5% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Milwaukee WI is $293 - $359. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.6% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$293 - $359 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$125 - $153 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$106 - $130 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$62 - $76 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,081 - $2,543, which is 4.3% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Milwaukee WI area is $1,439 - $1,759.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,081 - $2,543 |
4.3% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,439 - $1,759 |
3.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$642 - $784 |
1.3% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in Milwaukee WI, you should budget approximately $26,336 - $32,188, which is about 54.8% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$26,336 - $32,188 |
54.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$4,084 - $4,992 |
8.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$7,815 - $9,551 |
16.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$11,611 - $14,191 |
24.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,826 - $3,454 |
5.9% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,279 - $6,453. This accounts for roughly 11.0% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,279 - $6,453 |
11.0% |
|
Bouquets
|
$599 - $733 |
1.2% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$275 - $336 |
0.6% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,592 - $1,946 |
3.3% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,235 - $1,509 |
2.6% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,579 - $1,929 |
3.3% |
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 $671 - $820.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$671 - $820 |
1.4% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$671 - $820 |
1.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,569 - $1,917. This is approximately 3.3% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,569 - $1,917 |
3.3% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$198 - $242 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$179 - $219 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$92 - $112 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$311 - $381 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$144 - $176 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$193 - $235 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$176 - $215 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$135 - $165 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$141 - $173 |
0.3% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,066 - $1,302.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,620 - $1,980 |
3.4% |
|
Lodging
|
$554 - $678 |
1.2% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,066 - $1,302 |
2.2% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Milwaukee WI spend between $7,597 - $9,285 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 15.8% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Milwaukee WI with 175 guests spend between $3,328 - $4,068 on wedding photography, which is about 6.9% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Milwaukee WI is $2,541 - $3,105. This makes up a portion of your (5.3%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,597 - $9,285 |
15.8% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$302 - $369 |
0.6% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$481 - $587 |
1.0% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$338 - $413 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$608 - $744 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,328 - $4,068 |
6.9% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,541 - $3,105 |
5.3% |