For a wedding with 250 guests in the Nashville TN, the estimated total cost is around $62,601 - $76,513. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Nashville TN is approximately $278. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $62,601 - $76,513.
The average wedding cost in Nashville TN is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $62,601 - $76,513 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Nashville TN, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $275 - $337. This represents about 0.4% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $285 - $349.
In Nashville TN, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,568 - $1,916. This represents about 2.5% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,257 - $2,759 |
3.6% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$275 - $337 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$129 - $157 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$285 - $349 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,568 - $1,916 |
2.5% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in Nashville TN is $1,001 - $1,223. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Nashville TN area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,001 - $1,223 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,001 - $1,223 |
1.6% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Nashville TN is $244 - $298. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.4% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$244 - $298 |
0.4% |
|
Hair Service
|
$103 - $125 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$86 - $106 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$55 - $67 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,562 - $1,910, which is 2.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Nashville TN area is $1,080 - $1,320.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,562 - $1,910 |
2.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,080 - $1,320 |
1.7% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$482 - $590 |
0.8% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in Nashville TN, you should budget approximately $39,243 - $47,963, which is about 62.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$39,243 - $47,963 |
62.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$5,698 - $6,964 |
9.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$10,898 - $13,320 |
17.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$18,707 - $22,864 |
29.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,940 - $4,816 |
6.3% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $6,710 - $8,201. This accounts for roughly 10.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$6,710 - $8,201 |
10.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$471 - $575 |
0.8% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$216 - $264 |
0.3% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$2,176 - $2,660 |
3.5% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,688 - $2,063 |
2.7% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$2,159 - $2,639 |
3.4% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $630 - $770.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$630 - $770 |
1.0% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$161 - $197 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$469 - $573 |
0.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,249 - $2,749. This is approximately 3.6% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,249 - $2,749 |
3.6% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$284 - $348 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$257 - $314 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$131 - $161 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$446 - $546 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$205 - $251 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$277 - $339 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$253 - $309 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$194 - $237 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$202 - $246 |
0.3% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $799 - $977.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,215 - $1,485 |
1.9% |
|
Lodging
|
$416 - $508 |
0.7% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$799 - $977 |
1.3% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Nashville TN spend between $5,902 - $7,214 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 9.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Nashville TN with 250 guests spend between $2,498 - $3,054 on wedding photography, which is about 4.0% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Nashville TN is $1,908 - $2,332. This makes up a portion of your (3.0%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,902 - $7,214 |
9.4% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$266 - $326 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$393 - $481 |
0.6% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$298 - $364 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$538 - $658 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,498 - $3,054 |
4.0% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,908 - $2,332 |
3.0% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Nashville TN is estimated to be $1,589 - $1,942. This service accounts for 2.5% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,589 - $1,942 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,589 - $1,942 |
2.5% |