For a wedding with 125 guests in the Madison WI, the estimated total cost is around $35,832 - $43,794. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Madison WI is approximately $319. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $35,832 - $43,794.
The average wedding cost in Madison WI is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $35,832 - $43,794 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Madison WI, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $149 - $182. 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 $154 - $188.
In Madison WI, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $846 - $1,034. This represents about 2.4% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,218 - $1,488 |
3.4% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$149 - $182 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$69 - $85 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$154 - $188 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$846 - $1,034 |
2.4% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Madison WI is $439 - $537. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Madison WI area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$439 - $537 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$439 - $537 |
1.2% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Madison WI is $325 - $397. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.9% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$325 - $397 |
0.9% |
|
Hair Service
|
$122 - $149 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$104 - $127 |
0.3% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$100 - $122 |
0.3% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,807 - $2,209, which is 5.0% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Madison WI area is $1,249 - $1,527.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,807 - $2,209 |
5.0% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,249 - $1,527 |
3.5% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$558 - $682 |
1.6% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Madison WI, you should budget approximately $13,296 - $16,250, which is about 37.1% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$13,296 - $16,250 |
37.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,377 - $2,905 |
6.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,548 - $5,558 |
12.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$4,727 - $5,777 |
13.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,644 - $2,010 |
4.6% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,502 - $4,280. This accounts for roughly 9.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,502 - $4,280 |
9.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$590 - $722 |
1.6% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$270 - $330 |
0.8% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$955 - $1,167 |
2.7% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$740 - $904 |
2.1% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$947 - $1,157 |
2.6% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,024 - $1,252. This is approximately 2.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,024 - $1,252 |
2.9% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$130 - $158 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$116 - $142 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$59 - $73 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$203 - $248 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$98 - $120 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$125 - $153 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$114 - $140 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$87 - $107 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$92 - $112 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $500 - $611, which is about 1.4% 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 $315 - $385, which is about 0.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$3,835 - $4,687 |
10.7% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,020 - $3,692 |
8.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$500 - $611 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$315 - $385 |
0.9% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $925 - $1,131.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,408 - $1,720 |
3.9% |
|
Lodging
|
$482 - $590 |
1.3% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$925 - $1,131 |
2.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Madison WI spend between $5,912 - $7,226 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 16.5% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Madison WI with 125 guests spend between $2,890 - $3,532 on wedding photography, which is about 8.1% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,912 - $7,226 |
16.5% |
|
Additional Hours of Coverage
|
$379 - $463 |
1.1% |
|
Custom USB Drives or Digital Delivery
|
$255 - $311 |
0.7% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$311 - $381 |
0.9% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$465 - $569 |
1.3% |
|
Parent Albums
|
$518 - $633 |
1.4% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$466 - $570 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$628 - $768 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,890 - $3,532 |
8.1% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Madison WI is estimated to be $1,838 - $2,246. This service accounts for 5.1% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,838 - $2,246 |
5.1% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,838 - $2,246 |
5.1% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,229 - $1,502.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,229 - $1,502 |
3.4% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$660 - $806 |
1.8% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$569 - $695 |
1.6% |