For a wedding with 175 guests in the Dubuque IA, the estimated total cost is around $34,750 - $42,472. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Dubuque IA is approximately $221. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $34,750 - $42,472.
The average wedding cost in Dubuque IA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $34,750 - $42,472 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Dubuque IA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $250 - $306. This represents about 0.7% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $271 - $331.
In Dubuque IA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,562 - $1,910. This represents about 4.5% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,201 - $2,690 |
6.3% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$250 - $306 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$117 - $143 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$271 - $331 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,562 - $1,910 |
4.5% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $815 - $997, which is 2.3% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Dubuque IA area is $815 - $997.
| Entertainment Cost |
$815 - $997 |
2.3% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$815 - $997 |
2.3% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,732 - $3,340. This accounts for roughly 7.9% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,732 - $3,340 |
7.9% |
|
Bouquets
|
$375 - $459 |
1.1% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$170 - $208 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$501 - $613 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,091 - $1,333 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$595 - $727 |
1.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,085 - $1,326. This is approximately 3.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,085 - $1,326 |
3.1% |
|
Guest Book
|
$138 - $168 |
0.4% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$502 - $614 |
1.4% |
|
Postage
|
$242 - $296 |
0.7% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$203 - $248 |
0.6% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $926 - $1,132, which is about 2.7% 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 HIM) is estimated at $547 - $669, which is about 1.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$2,011 - $2,457 |
5.8% |
|
Bracelet
|
$178 - $218 |
0.5% |
|
Earrings
|
$155 - $189 |
0.4% |
|
Necklace
|
$204 - $250 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$926 - $1,132 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$547 - $669 |
1.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Dubuque IA spend between $2,059 - $2,517 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 5.9% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Dubuque IA with 175 guests spend between $1,813 - $2,215 on wedding photography, which is about 5.2% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,059 - $2,517 |
5.9% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$247 - $301 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,813 - $2,215 |
5.2% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$22,590 - $27,610 |
65.0% |
