For a wedding with 175 guests in the West Des Moines IA, the estimated total cost is around $42,555 - $52,011. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in West Des Moines IA is approximately $270. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $42,555 - $52,011.
The average wedding cost in West Des Moines IA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $42,555 - $52,011 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in West Des Moines IA is $672 - $822. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the West Des Moines IA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$672 - $822 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$672 - $822 |
1.6% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,846 - $2,256, which is 4.3% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the West Des Moines IA area is $1,276 - $1,560.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,846 - $2,256 |
4.3% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,276 - $1,560 |
3.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$570 - $696 |
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 West Des Moines IA, you should budget approximately $22,976 - $28,082, which is about 54.0% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$22,976 - $28,082 |
54.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,773 - $4,611 |
8.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$7,217 - $8,821 |
17.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$9,376 - $11,460 |
22.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,610 - $3,190 |
6.1% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,383 - $4,135. This accounts for roughly 8.0% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,383 - $4,135 |
8.0% |
|
Bouquets
|
$541 - $661 |
1.3% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$248 - $303 |
0.6% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,462 - $1,786 |
3.4% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,133 - $1,385 |
2.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,190 - $2,676. This is approximately 5.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,190 - $2,676 |
5.1% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$277 - $339 |
0.7% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$249 - $305 |
0.6% |
|
Guest Book
|
$128 - $156 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$436 - $532 |
1.0% |
|
Postage
|
$196 - $240 |
0.5% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$271 - $331 |
0.6% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$246 - $300 |
0.6% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$190 - $232 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$197 - $241 |
0.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in West Des Moines IA spend between $7,817 - $9,554 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 18.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in West Des Moines IA with 175 guests spend between $3,506 - $4,286 on wedding photography, which is about 8.2% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in West Des Moines IA is $2,677 - $3,271. That's about 6.3% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,817 - $9,554 |
18.4% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$288 - $352 |
0.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$442 - $540 |
1.0% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$322 - $394 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$581 - $711 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,506 - $4,286 |
8.2% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,677 - $3,271 |
6.3% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in West Des Moines IA is estimated to be $1,877 - $2,295. This service accounts for 4.4% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,877 - $2,295 |
4.4% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,877 - $2,295 |
4.4% |
