For a wedding with 250 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $74,596 - $91,172. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in United States is approximately $332. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $74,596 - $91,172.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $74,596 - $91,172 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In West Palm Beach FL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $215 - $263. This represents about 0.3% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $222 - $272.
In West Palm Beach FL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,225 - $1,497. This represents about 1.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,763 - $2,155 |
2.4% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$215 - $263 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$101 - $123 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$222 - $272 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,225 - $1,497 |
1.6% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in West Palm Beach FL is $1,084 - $1,324. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the West Palm Beach FL area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,084 - $1,324 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,084 - $1,324 |
1.5% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in West Palm Beach FL is $256 - $312. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.3% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$256 - $312 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$107 - $131 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$91 - $111 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$58 - $70 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,670 - $2,042, which is 2.2% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the West Palm Beach FL area is $1,155 - $1,411.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,670 - $2,042 |
2.2% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,155 - $1,411 |
1.5% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$516 - $630 |
0.7% |
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 West Palm Beach FL, you should budget approximately $40,187 - $49,117, which is about 53.9% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$40,187 - $49,117 |
53.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$6,099 - $7,455 |
8.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$11,670 - $14,264 |
15.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$18,197 - $22,241 |
24.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$4,220 - $5,158 |
5.7% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $9,389 - $11,475. This accounts for roughly 12.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$9,389 - $11,475 |
12.6% |
|
Bouquets
|
$572 - $700 |
0.8% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$263 - $321 |
0.4% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$2,550 - $3,116 |
3.4% |
|
Exit and Send-off Decorations
|
$540 - $660 |
0.7% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,827 - $2,233 |
2.4% |
|
Unique Decorations
|
$1,299 - $1,587 |
1.7% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$2,338 - $2,858 |
3.1% |
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 $1,765 - $2,157.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,765 - $2,157 |
2.4% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$109 - $133 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$150 - $184 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,003 - $1,225 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$503 - $615 |
0.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,423 - $2,961. This is approximately 3.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,423 - $2,961 |
3.2% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$306 - $374 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$274 - $334 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$141 - $173 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$481 - $587 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$226 - $276 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$297 - $363 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$272 - $332 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$209 - $255 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$218 - $266 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $702 - $858, which is about 0.9% 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 $443 - $541, which is about 0.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$4,524 - $5,530 |
6.1% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,380 - $4,131 |
4.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$702 - $858 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$443 - $541 |
0.6% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $855 - $1,045.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,300 - $1,588 |
1.7% |
|
Lodging
|
$445 - $543 |
0.6% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$855 - $1,045 |
1.1% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in West Palm Beach FL spend between $6,287 - $7,684 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in West Palm Beach FL with 250 guests spend between $2,672 - $3,266 on wedding photography, which is about 3.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in West Palm Beach FL is $2,039 - $2,493. This makes up a portion of your (2.7%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,287 - $7,684 |
8.4% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$281 - $343 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$411 - $503 |
0.6% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$315 - $385 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$568 - $694 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,672 - $3,266 |
3.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,039 - $2,493 |
2.7% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in West Palm Beach FL is estimated to be $1,699 - $2,077. This service accounts for 2.3% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,699 - $2,077 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,699 - $2,077 |
2.3% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $2,250 - $2,750.
| Transportation Cost |
$2,250 - $2,750 |
3.0% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$1,736 - $2,122 |
2.3% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$514 - $628 |
0.7% |