For a wedding with 250 guests in the St. Louis, MO, the estimated total cost is around $50,664 - $61,922. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in St. Louis, MO is approximately $225. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $50,664 - $61,922.
The average wedding cost in St. Louis, MO is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $50,664 - $61,922 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Eureka MO, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $296 - $362. This represents about 0.6% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $331 - $405.
In Eureka MO, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,816 - $2,220. This represents about 3.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,564 - $3,134 |
5.1% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$296 - $362 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$121 - $147 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$331 - $405 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,816 - $2,220 |
3.6% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in St. Louis, MO is $842 - $1,029. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the St. Louis, MO area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $3 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$842 - $1,029 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$842 - $1,029 |
1.7% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in St. Louis, MO is $147 - $179. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.3% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$147 - $179 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$95 - $116 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$52 - $64 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $897 - $1,097, which is 1.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the St. Louis, MO area is $897 - $1,097.
| Entertainment Cost |
$897 - $1,097 |
1.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$897 - $1,097 |
1.8% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in St. Louis, MO, you should budget approximately $26,658 - $32,582, which is about 52.6% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$26,658 - $32,582 |
52.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$4,735 - $5,787 |
9.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$9,194 - $11,238 |
18.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$9,591 - $11,723 |
18.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,137 - $3,835 |
6.2% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,211 - $3,925. This accounts for roughly 6.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,211 - $3,925 |
6.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$394 - $482 |
0.8% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$171 - $209 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$501 - $613 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$938 - $1,146 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$666 - $814 |
1.3% |
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 $1,083 - $1,323.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,083 - $1,323 |
2.1% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$752 - $920 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$330 - $404 |
0.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $714 - $872. This is approximately 1.4% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$714 - $872 |
1.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$98 - $120 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$313 - $383 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$140 - $172 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$162 - $198 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $1,016 - $1,242, which is about 2.0% 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 $611 - $747, which is about 1.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$6,101 - $7,457 |
12.0% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,474 - $5,468 |
8.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$1,016 - $1,242 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$611 - $747 |
1.2% |
Officiant
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the St. Louis, MO area is $230 - $282. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$230 - $282 |
0.5% |
|
Officiant
|
$230 - $282 |
0.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in St. Louis, MO spend between $4,896 - $5,984 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 9.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in St. Louis, MO with 250 guests spend between $2,510 - $3,068 on wedding photography, which is about 5.0% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in St. Louis, MO is $2,146 - $2,622. This makes up a portion of your (4.2%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,896 - $5,984 |
9.7% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$240 - $294 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,510 - $3,068 |
5.0% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,146 - $2,622 |
4.2% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Planner in St. Louis, MO is estimated to be $2,903 - $3,548. This service accounts for 5.7% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,903 - $3,548 |
5.7% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$2,903 - $3,548 |
5.7% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $419 - $512.
| Transportation Cost |
$419 - $512 |
0.8% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$419 - $512 |
0.8% |