For a wedding with 400 guests in the Detroit MI, the estimated total cost is around $82,662 - $101,032. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Detroit MI is approximately $230. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $82,662 - $101,032.
The average wedding cost in Detroit MI is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $82,662 - $101,032 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In United States, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $276 - $338. 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 $299 - $365.
In United States, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,661 - $2,030. This represents about 2.0% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,358 - $2,882 |
2.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$276 - $338 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$122 - $150 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$299 - $365 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,661 - $2,030 |
2.0% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Detroit MI is $1,892 - $2,312. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Detroit MI area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,892 - $2,312 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,892 - $2,312 |
2.3% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,811 - $2,213, which is 2.2% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Detroit MI area is $1,256 - $1,535.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,811 - $2,213 |
2.2% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,256 - $1,535 |
1.5% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$555 - $679 |
0.7% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in Detroit MI, you should budget approximately $51,250 - $62,638, which is about 62.0% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$51,250 - $62,638 |
62.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$10,937 - $13,367 |
13.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$21,238 - $25,958 |
25.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$11,365 - $13,891 |
13.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$7,709 - $9,423 |
9.3% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,187 - $6,339. This accounts for roughly 6.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,187 - $6,339 |
6.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$524 - $640 |
0.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$235 - $287 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$734 - $897 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,392 - $2,924 |
2.9% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $3,356 - $4,102. This is approximately 4.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$3,356 - $4,102 |
4.1% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$553 - $675 |
0.7% |
|
Guest Book
|
$250 - $306 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$829 - $1,013 |
1.0% |
|
Postage
|
$470 - $574 |
0.6% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$497 - $607 |
0.6% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$374 - $457 |
0.5% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$384 - $470 |
0.5% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $952 - $1,164, which is about 1.2% 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 $572 - $700, which is about 0.7% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,696 - $6,962 |
6.9% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,172 - $5,099 |
5.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$952 - $1,164 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$572 - $700 |
0.7% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$388 - $474 |
0.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in United States spend between $6,418 - $7,844 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.8% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Detroit MI with 400 guests spend between $3,433 - $4,195 on wedding photography, which is about 4.2% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Detroit MI is $2,633 - $3,218. That's about 3.2% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,418 - $7,844 |
7.8% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$353 - $431 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,433 - $4,195 |
4.2% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,633 - $3,218 |
3.2% |
