Average Wedding Cost Des Moines IA Wedding Cost Estimate: with 200 to 300 guests is between $37,886 and $46,306.

Wedding Cost Summary

What is the average wedding cost in Des Moines IA? Its a winter wedding in 2022 with 200 to 300 guests. The ceremony is at a church or other place of worship and reception is at a restaurant. The type of wedding is Casual, DIY, Rustic, Simple, Traditional, Vintage and the wedding color theme is Black. The typical wedding cost for a wedding of this type is between $37,886 and $46,306.

Overall Budget Summary: $37,886 - $46,306
Lives in: West Des Moines IA
Planning a wedding in: Des Moines IA
Season: Winter Wedding in 2022
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 250 guests with a range of 200 to 300 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $152 - $185 to the total amount spent.
The ceremony will be at one location while the reception will be at another
Ceremony Location: a church or other place of worship
Reception Location: a restaurant
Type of wedding: Casual, DIY, Rustic, Simple, Traditional, Vintage
Wedding color theme: Black
Highest priorities:
  • Attire & Accessories (Wedding Dress, Suit, etc.)
  • Bakery (Wedding Cake/dessert)
  • Beauty, Health & Spa (Hair, Makeup, etc.)
  • Entertainment (DJ, Live Band, Musician/s, etc.)
  • Event Food Service, Catering, Bar Service
  • Event Location/Venue
  • Gifts & Favors
  • Invitations
  • Photography & Video
  • Planner/Coordinator
  • Transportation

 

Wedding Cost by Category and Item

Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories Cost $2,038 - $2,490 5.4%
Dress Accessories $222 - $272 0.6%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $104 - $128 0.3%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $253 - $309 0.7%
Wedding Dress $1,458 - $1,782 3.8%
Beauty & Spa Cost $138 - $168 0.4%
Hair Service $78 - $96 0.2%
Manicure & Pedicure $59 - $73 0.2%
Entertainment Cost $2,759 - $3,372 7.3%
DJ/MC $828 - $1,012 2.2%
Live Band $1,931 - $2,360 5.1%
Flowers & Decorations Cost $2,678 - $3,274 7.1%
Bouquets $316 - $386 0.8%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $142 - $174 0.4%
Wedding Venue Decorations $420 - $514 1.1%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $1,165 - $1,423 3.1%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $635 - $777 1.7%
Gifts & Favors Cost $1,636 - $2,000 4.3%
Gift/s for Parents $165 - $201 0.4%
Tips (for all services) $858 - $1,048 2.3%
Wedding Favors $614 - $750 1.6%
Invitations Cost $2,050 - $2,506 5.4%
Ceremony Programs $357 - $437 0.9%
Guest Book $169 - $207 0.4%
Invitations & Reply Cards $614 - $750 1.6%
Postage $350 - $428 0.9%
Save the Date Cards $311 - $380 0.8%
Thank You Cards $249 - $305 0.7%
Jewelry Cost $1,599 - $1,955 4.2%
Bracelet $160 - $196 0.4%
Earrings $139 - $169 0.4%
Necklace $184 - $224 0.5%
Wedding ring/band for HER $703 - $859 1.9%
Wedding ring/band for HIM $414 - $506 1.1%
Photography & Video Cost $2,098 - $2,564 5.5%
Digital or Photo cd/dvd $259 - $317 0.7%
Wedding Photographer $1,839 - $2,247 4.9%
Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost $22,891 - $27,977 60.4%
Officiant $195 - $239 0.5%
Wedding Cake/dessert $934 - $1,142 2.5%
Wedding Venue Accessories $746 - $912 2.0%
Wedding Venue Food Service $10,688 - $13,063 28.2%
Wedding Venue Location $6,857 - $8,381 18.1%
Wedding Venue Rentals $3,470 - $4,242 9.2%
Estimated Total Cost: $37,886 - $46,306 100%
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