Average cost of a with more than 300 guests is between $90,924 and $111,130

Wedding Cost Summary

What is the average cost of a Its a summer wedding with more than 300 guests. The ceremony is at a church or other place of worship and reception is at a banquet hall. The type of wedding is Destination, Elegant, Formal, Fun, Romantic, Theme, Traditional and the wedding color theme is Gold. The estimated cost for this type of wedding is typically between $90,924 and $111,130.

Lives in: Harrisburg PA - Harrisburg PA Wedding Statistics
Season: Summer Wedding
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 400 guests with a range of more than 300 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $227 - $278 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 banquet hall
Type of wedding: Destination, Elegant, Formal, Fun, Romantic, Theme, Traditional
Wedding color theme: Gold
Highest priorities:
  • Attire & Accessories (Wedding Dress, Suit, etc.)
  • Bakery (Wedding Cake/dessert)
  • Beauty, Health & Spa (Hair, Makeup, etc.)
  • Ceremony Officiator (Officiant, Celebrant, etc.)
  • Entertainment (DJ, Live Band, Musician/s, etc.)
  • Event Food Service, Catering, Bar Service
  • Event Location/Venue
  • Event Rentals
  • Flowers & Decorations
  • Gifts & Favors
  • Invitations
  • Jewelry (Rings and Other Jewelry)
  • Photography & Video
  • Planner/Coordinator
  • Transportation

Wedding Cost by Category and Item

Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories $2,152 - $2,630 2.4%
Dress Accessories $254 - $310 0.3%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $119 - $145 0.1%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $263 - $321 0.3%
Wedding Dress $1,517 - $1,854 1.7%
Beauty & Spa $127 - $155 0.1%
Hair Service $77 - $94 0.1%
Manicure & Pedicure $50 - $62 0.1%
Entertainment $1,876 - $2,292 2.1%
DJ/MC $833 - $1,019 0.9%
Entertainment lighting $338 - $414 0.4%
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble $704 - $860 0.8%
Flowers & Decorations $5,360 - $6,551 5.9%
Bouquets $377 - $461 0.4%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $170 - $208 0.2%
Wedding Venue Decorations $496 - $606 0.5%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $2,794 - $3,414 3.1%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $1,523 - $1,861 1.7%
Gifts & Favors $3,205 - $3,917 3.5%
Tips (for all services) $1,886 - $2,305 2.1%
Wedding Favors $1,319 - $1,613 1.5%
Invitations $2,462 - $3,010 2.7%
Guest Book $301 - $367 0.3%
Invitations & Reply Cards $1,087 - $1,329 1.2%
Postage $635 - $776 0.7%
Thank You Cards $440 - $538 0.5%
Jewelry $6,691 - $8,177 7.4%
Bracelet $207 - $253 0.2%
Earrings $179 - $219 0.2%
Engagement Ring $4,455 - $5,445 4.9%
Necklace $238 - $290 0.3%
Wedding ring/band for HER $1,013 - $1,239 1.1%
Wedding ring/band for HIM $599 - $732 0.7%
Jewelry Insurance $4/mth - $9/mth Get a Quote
Photography & Video $4,054 - $4,954 4.5%
Digital or Photo cd/dvd $254 - $310 0.3%
Photo Booth $341 - $417 0.4%
Wedding album/s or photo book/s $455 - $557 0.5%
Wedding Photographer $1,793 - $2,191 2.0%
Wedding Videographer $1,211 - $1,480 1.3%
Planner/Consultant $6,748 - $8,248 7.4%
A La Carte Services $954 - $1,166 1.0%
Day of Coordinator $818 - $1,000 0.9%
For Getting Started $878 - $1,073 1.0%
Full Service $3,050 - $3,728 3.4%
Month of Direction $1,049 - $1,282 1.2%
Venue, Catering & Rentals $58,251 - $71,195 64.1%
Hotel Room for After Reception $283 - $345 0.3%
Limo Rental $547 - $669 0.6%
Officiant $239 - $292 0.3%
Other Transportation $3,001 - $3,667 3.3%
Rehearsal Dinner $572 - $699 0.6%
Wedding Cake/dessert $1,930 - $2,358 2.1%
Wedding Venue Accessories $1,657 - $2,025 1.8%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $11,611 - $14,191 12.8%
Wedding Venue Food Service $22,673 - $27,711 24.9%
Wedding Venue Location $7,153 - $8,743 7.9%
Wedding Venue Rentals $8,587 - $10,495 9.4%
Estimated Total Cost: $90,924 - $111,130 100%

NOTE: The average cost of a wedding is based on the answers to your questions and spending of other couples getting married, not vendor prices. This typically includes purchases of both new and used items. This typically includes purchases of services from professionals, someone that simply provides the service, or a hired family member or friend. Every wedding is different, and the amount couples spend can vary widely.


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