For a wedding with 175 guests in the St.Louis, the estimated total cost is around $37,997 - $46,441. 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 is approximately $241. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $37,997 - $46,441.
The average wedding cost in St.Louis is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $37,997 - $46,441 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $322 - $394.
In Barnhart MO, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,817 - $2,221. This represents about 4.8% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,139 - $2,615 |
5.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$322 - $394 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,817 - $2,221 |
4.8% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $4,721 - $5,770, which is 12.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the St.Louis area is $1,129 - $1,379.
For a live band, couples in St.Louis typically budget around $3,099 - $3,787 which is 8.2% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$4,721 - $5,770 |
12.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,129 - $1,379 |
3.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$493 - $603 |
1.3% |
|
Live Band
|
$3,099 - $3,787 |
8.2% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in St.Louis, you should budget approximately $22,935 - $28,031, which is about 60.4% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$22,935 - $28,031 |
60.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,595 - $4,393 |
9.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$6,995 - $8,549 |
18.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$9,808 - $11,988 |
25.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,537 - $3,101 |
6.7% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,202 - $2,692. This accounts for roughly 5.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,202 - $2,692 |
5.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$489 - $597 |
1.3% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$217 - $265 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$662 - $810 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$834 - $1,020 |
2.2% |
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $813 - $993.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$813 - $993 |
2.1% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$103 - $125 |
0.3% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$130 - $158 |
0.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$581 - $710 |
1.5% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $950 - $1,161. This is approximately 2.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$950 - $1,161 |
2.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$156 - $190 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$73 - $89 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$257 - $314 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$111 - $135 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$139 - $169 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$104 - $128 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$111 - $135 |
0.3% |
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the St.Louis area is $241 - $295. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$241 - $295 |
0.6% |
|
Officiant
|
$241 - $295 |
0.6% |
| Other Items Cost |
$387 - $473 |
1.0% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$387 - $473 |
1.0% |
On average, couples in St.Louis spend between $2,585 - $3,159 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 6.8% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in St.Louis with 175 guests spend between $2,585 - $3,159 on wedding photography, which is about 6.8% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,585 - $3,159 |
6.8% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,585 - $3,159 |
6.8% |
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,025 - $1,253.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,025 - $1,253 |
2.7% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$1,025 - $1,253 |
2.7% |