Your Personalized Wedding Cost Estimate

Based on your selections, here is a detailed cost estimate for a wedding with 100 to 150 guests. This budget of $29,154 - $35,632 is a starting point to help you plan and allocate funds for your big day. Use the categories below to guide your vendor search and financial planning.

Overall Budget Summary: $29,154 - $35,632
Lives in: Columbus OH - Columbus OH Wedding Statistics
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 125 guests with a range of 100 to 150 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $233 - $285 to the total amount spent.

Itemized Cost Breakdown

Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories Cost $2,147 - $2,625 7.4%
Dress Accessories $255 - $311 0.9%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $118 - $144 0.4%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $275 - $336 0.9%
Wedding Dress $1,500 - $1,834 5.1%
Bakery Cost $362 - $442 1.2%
Wedding Cake/dessert $362 - $442 1.2%
Beauty & Spa Cost $222 - $272 0.8%
Hair Service $91 - $111 0.3%
Makeup Service $76 - $92 0.3%
Manicure & Pedicure $56 - $68 0.2%
Entertainment Cost $1,386 - $1,694 4.8%
DJ/MC $960 - $1,174 3.3%
Entertainment lighting $426 - $520 1.5%
Event Venue Cost $12,538 - $15,324 43.0%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $1,981 - $2,421 6.8%
Wedding Venue Food Service $3,819 - $4,667 13.1%
Wedding Venue Location $5,328 - $6,512 18.3%
Wedding Venue Rentals $1,410 - $1,724 4.8%
Flowers & Decorations Cost $2,192 - $2,680 7.5%
Bouquets $431 - $527 1.5%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $196 - $240 0.7%
Wedding Venue Accessories $258 - $316 0.9%
Wedding Venue Decorations $563 - $688 1.9%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $454 - $554 1.6%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $291 - $355 1.0%
Gifts & Favors Cost $756 - $924 2.6%
Gift/s for Attendants $111 - $135 0.4%
Gift/s for Parents $149 - $183 0.5%
Tips (for all services) $321 - $393 1.1%
Wedding Favors $175 - $213 0.6%
Invitations Cost $654 - $800 2.2%
Ceremony Programs $110 - $134 0.4%
Guest Book $51 - $63 0.2%
Invitations & Reply Cards $163 - $199 0.6%
Postage $82 - $100 0.3%
Save the Date Cards $97 - $119 0.3%
Table Name and Escort/place Cards $74 - $90 0.3%
Thank You Cards $77 - $95 0.3%
Jewelry Cost $5,009 - $6,123 17.2%
Engagement Ring $3,656 - $4,468 12.5%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1 $842 - $1,030 2.9%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2 $511 - $625 1.8%
Officiant Cost $248 - $303 0.8%
Officiant $248 - $303 0.8%
Other Events Cost $707 - $864 2.4%
Rehearsal Dinner $707 - $864 2.4%
Other Items Cost $395 - $483 1.4%
Hotel Room for After Reception $395 - $483 1.4%
Photography & Video Cost $2,537 - $3,101 8.7%
Engagement Session $355 - $433 1.2%
Wedding Photographer $2,183 - $2,668 7.5%
Estimated Total Cost: $29,154 - $35,632 100%

The average cost of a wedding is based on real spending reported by couples, not vendor price lists. It includes both new and used items, and services provided by professionals, independent providers, or even friends and family. Every wedding is unique, and what couples spend can vary widely depending on their preferences and circumstances.


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