For a wedding with 38 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $20,988 - $25,652. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in United States is approximately $614. With a guest count of 38, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $20,988 - $25,652.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $20,988 - $25,652 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In United States, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $239 - $293. This represents about 1.1% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $227 - $277.
In United States, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,310 - $1,602. This represents about 6.2% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,888 - $2,308 |
9.0% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$239 - $293 |
1.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$112 - $136 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$227 - $277 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,310 - $1,602 |
6.2% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in United States is $118 - $144. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.6% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$118 - $144 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$65 - $79 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$53 - $65 |
0.3% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,552 - $1,896, which is 7.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the United States area is $842 - $1,029.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,552 - $1,896 |
7.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$842 - $1,029 |
4.0% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$710 - $868 |
3.4% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,199 - $1,465. This accounts for roughly 5.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,199 - $1,465 |
5.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$310 - $378 |
1.5% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$140 - $171 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$477 - $583 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$176 - $216 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$96 - $118 |
0.5% |
For wedding favors for 38 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $188 - $230.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$188 - $230 |
0.9% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$117 - $143 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$71 - $87 |
0.3% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $198 - $242. This is approximately 0.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$198 - $242 |
0.9% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$38 - $46 |
0.2% |
|
Guest Book
|
$18 - $22 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$66 - $80 |
0.3% |
|
Postage
|
$24 - $30 |
0.1% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$25 - $31 |
0.1% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$27 - $33 |
0.1% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $962 - $1,176, which is about 4.6% 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 HIM) is estimated at $568 - $694, which is about 2.7% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$6,130 - $7,492 |
29.2% |
|
Bracelet
|
$199 - $243 |
0.9% |
|
Earrings
|
$173 - $211 |
0.8% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,228 - $5,168 |
20.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$962 - $1,176 |
4.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$568 - $694 |
2.7% |
On average, couples in United States spend between $2,591 - $3,167 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 12.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in United States with 38 guests spend between $1,988 - $2,430 on wedding photography, which is about 9.5% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,591 - $3,167 |
12.3% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$254 - $310 |
1.2% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$349 - $427 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,988 - $2,430 |
9.5% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$7,124 - $8,708 |
33.9% |