Your Personalized Wedding Cost Estimate
for 2026
Based on your selections, here is a detailed cost estimate for a wedding with 25 to 50 guests. This budget of $11,660 - $14,251 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.
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Overall Budget Summary:
$11,660 - $14,251
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Lives in: Fort Wayne IN
- Fort Wayne IN Wedding Statistics
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| Season:
Summer Wedding in 2026
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| How many guests:
This estimate is based on having 38 guests with a range of 25 to 50 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $307 - $375 to the total amount spent.
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| The ceremony and reception will be at the same location |
| Wedding Location:
a garden or park
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| Type of wedding:
Fun, Garden, Simple
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| Wedding color theme:
Ivory
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Highest priorities:
- Entertainment (DJ, Live Band, Musician/s, etc.)
- Event Location/Venue
- Photography & Video
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Itemized Cost Breakdown
| Category > Item |
Estimated Cost |
% of Total |
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$212 - $259 |
1.8% |
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Hair Service
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$86 - $106 |
0.7% |
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Makeup Service
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$72 - $88 |
0.6% |
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Manicure & Pedicure
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$53 - $65 |
0.5% |
| Event Venue Cost |
$3,894 - $4,760 |
33.4% |
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Wedding Venue Food Service
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$1,095 - $1,339 |
9.4% |
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Wedding Venue Location
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$2,395 - $2,927 |
20.5% |
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Wedding Venue Rentals
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$404 - $494 |
3.5% |
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$805 - $983 |
6.9% |
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Bouquets
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$436 - $532 |
3.7% |
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Boutonnieres, Corsages
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$197 - $241 |
1.7% |
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Wedding Venue Accessories
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$82 - $100 |
0.7% |
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Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
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$90 - $110 |
0.8% |
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$318 - $388 |
2.7% |
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Gift/s for Attendants
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$96 - $118 |
0.8% |
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Gift/s for Parents
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$130 - $158 |
1.1% |
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Tips (for all services)
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$92 - $112 |
0.8% |
| Invitations Cost |
$174 - $212 |
1.5% |
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Guest Book
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$16 - $20 |
0.1% |
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Invitations & Reply Cards
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$51 - $63 |
0.4% |
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Postage
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$28 - $34 |
0.2% |
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Save the Date Cards
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$31 - $37 |
0.3% |
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Table Name and Escort/place Cards
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$23 - $29 |
0.2% |
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Thank You Cards
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$24 - $30 |
0.2% |
| Jewelry Cost |
$2,867 - $3,504 |
24.6% |
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Engagement Ring
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$2,515 - $3,073 |
21.6% |
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Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
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$352 - $430 |
3.0% |
| Other Events Cost |
$648 - $792 |
5.6% |
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Rehearsal Dinner
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$648 - $792 |
5.6% |
| Other Items Cost |
$372 - $454 |
3.2% |
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Hotel Room for After Reception
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$372 - $454 |
3.2% |
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,372 - $2,899 |
20.3% |
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Wedding Photographer
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$2,372 - $2,899 |
20.3% |
| Estimated Total Cost: |
$11,660 - $14,251 |
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.