For a wedding with 250 guests in the Akron OH, the estimated total cost is around $53,419 - $65,289. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
    
   
  
  
  
    
    
      On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Akron OH is approximately $237. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $53,419 - $65,289.
    
   
  
  
    
    
      The average wedding cost in Akron OH is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $53,419 - $65,289 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
    
   
  
            
                
                
                    In Akron OH, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $333 - $407. This represents about 0.6% of your total wedding expenses.
                
             
            
            
                
                
                    The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $359 - $439.
                
             
            
            
                
                
                    In Akron OH, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,964 - $2,400. This represents about 3.7% of your total wedding expenses.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Attire & Accessories Cost | 
                      $2,811 - $3,435 | 
                      5.3% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Dress Accessories
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                      $333 - $407 | 
                      0.6% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
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                      $155 - $189 | 
                      0.3% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
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                      $359 - $439 | 
                      0.7% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Dress
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                      $1,964 - $2,400 | 
                      3.7% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
            
                
                
                    The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in Akron OH is $967 - $1,181. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
                
             
            
            
                
                
                    In the Akron OH area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Bakery Cost | 
                      $967 - $1,181 | 
                      1.8% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Cake/dessert
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                      $967 - $1,181 | 
                      1.8% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Akron OH is $227 - $277. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.4% of the total budget.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Beauty & Spa Cost | 
                      $227 - $277 | 
                      0.4% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Hair Service
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                      $95 - $116 | 
                      0.2% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Makeup Service
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                      $79 - $97 | 
                      0.1% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Manicure & Pedicure
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                      $53 - $65 | 
                      0.1% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,494 - $1,826, which is 2.8% of your total.
            
         
        
            
                
                
                    The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Akron OH area is $1,035 - $1,265.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Entertainment Cost | 
                      $1,494 - $1,826 | 
                      2.8% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          DJ/MC
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                      $1,035 - $1,265 | 
                      1.9% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Entertainment lighting
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                      $459 - $561 | 
                      0.9% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in Akron OH, you should budget approximately $27,742 - $33,906, which is about 51.9% of your total budget.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Event Venue Cost | 
                      $27,742 - $33,906 | 
                      51.9% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Bar Service
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                      $5,376 - $6,570 | 
                      10.1% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Food Service
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                      $10,362 - $12,664 | 
                      19.4% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Location
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                      $8,178 - $9,996 | 
                      15.3% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Rentals
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                      $3,826 - $4,676 | 
                      7.2% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,996 - $4,884. This accounts for roughly 7.5% of your total expenses.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Flowers & Decorations Cost | 
                      $3,996 - $4,884 | 
                      7.5% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Bouquets
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                      $448 - $548 | 
                      0.8% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Boutonnieres, Corsages
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                      $203 - $249 | 
                      0.4% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Accessories
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                      $756 - $924 | 
                      1.4% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Decorations
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                      $599 - $733 | 
                      1.1% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
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                      $1,213 - $1,483 | 
                      2.3% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
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                      $776 - $948 | 
                      1.5% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,652 - $2,020.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Gifts & Favors Cost | 
                      $1,652 - $2,020 | 
                      3.1% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Gift/s for Attendants
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                      $114 - $140 | 
                      0.2% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Gift/s for Parents
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                      $155 - $189 | 
                      0.3% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Tips (for all services)
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                      $871 - $1,065 | 
                      1.6% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Favors
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                      $512 - $626 | 
                      1.0% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,900 - $2,322. This is approximately 3.6% of your overall budget.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Invitations Cost | 
                      $1,900 - $2,322 | 
                      3.6% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Ceremony Programs
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                      $320 - $391 | 
                      0.6% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Guest Book
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                      $149 - $182 | 
                      0.3% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Invitations & Reply Cards
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                      $476 - $582 | 
                      0.9% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Postage
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                      $229 - $279 | 
                      0.4% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Save the Date Cards
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                      $284 - $348 | 
                      0.5% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Table Name and Escort/place Cards
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                      $217 - $265 | 
                      0.4% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Thank You Cards
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                      $226 - $276 | 
                      0.4% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
            
                
                
                    The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,098 - $1,342, which is about 2.1% 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 Partner 2) is estimated at $667 - $815, which is about 1.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Jewelry Cost | 
                      $6,530 - $7,982 | 
                      12.2% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Engagement Ring
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                      $4,766 - $5,825 | 
                      8.9% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
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                      $1,098 - $1,342 | 
                      2.1% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
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                      $667 - $815 | 
                      1.2% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
            
                
                
                    The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Akron OH area is $234 - $286. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Officiant Cost | 
                      $234 - $286 | 
                      0.4% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Officiant
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                      $234 - $286 | 
                      0.4% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
            
                
                
                    For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $762 - $932.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Other Events Cost | 
                      $762 - $932 | 
                      1.4% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Rehearsal Dinner
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                      $762 - $932 | 
                      1.4% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Other Items Cost | 
                      $374 - $458 | 
                      0.7% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Hotel Room for After Reception
                       | 
                      $374 - $458 | 
                      0.7% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                On average, couples in Akron OH spend between $3,094 - $3,782 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 5.8% of your overall budget.
            
         
        
            
                
                
                    On average, couples in Akron OH with 250 guests spend between $2,727 - $3,333 on wedding photography, which is about 5.1% of your total wedding cost.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Photography & Video Cost | 
                      $3,094 - $3,782 | 
                      5.8% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Engagement Session
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                      $367 - $449 | 
                      0.7% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Photographer
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                      $2,727 - $3,333 | 
                      5.1% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,635 - $1,999.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Transportation Cost | 
                      $1,635 - $1,999 | 
                      3.1% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Other Transportation
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                      $1,635 - $1,999 | 
                      3.1% |