For a wedding with 250 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $67,116 - $82,030. 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 $298. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $67,116 - $82,030.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $67,116 - $82,030 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Ashton IA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $220 - $268. This represents about 0.3% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $232 - $284.
In Ashton IA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,340 - $1,638. This represents about 2.0% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,895 - $2,316 |
2.8% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$220 - $268 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$103 - $125 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$232 - $284 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,340 - $1,638 |
2.0% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Ashton IA is $188 - $230. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.3% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$188 - $230 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$76 - $92 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$62 - $76 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$50 - $62 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,784 - $4,624, which is 5.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Ashton IA area is $825 - $1,009.
For a live band, couples in Ashton IA typically budget around $1,926 - $2,354 which is 2.9% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,784 - $4,624 |
5.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$825 - $1,009 |
1.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$335 - $409 |
0.5% |
|
Live Band
|
$1,926 - $2,354 |
2.9% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$698 - $853 |
1.0% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,075 - $3,759. This accounts for roughly 4.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,075 - $3,759 |
4.6% |
|
Bouquets
|
$351 - $429 |
0.5% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$158 - $194 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$469 - $573 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,357 - $1,659 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$740 - $904 |
1.1% |
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $2,478 - $3,028.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$2,478 - $3,028 |
3.7% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$113 - $139 |
0.2% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$135 - $165 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$920 - $1,124 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$1,310 - $1,601 |
2.0% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $6,226 - $7,610. This is approximately 9.3% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$6,226 - $7,610 |
9.3% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$766 - $936 |
1.1% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$655 - $801 |
1.0% |
|
Guest Book
|
$363 - $443 |
0.5% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$1,316 - $1,608 |
2.0% |
|
Postage
|
$689 - $842 |
1.0% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$743 - $908 |
1.1% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$661 - $807 |
1.0% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$503 - $615 |
0.7% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$532 - $650 |
0.8% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $846 - $1,034, which is about 1.3% 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 $499 - $609, which is about 0.7% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,569 - $6,807 |
8.3% |
|
Bracelet
|
$169 - $207 |
0.3% |
|
Earrings
|
$147 - $179 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,715 - $4,541 |
5.5% |
|
Necklace
|
$194 - $237 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$846 - $1,034 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$499 - $609 |
0.7% |
On average, couples in Ashton IA spend between $4,623 - $5,651 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 6.9% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Ashton IA with 250 guests spend between $1,775 - $2,169 on wedding photography, which is about 2.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Ashton IA is $1,199 - $1,465. This makes up a portion of your (1.8%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,623 - $5,651 |
6.9% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$254 - $310 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$336 - $410 |
0.5% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$341 - $417 |
0.5% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$264 - $322 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$455 - $557 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,775 - $2,169 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,199 - $1,465 |
1.8% |
The cost for a Full Service in Ashton IA is estimated to be $3,020 - $3,692. This service accounts for 4.5% of your total budget.
The cost for a Month of Direction in Ashton IA is estimated to be $1,037 - $1,267. This service accounts for 1.5% of your total budget.
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$6,678 - $8,162 |
9.9% |
|
A La Carte Services
|
$943 - $1,153 |
1.4% |
|
Full Service
|
$3,020 - $3,692 |
4.5% |
|
Month of Direction
|
$1,037 - $1,267 |
1.5% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$32,600 - $39,844 |
48.6% |