For a wedding with 250 guests in the Baltimore, MD, the estimated total cost is around $80,984 - $98,980. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Baltimore, MD is approximately $360. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $80,984 - $98,980.
The average wedding cost in Baltimore, MD is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $80,984 - $98,980 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Glenwood MD, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $839 - $1,025. This represents about 1.0% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $933 - $1,141.
In Glenwood MD, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $5,126 - $6,266. This represents about 6.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$7,241 - $8,851 |
8.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$839 - $1,025 |
1.0% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$343 - $419 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$933 - $1,141 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$5,126 - $6,266 |
6.3% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in Baltimore, MD is $1,053 - $1,287. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Baltimore, MD area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,053 - $1,287 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,053 - $1,287 |
1.3% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Baltimore, MD is $340 - $416. 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 |
$340 - $416 |
0.4% |
|
Hair Service
|
$149 - $182 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$126 - $154 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$66 - $80 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $7,320 - $8,946, which is 9.0% of your total.
For a live band, couples in Baltimore, MD typically budget around $5,136 - $6,278 which is 6.3% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$7,320 - $8,946 |
9.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$745 - $911 |
0.9% |
|
Live Band
|
$5,136 - $6,278 |
6.3% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$1,438 - $1,758 |
1.8% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in Baltimore, MD, you should budget approximately $31,452 - $38,442, which is about 38.8% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$31,452 - $38,442 |
38.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$5,422 - $6,626 |
6.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$10,529 - $12,869 |
13.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$11,695 - $14,293 |
14.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,807 - $4,653 |
4.7% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,092 - $6,224. This accounts for roughly 6.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,092 - $6,224 |
6.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$673 - $823 |
0.8% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$293 - $358 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$1,220 - $1,492 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$898 - $1,098 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,174 - $1,434 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$834 - $1,020 |
1.0% |
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $2,063 - $2,521.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$2,063 - $2,521 |
2.5% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$143 - $175 |
0.2% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$263 - $321 |
0.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$912 - $1,114 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$745 - $911 |
0.9% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,944 - $3,598. This is approximately 3.6% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,944 - $3,598 |
3.6% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$534 - $652 |
0.7% |
|
Guest Book
|
$221 - $271 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$708 - $866 |
0.9% |
|
Postage
|
$253 - $309 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$501 - $613 |
0.6% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$362 - $442 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$365 - $446 |
0.5% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $2,682 - $3,278, which is about 3.3% 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 Partner 2) is estimated at $1,613 - $1,971, which is about 2.0% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$6,382 - $7,800 |
7.9% |
|
Bracelet
|
$575 - $703 |
0.7% |
|
Earrings
|
$679 - $829 |
0.8% |
|
Necklace
|
$833 - $1,019 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$2,682 - $3,278 |
3.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,613 - $1,971 |
2.0% |
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Baltimore, MD area is $289 - $353. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$289 - $353 |
0.4% |
|
Officiant
|
$289 - $353 |
0.4% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,229 - $1,502.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,229 - $1,502 |
1.5% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,229 - $1,502 |
1.5% |
| Other Items Cost |
$509 - $622 |
0.6% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$509 - $622 |
0.6% |
On average, couples in Baltimore, MD spend between $8,184 - $10,002 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 10.1% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Baltimore, MD with 250 guests spend between $3,602 - $4,402 on wedding photography, which is about 4.4% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Baltimore, MD is $3,080 - $3,764. This makes up a portion of your (3.8%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$8,184 - $10,002 |
10.1% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$473 - $578 |
0.6% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$470 - $574 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$560 - $684 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,602 - $4,402 |
4.4% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,080 - $3,764 |
3.8% |
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Baltimore, MD is estimated to be $4,964 - $6,068. This service accounts for 6.1% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$4,964 - $6,068 |
6.1% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$4,964 - $6,068 |
6.1% |
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,922 - $2,350.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,922 - $2,350 |
2.4% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$1,922 - $2,350 |
2.4% |