For a wedding with 125 guests in the Iowa City IA, the estimated total cost is around $20,251 - $24,751. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Iowa City IA is approximately $180. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $20,251 - $24,751.
The average wedding cost in Iowa City IA is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $20,251 - $24,751 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Iowa City IA is $402 - $492. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Iowa City IA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $3 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$402 - $492 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$402 - $492 |
2.0% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,298 - $1,586, which is 6.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Iowa City IA area is $906 - $1,108.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,298 - $1,586 |
6.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$906 - $1,108 |
4.5% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$392 - $479 |
1.9% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Iowa City IA, you should budget approximately $12,972 - $15,854, which is about 64.1% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$12,972 - $15,854 |
64.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,118 - $2,588 |
10.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,119 - $5,035 |
20.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$5,234 - $6,397 |
25.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,501 - $1,835 |
7.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,284 - $2,792. This accounts for roughly 11.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,284 - $2,792 |
11.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$420 - $514 |
2.1% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$187 - $229 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$539 - $659 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$509 - $622 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$355 - $433 |
1.8% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 125 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $344 - $420.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$344 - $420 |
1.7% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$344 - $420 |
1.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $665 - $813. This is approximately 3.3% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$665 - $813 |
3.3% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$98 - $120 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$51 - $63 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$178 - $218 |
0.9% |
|
Postage
|
$93 - $113 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$96 - $118 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$72 - $88 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$77 - $94 |
0.4% |
Officiant
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Iowa City IA area is $235 - $287. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$235 - $287 |
1.2% |
|
Officiant
|
$235 - $287 |
1.2% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Iowa City IA spend between $2,051 - $2,507 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 10.1% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Iowa City IA with 125 guests spend between $2,051 - $2,507 on wedding photography, which is about 10.1% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,051 - $2,507 |
10.1% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,051 - $2,507 |
10.1% |