For a wedding with 250 guests in the Nashville TN, the estimated total cost is around $56,682 - $69,278. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Nashville TN is approximately $252. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $56,682 - $69,278.
The average wedding cost in Nashville TN is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $56,682 - $69,278 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Hendersonville TN, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $257 - $314. This represents about 0.5% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $271 - $331.
In Hendersonville TN, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,534 - $1,874. This represents about 2.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,175 - $2,659 |
3.8% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$257 - $314 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$114 - $140 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$271 - $331 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,534 - $1,874 |
2.7% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in Nashville TN is $935 - $1,143. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Nashville TN area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$935 - $1,143 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$935 - $1,143 |
1.6% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Nashville TN is $199 - $243. 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 |
$199 - $243 |
0.4% |
|
Hair Service
|
$81 - $99 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$67 - $81 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$51 - $63 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,634 - $4,442, which is 6.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Nashville TN area is $892 - $1,090.
For a live band, couples in Nashville TN typically budget around $2,357 - $2,881 which is 4.2% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,634 - $4,442 |
6.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$892 - $1,090 |
1.6% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$385 - $471 |
0.7% |
|
Live Band
|
$2,357 - $2,881 |
4.2% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in Nashville TN, you should budget approximately $25,484 - $31,147, which is about 45.0% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$25,484 - $31,147 |
45.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$4,825 - $5,897 |
8.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$9,385 - $11,471 |
16.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$7,852 - $9,596 |
13.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,422 - $4,182 |
6.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,735 - $4,565. This accounts for roughly 6.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,735 - $4,565 |
6.6% |
|
Bouquets
|
$444 - $542 |
0.8% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$197 - $241 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$563 - $689 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,180 - $1,442 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$730 - $892 |
1.3% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,404 - $1,716.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,404 - $1,716 |
2.5% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$99 - $121 |
0.2% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$126 - $154 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$784 - $958 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$395 - $483 |
0.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,598 - $1,954. This is approximately 2.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,598 - $1,954 |
2.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$222 - $272 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$104 - $128 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$366 - $448 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$184 - $224 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$217 - $265 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$197 - $241 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$149 - $183 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$158 - $194 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $810 - $990, which is about 1.4% 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 $482 - $590, which is about 0.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$4,858 - $5,938 |
8.6% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,566 - $4,358 |
6.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$810 - $990 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$482 - $590 |
0.9% |
Officiant
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Nashville TN area is $235 - $287. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$235 - $287 |
0.4% |
|
Officiant
|
$235 - $287 |
0.4% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $683 - $835.
| Other Events Cost |
$683 - $835 |
1.2% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$683 - $835 |
1.2% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$379 - $463 |
0.7% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Nashville TN spend between $5,279 - $6,452 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 9.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Nashville TN with 250 guests spend between $2,020 - $2,468 on wedding photography, which is about 3.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Nashville TN is $1,479 - $1,807. This makes up a portion of your (2.6%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,279 - $6,452 |
9.3% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$265 - $323 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$349 - $427 |
0.6% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$381 - $465 |
0.7% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$286 - $350 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$500 - $611 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,020 - $2,468 |
3.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,479 - $1,807 |
2.6% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Nashville TN is estimated to be $1,468 - $1,794. This service accounts for 2.6% of your total budget.
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Nashville TN is estimated to be $2,968 - $3,628. This service accounts for 5.2% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$6,084 - $7,436 |
10.7% |
|
Hourly Services
|
$1,648 - $2,014 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,468 - $1,794 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$2,968 - $3,628 |
5.2% |