For a wedding with 38 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $17,901 - $21,879. 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 $523. With a guest count of 38, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $17,901 - $21,879.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $17,901 - $21,879 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In United States, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,150 - $1,406. This represents about 6.4% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,150 - $1,406 |
6.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,150 - $1,406 |
6.4% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in United States is $127 - $155. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.7% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$127 - $155 |
0.7% |
|
Hair Service
|
$66 - $80 |
0.4% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$61 - $75 |
0.3% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,080 - $1,320, which is 6.0% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the United States area is $743 - $909.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,080 - $1,320 |
6.0% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$743 - $909 |
4.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$337 - $411 |
1.9% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,793 - $2,191. This accounts for roughly 10.0% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,793 - $2,191 |
10.0% |
|
Bouquets
|
$343 - $419 |
1.9% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$152 - $186 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$419 - $513 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$571 - $697 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$308 - $376 |
1.7% |
For wedding favors for 38 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $304 - $372.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$304 - $372 |
1.7% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$139 - $169 |
0.8% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$166 - $202 |
0.9% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $771 - $943. This is approximately 4.3% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$771 - $943 |
4.3% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$121 - $147 |
0.7% |
|
Guest Book
|
$58 - $70 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$211 - $257 |
1.2% |
|
Postage
|
$111 - $135 |
0.6% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$106 - $130 |
0.6% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$80 - $98 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$86 - $105 |
0.5% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $695 - $849, which is about 3.9% 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 $407 - $497, which is about 2.3% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,102 - $1,346 |
6.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$695 - $849 |
3.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$407 - $497 |
2.3% |
On average, couples in United States spend between $3,039 - $3,715 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 17.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in United States with 38 guests spend between $1,610 - $1,968 on wedding photography, which is about 9.0% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,039 - $3,715 |
17.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$387 - $473 |
2.2% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$530 - $648 |
3.0% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$512 - $626 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,610 - $1,968 |
9.0% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$8,535 - $10,431 |
47.7% |