For a wedding with 400 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $89,502 - $109,392. 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 $249. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $89,502 - $109,392.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $89,502 - $109,392 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In United States, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $259 - $317. 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 $279 - $341.
In United States, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,527 - $1,867. This represents about 1.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,185 - $2,671 |
2.4% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$259 - $317 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$120 - $146 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$279 - $341 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,527 - $1,867 |
1.7% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in United States is $1,903 - $2,325. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the United States area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,903 - $2,325 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,903 - $2,325 |
2.1% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in United States is $212 - $260. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.2% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$212 - $260 |
0.2% |
|
Hair Service
|
$86 - $106 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$72 - $88 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$54 - $66 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,992 - $4,879, which is 4.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the United States area is $955 - $1,167.
For a live band, couples in United States typically budget around $2,614 - $3,194 which is 2.9% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,992 - $4,879 |
4.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$955 - $1,167 |
1.1% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$423 - $517 |
0.5% |
|
Live Band
|
$2,614 - $3,194 |
2.9% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in United States, you should budget approximately $49,201 - $60,135, which is about 55.0% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$49,201 - $60,135 |
55.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$10,918 - $13,344 |
12.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$21,046 - $25,722 |
23.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$9,466 - $11,570 |
10.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$7,772 - $9,499 |
8.7% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $6,345 - $7,755. This accounts for roughly 7.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$6,345 - $7,755 |
7.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$409 - $499 |
0.5% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$185 - $227 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$1,284 - $1,570 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$551 - $673 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,389 - $2,919 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,527 - $1,867 |
1.7% |
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $2,898 - $3,542.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$2,898 - $3,542 |
3.2% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$111 - $135 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$149 - $183 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,769 - $2,163 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$869 - $1,062 |
1.0% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $3,861 - $4,719. This is approximately 4.3% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$3,861 - $4,719 |
4.3% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$545 - $666 |
0.6% |
|
Guest Book
|
$254 - $310 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$810 - $990 |
0.9% |
|
Postage
|
$490 - $598 |
0.5% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$530 - $648 |
0.6% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$482 - $590 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$368 - $450 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$383 - $468 |
0.4% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $869 - $1,063, which is about 1.0% 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 $527 - $645, which is about 0.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,171 - $6,320 |
5.8% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,774 - $4,612 |
4.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$869 - $1,063 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$527 - $645 |
0.6% |
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the United States area is $239 - $292. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$239 - $292 |
0.3% |
|
Officiant
|
$239 - $292 |
0.3% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $703 - $859.
| Other Events Cost |
$703 - $859 |
0.8% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$703 - $859 |
0.8% |
| Other Items Cost |
$381 - $465 |
0.4% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$381 - $465 |
0.4% |
On average, couples in United States spend between $5,082 - $6,212 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 5.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in United States with 400 guests spend between $2,170 - $2,652 on wedding photography, which is about 2.4% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in United States is $1,649 - $2,015. This makes up a portion of your (1.8%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,082 - $6,212 |
5.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$355 - $433 |
0.4% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$393 - $481 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$516 - $630 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,170 - $2,652 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,649 - $2,015 |
1.8% |
The cost for a Wedding Planner in United States is estimated to be $3,435 - $4,199. This service accounts for 3.8% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$3,435 - $4,199 |
3.8% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$3,435 - $4,199 |
3.8% |
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $3,895 - $4,761.
| Transportation Cost |
$3,895 - $4,761 |
4.4% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$3,895 - $4,761 |
4.4% |