Average cost of a with 200 to 300 guests is between $70,594 and $86,282

Wedding Cost Summary

What is the average cost of a Its a fall wedding with 200 to 300 guests. The ceremony is at a church or other place of worship and reception is at a country club or golf course. The type of wedding is Elegant, Formal and the wedding color theme is Champagne. The estimated cost for this type of wedding is typically between $70,594 and $86,282.

Lives in: Baltimore MD - Baltimore MD Wedding Statistics
Season: Fall Wedding
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 250 guests with a range of 200 to 300 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $282 - $345 to the total amount spent.
The ceremony will be at one location while the reception will be at another
Ceremony Location: a church or other place of worship
Reception Location: a country club or golf course
Type of wedding: Elegant, Formal
Wedding color theme: Champagne
Highest priorities:
  • Attire & Accessories (Wedding Dress, Suit, etc.)
  • Bakery (Wedding Cake/dessert)
  • Beauty, Health & Spa (Hair, Makeup, etc.)
  • Ceremony Officiator (Officiant, Celebrant, etc.)
  • Entertainment (DJ, Live Band, Musician/s, etc.)
  • Event Food Service, Catering, Bar Service
  • Event Location/Venue
  • Event Rentals
  • Flowers & Decorations
  • Gifts & Favors
  • Invitations
  • Jewelry (Rings and Other Jewelry)
  • Photography & Video
  • Planner/Coordinator
  • Transportation

Wedding Cost by Category and Item

Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories $2,729 - $3,335 3.9%
Dress Accessories $311 - $381 0.4%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $147 - $179 0.2%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $336 - $410 0.5%
Wedding Dress $1,935 - $2,365 2.7%
Beauty & Spa $347 - $425 0.5%
Hair Service $140 - $172 0.2%
Makeup Service $116 - $142 0.2%
Manicure & Pedicure $91 - $111 0.1%
Entertainment $3,635 - $4,443 5.1%
Live Band $3,635 - $4,443 5.1%
Flowers & Decorations $4,690 - $5,732 6.6%
Bouquets $698 - $854 1.0%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $314 - $384 0.4%
Wedding Venue Decorations $966 - $1,180 1.4%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $1,756 - $2,146 2.5%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $956 - $1,168 1.4%
Gifts & Favors $1,643 - $2,009 2.3%
Gift/s for Attendants $147 - $179 0.2%
Tips (for all services) $1,097 - $1,341 1.6%
Wedding Favors $400 - $488 0.6%
Invitations $1,263 - $1,543 1.8%
Engagement Announcements $180 - $220 0.3%
Guest Book $99 - $121 0.1%
Invitations & Reply Cards $356 - $436 0.5%
Postage $166 - $202 0.2%
Save the Date Cards $180 - $220 0.3%
Table Name and Escort/place Cards $137 - $167 0.2%
Thank You Cards $145 - $177 0.2%
Jewelry $2,780 - $3,398 3.9%
Bracelet $250 - $306 0.4%
Earrings $216 - $264 0.3%
Necklace $286 - $350 0.4%
Wedding ring/band for HER $1,274 - $1,558 1.8%
Wedding ring/band for HIM $753 - $921 1.1%
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Photography & Video $7,249 - $8,859 10.3%
Engagement Session $388 - $474 0.5%
Photo Booth $419 - $512 0.6%
Wedding album/s or photo book/s $794 - $970 1.1%
Wedding Photographer $3,371 - $4,121 4.8%
Wedding Videographer $2,277 - $2,783 3.2%
Planner/Consultant $5,762 - $7,042 8.2%
Full Service $5,762 - $7,042 8.2%
Venue, Catering & Rentals $40,496 - $49,496 57.4%
Hotel Room for After Reception $339 - $415 0.5%
Limo Rental $932 - $1,139 1.3%
Officiant $406 - $496 0.6%
Other Transportation $1,409 - $1,723 2.0%
Wedding Cake/dessert $1,127 - $1,377 1.6%
Wedding Venue Accessories $482 - $590 0.7%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $6,611 - $8,080 9.4%
Wedding Venue Food Service $12,909 - $15,777 18.3%
Wedding Venue Location $11,393 - $13,925 16.1%
Wedding Venue Rentals $4,889 - $5,975 6.9%
Estimated Total Cost: $70,594 - $86,282 100%

NOTE: The average cost of a wedding is based on the answers to your questions and spending of other couples getting married, not vendor prices. This typically includes purchases of both new and used items. This typically includes purchases of services from professionals, someone that simply provides the service, or a hired family member or friend. Every wedding is different, and the amount couples spend can vary widely.


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