Events & Entertainment Costs in Wisconsin

Verified cost ranges across cities in Wisconsin

Verified by 3 sourcesUpdated April 11, 2026

Events & Entertainment Cost Comparison — Wisconsin

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Wisconsin

Cost Comparison — Wedding Planner (Full Service)

Wisconsin3 sources

Low

$873

Typical

$2,187

High

$3,500

Milwaukee3 sources

Low

$847

Typical

$2,120

High

$3,393

Madison3 sources

Low

$850

Typical

$2,127

High

$3,405

Green Bay3 sources

Low

$813

Typical

$2,036

High

$3,258

Appleton3 sources

Low

$807

Typical

$2,021

High

$3,235

Racine3 sources

Low

$838

Typical

$2,098

High

$3,359

Oshkosh3 sources

Low

$812

Typical

$2,032

High

$3,253

Wausau3 sources

Low

$809

Typical

$2,026

High

$3,243

Sheboygan3 sources

Low

$821

Typical

$2,056

High

$3,290

Fond du Lac3 sources

Low

$800

Typical

$2,004

High

$3,207

Janesville3 sources

Low

$818

Typical

$2,049

High

$3,280

Eau Claire3 sources

Low

$810

Typical

$2,029

High

$3,248

La Crosse3 sources

Low

$801

Typical

$2,007

High

$3,212

Cost Comparison — Day-of Wedding Coordinator

Wisconsin3 sources

Low

$1,018

Typical

$1,544

High

$2,070

Milwaukee3 sources

Low

$987

Typical

$1,497

High

$2,007

Madison3 sources

Low

$991

Typical

$1,502

High

$2,014

Green Bay3 sources

Low

$948

Typical

$1,437

High

$1,927

Appleton3 sources

Low

$941

Typical

$1,427

High

$1,913

Racine3 sources

Low

$977

Typical

$1,482

High

$1,986

Oshkosh3 sources

Low

$946

Typical

$1,435

High

$1,924

Wausau3 sources

Low

$943

Typical

$1,431

High

$1,918

Sheboygan3 sources

Low

$957

Typical

$1,452

High

$1,946

Fond du Lac3 sources

Low

$933

Typical

$1,415

High

$1,897

Janesville3 sources

Low

$954

Typical

$1,447

High

$1,940

Eau Claire3 sources

Low

$945

Typical

$1,433

High

$1,921

La Crosse3 sources

Low

$935

Typical

$1,417

High

$1,900

Cost Comparison — Wedding Officiant

Wisconsin2 sources

Low

$100

Typical

$150

High

$200

Milwaukee2 sources

Low

$97

Typical

$145

High

$194

Madison2 sources

Low

$97

Typical

$146

High

$195

Green Bay2 sources

Low

$93

Typical

$140

High

$186

Appleton2 sources

Low

$92

Typical

$139

High

$185

Racine2 sources

Low

$96

Typical

$144

High

$192

Oshkosh2 sources

Low

$93

Typical

$139

High

$186

Wausau2 sources

Low

$93

Typical

$139

High

$185

Sheboygan2 sources

Low

$94

Typical

$141

High

$188

Fond du Lac2 sources

Low

$92

Typical

$137

High

$183

Janesville2 sources

Low

$94

Typical

$141

High

$187

Eau Claire2 sources

Low

$93

Typical

$139

High

$186

La Crosse2 sources

Low

$92

Typical

$138

High

$184

Cost Comparison — Wedding Dress Alterations

Wisconsin2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$125

High

$230

Milwaukee2 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$121

High

$223

Madison2 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$122

High

$224

Green Bay2 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$116

High

$214

Appleton2 sources

Low

$18

Typical

$116

High

$213

Racine2 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$120

High

$221

Oshkosh2 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$116

High

$214

Wausau2 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$116

High

$213

Sheboygan2 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$118

High

$216

Fond du Lac2 sources

Low

$18

Typical

$115

High

$211

Janesville2 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$117

High

$216

Eau Claire2 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$116

High

$213

La Crosse2 sources

Low

$18

Typical

$115

High

$211

Cost Comparison — Wedding Cake

Wisconsin3 sources

Low

$273

Typical

$6,319

High

$12,366

Milwaukee3 sources

Low

$264

Typical

$6,126

High

$11,987

Madison3 sources

Low

$265

Typical

$6,148

High

$12,031

Green Bay3 sources

Low

$254

Typical

$5,883

High

$11,511

Appleton3 sources

Low

$252

Typical

$5,840

High

$11,428

Racine3 sources

Low

$262

Typical

$6,064

High

$11,866

Oshkosh3 sources

Low

$253

Typical

$5,872

High

$11,491

Wausau3 sources

Low

$253

Typical

$5,855

High

$11,457

Sheboygan3 sources

Low

$256

Typical

$5,941

High

$11,625

Fond du Lac3 sources

Low

$250

Typical

$5,791

High

$11,332

Janesville3 sources

Low

$255

Typical

$5,921

High

$11,587

Eau Claire3 sources

Low

$253

Typical

$5,864

High

$11,475

La Crosse3 sources

Low

$250

Typical

$5,799

High

$11,348

Cost Comparison — Wedding Flowers (Full Package)

Wisconsin2 sources

Low

$425

Typical

$1,638

High

$2,850

Milwaukee2 sources

Low

$412

Typical

$1,587

High

$2,763

Madison2 sources

Low

$413

Typical

$1,593

High

$2,773

Green Bay2 sources

Low

$396

Typical

$1,524

High

$2,653

Appleton2 sources

Low

$393

Typical

$1,513

High

$2,634

Racine2 sources

Low

$408

Typical

$1,571

High

$2,735

Oshkosh2 sources

Low

$395

Typical

$1,522

High

$2,649

Wausau2 sources

Low

$394

Typical

$1,517

High

$2,641

Sheboygan2 sources

Low

$400

Typical

$1,539

High

$2,679

Fond du Lac2 sources

Low

$389

Typical

$1,501

High

$2,612

Janesville2 sources

Low

$398

Typical

$1,534

High

$2,670

Eau Claire2 sources

Low

$394

Typical

$1,520

High

$2,645

La Crosse2 sources

Low

$390

Typical

$1,503

High

$2,615

Cost Comparison — Event Centerpieces (Per Table)

Wisconsin2 sources

Low

$452

Typical

$550

High

$648

Milwaukee2 sources

Low

$438

Typical

$533

High

$628

Madison2 sources

Low

$440

Typical

$535

High

$630

Green Bay2 sources

Low

$421

Typical

$512

High

$603

Appleton2 sources

Low

$418

Typical

$508

High

$599

Racine2 sources

Low

$434

Typical

$528

High

$622

Oshkosh2 sources

Low

$420

Typical

$511

High

$602

Wausau2 sources

Low

$419

Typical

$510

High

$600

Sheboygan2 sources

Low

$425

Typical

$517

High

$609

Fond du Lac2 sources

Low

$414

Typical

$504

High

$594

Janesville2 sources

Low

$424

Typical

$515

High

$607

Eau Claire2 sources

Low

$419

Typical

$510

High

$601

La Crosse2 sources

Low

$415

Typical

$505

High

$595

Cost Comparison — Balloon Decor (Arch or Installation)

Wisconsin2 sources

Low

$450

Typical

$1,047

High

$1,643

Milwaukee2 sources

Low

$436

Typical

$1,015

High

$1,593

Madison2 sources

Low

$438

Typical

$1,018

High

$1,598

Green Bay2 sources

Low

$419

Typical

$974

High

$1,529

Appleton2 sources

Low

$416

Typical

$967

High

$1,518

Racine2 sources

Low

$432

Typical

$1,004

High

$1,577

Oshkosh2 sources

Low

$418

Typical

$973

High

$1,527

Wausau2 sources

Low

$417

Typical

$970

High

$1,522

Sheboygan2 sources

Low

$423

Typical

$984

High

$1,545

Fond du Lac2 sources

Low

$413

Typical

$959

High

$1,506

Janesville2 sources

Low

$422

Typical

$981

High

$1,539

Eau Claire2 sources

Low

$418

Typical

$971

High

$1,525

La Crosse2 sources

Low

$413

Typical

$960

High

$1,508

Cost Comparison — Wedding Photographer

Wisconsin3 sources

Low

$391

Typical

$2,104

High

$3,817

Milwaukee3 sources

Low

$379

Typical

$2,039

High

$3,700

Madison3 sources

Low

$380

Typical

$2,047

High

$3,713

Green Bay3 sources

Low

$364

Typical

$1,958

High

$3,553

Appleton3 sources

Low

$361

Typical

$1,944

High

$3,527

Racine3 sources

Low

$375

Typical

$2,019

High

$3,662

Oshkosh3 sources

Low

$363

Typical

$1,955

High

$3,547

Wausau3 sources

Low

$362

Typical

$1,949

High

$3,536

Sheboygan3 sources

Low

$367

Typical

$1,978

High

$3,588

Fond du Lac3 sources

Low

$358

Typical

$1,928

High

$3,498

Janesville3 sources

Low

$366

Typical

$1,971

High

$3,576

Eau Claire3 sources

Low

$363

Typical

$1,952

High

$3,542

La Crosse3 sources

Low

$359

Typical

$1,931

High

$3,503

Cost Comparison — Wedding Videographer

Wisconsin3 sources

Low

$439

Typical

$874

High

$1,308

Milwaukee3 sources

Low

$425

Typical

$847

High

$1,268

Madison3 sources

Low

$427

Typical

$850

High

$1,273

Green Bay3 sources

Low

$408

Typical

$813

High

$1,218

Appleton3 sources

Low

$405

Typical

$807

High

$1,209

Racine3 sources

Low

$421

Typical

$838

High

$1,255

Oshkosh3 sources

Low

$408

Typical

$812

High

$1,216

Wausau3 sources

Low

$406

Typical

$809

High

$1,212

Sheboygan3 sources

Low

$412

Typical

$821

High

$1,230

Fond du Lac3 sources

Low

$402

Typical

$800

High

$1,199

Janesville3 sources

Low

$411

Typical

$818

High

$1,226

Eau Claire3 sources

Low

$407

Typical

$811

High

$1,214

La Crosse3 sources

Low

$403

Typical

$802

High

$1,201

Cost Comparison — Photo Booth Rental

Wisconsin2 sources

Low

$204

Typical

$1,132

High

$2,060

Milwaukee2 sources

Low

$197

Typical

$1,097

High

$1,996

Madison2 sources

Low

$198

Typical

$1,101

High

$2,004

Green Bay2 sources

Low

$189

Typical

$1,053

High

$1,917

Appleton2 sources

Low

$188

Typical

$1,046

High

$1,903

Racine2 sources

Low

$195

Typical

$1,086

High

$1,976

Oshkosh2 sources

Low

$189

Typical

$1,052

High

$1,914

Wausau2 sources

Low

$189

Typical

$1,048

High

$1,908

Sheboygan2 sources

Low

$191

Typical

$1,064

High

$1,936

Fond du Lac2 sources

Low

$186

Typical

$1,037

High

$1,887

Janesville2 sources

Low

$191

Typical

$1,060

High

$1,930

Eau Claire2 sources

Low

$189

Typical

$1,050

High

$1,911

La Crosse2 sources

Low

$187

Typical

$1,038

High

$1,890

Cost Comparison — Wedding DJ

Wisconsin3 sources

Low

$158

Typical

$5,145

High

$10,132

Milwaukee3 sources

Low

$153

Typical

$4,988

High

$9,822

Madison3 sources

Low

$154

Typical

$5,006

High

$9,857

Green Bay3 sources

Low

$147

Typical

$4,789

High

$9,432

Appleton3 sources

Low

$146

Typical

$4,755

High

$9,364

Racine3 sources

Low

$152

Typical

$4,937

High

$9,722

Oshkosh3 sources

Low

$147

Typical

$4,781

High

$9,415

Wausau3 sources

Low

$147

Typical

$4,767

High

$9,387

Sheboygan3 sources

Low

$149

Typical

$4,837

High

$9,525

Fond du Lac3 sources

Low

$145

Typical

$4,715

High

$9,285

Janesville3 sources

Low

$148

Typical

$4,821

High

$9,493

Eau Claire3 sources

Low

$147

Typical

$4,775

High

$9,402

La Crosse3 sources

Low

$145

Typical

$4,722

High

$9,298

Cost Comparison — Event DJ (Party / Corporate)

Wisconsin3 sources

Low

$175

Typical

$1,653

High

$3,132

Milwaukee3 sources

Low

$170

Typical

$1,603

High

$3,036

Madison3 sources

Low

$170

Typical

$1,609

High

$3,047

Green Bay3 sources

Low

$163

Typical

$1,539

High

$2,915

Appleton3 sources

Low

$162

Typical

$1,528

High

$2,894

Racine3 sources

Low

$168

Typical

$1,587

High

$3,005

Oshkosh3 sources

Low

$163

Typical

$1,536

High

$2,910

Wausau3 sources

Low

$162

Typical

$1,532

High

$2,901

Sheboygan3 sources

Low

$165

Typical

$1,554

High

$2,944

Fond du Lac3 sources

Low

$160

Typical

$1,515

High

$2,870

Janesville3 sources

Low

$164

Typical

$1,549

High

$2,934

Eau Claire3 sources

Low

$162

Typical

$1,534

High

$2,906

La Crosse3 sources

Low

$161

Typical

$1,517

High

$2,874

Cost Comparison — Live Band (Wedding)

Wisconsin3 sources

Low

$610

Typical

$1,298

High

$1,986

Milwaukee3 sources

Low

$592

Typical

$1,259

High

$1,926

Madison3 sources

Low

$594

Typical

$1,263

High

$1,933

Green Bay3 sources

Low

$568

Typical

$1,209

High

$1,849

Appleton3 sources

Low

$564

Typical

$1,200

High

$1,836

Racine3 sources

Low

$586

Typical

$1,246

High

$1,906

Oshkosh3 sources

Low

$567

Typical

$1,207

High

$1,846

Wausau3 sources

Low

$565

Typical

$1,203

High

$1,840

Sheboygan3 sources

Low

$574

Typical

$1,221

High

$1,867

Fond du Lac3 sources

Low

$559

Typical

$1,190

High

$1,820

Janesville3 sources

Low

$572

Typical

$1,217

High

$1,861

Eau Claire3 sources

Low

$566

Typical

$1,205

High

$1,843

La Crosse3 sources

Low

$560

Typical

$1,191

High

$1,823

Cost Comparison — Live Band (Corporate / Party)

Wisconsin2 sources

Low

$341

Typical

$1,373

High

$2,405

Milwaukee2 sources

Low

$330

Typical

$1,331

High

$2,331

Madison2 sources

Low

$331

Typical

$1,335

High

$2,339

Green Bay2 sources

Low

$317

Typical

$1,278

High

$2,238

Appleton2 sources

Low

$315

Typical

$1,268

High

$2,222

Racine2 sources

Low

$327

Typical

$1,317

High

$2,307

Oshkosh2 sources

Low

$316

Typical

$1,275

High

$2,235

Wausau2 sources

Low

$315

Typical

$1,272

High

$2,228

Sheboygan2 sources

Low

$320

Typical

$1,290

High

$2,260

Fond du Lac2 sources

Low

$312

Typical

$1,258

High

$2,203

Janesville2 sources

Low

$319

Typical

$1,286

High

$2,253

Eau Claire2 sources

Low

$316

Typical

$1,274

High

$2,231

La Crosse2 sources

Low

$312

Typical

$1,260

High

$2,207

Cost Comparison — Wedding Catering (Per Person)

Wisconsin3 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$317

High

$613

Milwaukee3 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$307

High

$595

Madison3 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$308

High

$597

Green Bay3 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$295

High

$571

Appleton3 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$293

High

$567

Racine3 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$304

High

$589

Oshkosh3 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$294

High

$570

Wausau3 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$294

High

$568

Sheboygan3 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$298

High

$577

Fond du Lac3 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$290

High

$562

Janesville3 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$297

High

$575

Eau Claire3 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$294

High

$569

La Crosse3 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$291

High

$563

Cost Comparison — Event Catering (Per Person)

Wisconsin3 sources

Low

$379

Typical

$670

High

$960

Milwaukee3 sources

Low

$367

Typical

$649

High

$931

Madison3 sources

Low

$369

Typical

$652

High

$934

Green Bay3 sources

Low

$353

Typical

$623

High

$894

Appleton3 sources

Low

$350

Typical

$619

High

$888

Racine3 sources

Low

$364

Typical

$643

High

$922

Oshkosh3 sources

Low

$352

Typical

$622

High

$892

Wausau3 sources

Low

$351

Typical

$620

High

$890

Sheboygan3 sources

Low

$356

Typical

$630

High

$903

Fond du Lac3 sources

Low

$347

Typical

$614

High

$880

Janesville3 sources

Low

$355

Typical

$627

High

$900

Eau Claire3 sources

Low

$352

Typical

$621

High

$891

La Crosse3 sources

Low

$348

Typical

$615

High

$881

Cost Comparison — Bounce House Rental

Wisconsin2 sources

Low

$60

Typical

$115

High

$170

Milwaukee2 sources

Low

$58

Typical

$111

High

$165

Madison2 sources

Low

$58

Typical

$112

High

$165

Green Bay2 sources

Low

$56

Typical

$107

High

$158

Appleton2 sources

Low

$55

Typical

$106

High

$157

Racine2 sources

Low

$58

Typical

$110

High

$163

Oshkosh2 sources

Low

$56

Typical

$107

High

$158

Wausau2 sources

Low

$56

Typical

$107

High

$158

Sheboygan2 sources

Low

$56

Typical

$108

High

$160

Fond du Lac2 sources

Low

$55

Typical

$105

High

$156

Janesville2 sources

Low

$56

Typical

$108

High

$159

Eau Claire2 sources

Low

$56

Typical

$107

High

$158

La Crosse2 sources

Low

$55

Typical

$106

High

$156

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Wedding Planner (Full Service)

Full-service wedding planner fee covering vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, budget management, timeline creation, and on-site coordination for the entire wedding process.

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Day-of Wedding Coordinator

Day-of or month-of wedding coordinator managing the wedding day timeline, vendor arrivals, ceremony cues, and reception flow so the couple can enjoy their event stress-free.

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Wedding Officiant

Professional ordained wedding officiant fee for presiding over the ceremony, customizing vows, and filing the marriage license. Civil or religious ceremony options available.

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Wedding Dress Alterations

Bridal alterations by a seamstress or tailor to size and fit a wedding gown, including hem, bustle, taking in or letting out seams, and adding straps or undergarments.

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Wedding Cake

Custom multi-tier wedding cake designed and baked by a professional baker, including flavor selection, fondant or buttercream finish, and custom decorations. Priced per serving.

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Wedding Photographer

Full-day wedding photography package including coverage from getting ready through reception, edited digital gallery delivery, and often an engagement session.

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Wedding Videographer

Full-day wedding videography package covering the ceremony and reception with a highlight reel and full ceremony edit delivered as a digital video file.

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Photo Booth Rental

Photo booth rental for a 4-hour event including the booth, attendant, unlimited prints, digital sharing, and a custom prop set for guest entertainment.

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Wedding DJ

Professional DJ service for a wedding reception including ceremony music, cocktail hour, reception dance set, MC services, and professional sound equipment.

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Event DJ (Party / Corporate)

Professional DJ for a corporate event, birthday party, or private gathering providing music programming, MC services, and sound system setup for 4–6 hours.

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Live Band (Wedding)

Live wedding band covering ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception with a repertoire of pop, rock, Motown, and classic hits. Pricing for a 4–5 piece band.

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Live Band (Corporate / Party)

Live band booking for a corporate event or private party, typically 2–4 hours of performance with full sound setup and a set list tailored to the event style.

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Wedding Catering (Per Person)

Per-guest wedding catering cost for a plated dinner, buffet, or family-style meal including food, service staff, linens, and basic rental equipment from a professional caterer.

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Event Catering (Per Person)

Per-person catering cost for corporate events, birthday parties, or private gatherings including food preparation, service staff, and setup by a licensed catering company.

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Wedding Flowers (Full Package)

Full wedding floral package from a licensed florist including bridal bouquet, bridesmaids' bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, ceremony arch, and decorative arrangements.

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Event Centerpieces (Per Table)

Per-table floral or non-floral centerpiece design for events and weddings, including flowers, greenery, candles, or decorative elements arranged by a professional event designer.

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Balloon Decor (Arch or Installation)

Custom balloon arch, column, garland, or installation for a birthday party, baby shower, corporate event, or wedding designed and installed by a balloon artist.

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Bounce House Rental

Inflatable bounce house or bounce castle rental for a children's party or outdoor event. Includes delivery, setup, and pickup with safety mat and blower.

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