For a wedding with 250 guests in the Boston MA, the estimated total cost is around $45,973 - $56,189. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Boston MA is approximately $204. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $45,973 - $56,189.
The average wedding cost in Boston MA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $45,973 - $56,189 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Cambridge MA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $279 - $341. This represents about 0.6% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $266 - $326.
In Cambridge MA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,538 - $1,880. This represents about 3.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,215 - $2,707 |
4.8% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$279 - $341 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$131 - $161 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$266 - $326 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,538 - $1,880 |
3.3% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $867 - $1,059, which is 1.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Boston MA area is $867 - $1,059.
| Entertainment Cost |
$867 - $1,059 |
1.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$867 - $1,059 |
1.9% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,976 - $3,638. This accounts for roughly 6.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,976 - $3,638 |
6.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$410 - $501 |
0.9% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$185 - $226 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$528 - $646 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,200 - $1,466 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$654 - $800 |
1.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,029 - $1,257. This is approximately 2.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,029 - $1,257 |
2.2% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$162 - $198 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$77 - $95 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$281 - $343 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$146 - $178 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$143 - $175 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$107 - $131 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$113 - $138 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $934 - $1,142, which is about 2.0% 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 HIM) is estimated at $553 - $675, which is about 1.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,590 - $6,832 |
12.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,103 - $5,015 |
8.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$934 - $1,142 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$553 - $675 |
1.2% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Cambridge MA spend between $5,337 - $6,523 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Boston MA with 250 guests spend between $2,489 - $3,043 on wedding photography, which is about 5.4% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Boston MA is $1,681 - $2,055. That's about 3.7% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,337 - $6,523 |
11.6% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$422 - $516 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$744 - $910 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,489 - $3,043 |
5.4% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,681 - $2,055 |
3.7% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$26,563 - $32,465 |
57.8% |
