For a wedding with 250 guests in the Elizabeth NJ, the estimated total cost is around $67,832 - $82,906. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Elizabeth NJ is approximately $301. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $67,832 - $82,906.
The average wedding cost in Elizabeth NJ is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $67,832 - $82,906 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Elizabeth NJ, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $254 - $310. This represents about 0.4% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $250 - $306.
In Elizabeth NJ, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,440 - $1,760. This represents about 2.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,063 - $2,521 |
3.0% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$254 - $310 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$119 - $145 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$250 - $306 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,440 - $1,760 |
2.1% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Elizabeth NJ is $320 - $392. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.5% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$320 - $392 |
0.5% |
|
Hair Service
|
$128 - $156 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$106 - $130 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$86 - $106 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,642 - $2,006, which is 2.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Elizabeth NJ area is $1,642 - $2,006.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,642 - $2,006 |
2.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,642 - $2,006 |
2.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,208 - $5,144. This accounts for roughly 6.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,208 - $5,144 |
6.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$589 - $719 |
0.9% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$266 - $325 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$829 - $1,013 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,635 - $1,999 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$890 - $1,088 |
1.3% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,053 - $1,287.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,053 - $1,287 |
1.6% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,053 - $1,287 |
1.6% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,270 - $1,552. This is approximately 1.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,270 - $1,552 |
1.9% |
|
Guest Book
|
$109 - $133 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$393 - $481 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$189 - $231 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$221 - $270 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$198 - $242 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$160 - $196 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $997 - $1,219, which is about 1.5% 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 $589 - $719, which is about 0.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,962 - $7,286 |
8.8% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,376 - $5,348 |
6.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$997 - $1,219 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$589 - $719 |
0.9% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Elizabeth NJ spend between $7,900 - $9,656 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Elizabeth NJ with 250 guests spend between $3,491 - $4,267 on wedding photography, which is about 5.1% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Elizabeth NJ is $2,357 - $2,881. This makes up a portion of your (3.5%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,900 - $9,656 |
11.6% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$347 - $425 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$394 - $482 |
0.6% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$466 - $570 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$844 - $1,032 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,491 - $4,267 |
5.1% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,357 - $2,881 |
3.5% |
Planner/Consultant
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$1,407 - $1,719 |
2.1% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$42,008 - $51,343 |
61.9% |