For a wedding with 400 guests in the Princeton NJ, the estimated total cost is around $245,767 - $300,381. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Princeton NJ is approximately $683. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $245,767 - $300,381.
The average wedding cost in Princeton NJ is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $245,767 - $300,381 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Princeton Junction NJ, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $831 - $1,015. 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 $857 - $1,047.
In Princeton Junction NJ, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $4,718 - $5,766. This represents about 1.9% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$10,239 - $12,515 |
4.2% |
|
Alterations/Tailoring Services
|
$618 - $756 |
0.3% |
|
Attire for Rehearsal Dinner or Pre-Wedding Events
|
$857 - $1,047 |
0.3% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$831 - $1,015 |
0.3% |
|
Dress or Suit Steaming Services
|
$324 - $396 |
0.1% |
|
Gown Preservation Service
|
$532 - $650 |
0.2% |
|
Secondary Outfits
|
$1,114 - $1,362 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$389 - $475 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$857 - $1,047 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$4,718 - $5,766 |
1.9% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Princeton NJ is $3,958 - $4,838. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Princeton NJ area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $10 - $12 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$3,958 - $4,838 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$3,958 - $4,838 |
1.6% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,076 - $2,538, which is 0.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Princeton NJ area is $1,436 - $1,755.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,076 - $2,538 |
0.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,436 - $1,755 |
0.6% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$641 - $783 |
0.3% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in Princeton NJ, you should budget approximately $164,147 - $200,625, which is about 66.8% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$164,147 - $200,625 |
66.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$23,172 - $28,322 |
9.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$44,323 - $54,173 |
18.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$80,627 - $98,545 |
32.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$16,025 - $19,586 |
6.5% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $24,737 - $30,235. This accounts for roughly 10.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$24,737 - $30,235 |
10.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$639 - $781 |
0.3% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$293 - $359 |
0.1% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$8,605 - $10,517 |
3.5% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$6,669 - $8,151 |
2.7% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$8,531 - $10,427 |
3.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $6,159 - $7,527. This is approximately 2.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$6,159 - $7,527 |
2.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$778 - $950 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$697 - $851 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$361 - $441 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$1,220 - $1,491 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$575 - $703 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$756 - $924 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$688 - $840 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$532 - $650 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$554 - $677 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $2,462 - $3,010, 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 $1,552 - $1,896, which is about 0.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$10,426 - $12,742 |
4.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$6,412 - $7,836 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$2,462 - $3,010 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,552 - $1,896 |
0.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Princeton Junction NJ spend between $6,011 - $7,347 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 2.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Princeton NJ with 400 guests spend between $4,090 - $4,998 on wedding photography, which is about 1.7% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,011 - $7,347 |
2.4% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$339 - $415 |
0.1% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$518 - $634 |
0.2% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$379 - $463 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$685 - $837 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,090 - $4,998 |
1.7% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Princeton NJ is estimated to be $2,111 - $2,581. This service accounts for 0.9% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,111 - $2,581 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,111 - $2,581 |
0.9% |
