For a wedding with 175 guests in the South Orange NJ, the estimated total cost is around $46,827 - $57,233. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in South Orange NJ is approximately $297. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $46,827 - $57,233.
The average wedding cost in South Orange NJ is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $46,827 - $57,233 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $620 - $758.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$620 - $758 |
1.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$620 - $758 |
1.3% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Maplewood NJ is $278 - $340. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.6% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$278 - $340 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$152 - $186 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$126 - $154 |
0.3% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,712 - $3,314, which is 5.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the South Orange NJ area is $1,886 - $2,306.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,712 - $3,314 |
5.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,886 - $2,306 |
4.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$825 - $1,009 |
1.8% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in South Orange NJ, you should budget approximately $28,805 - $35,207, which is about 61.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$28,805 - $35,207 |
61.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$4,563 - $5,577 |
9.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$8,880 - $10,854 |
19.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$12,141 - $14,839 |
25.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,221 - $3,937 |
6.9% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,860 - $2,274. This accounts for roughly 4.0% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,860 - $2,274 |
4.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$1,166 - $1,425 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$695 - $849 |
1.5% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,103 - $1,349.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,103 - $1,349 |
2.4% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$738 - $902 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$365 - $447 |
0.8% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,430 - $1,748. This is approximately 3.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,430 - $1,748 |
3.1% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$205 - $251 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$97 - $119 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$338 - $414 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$122 - $149 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$201 - $245 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$183 - $223 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$138 - $168 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$147 - $179 |
0.3% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Maplewood NJ spend between $10,018 - $12,244 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 21.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in South Orange NJ with 175 guests spend between $5,426 - $6,632 on wedding photography, which is about 11.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in South Orange NJ is $4,075 - $4,981. This makes up a portion of your (8.7%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$10,018 - $12,244 |
21.4% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$517 - $631 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$5,426 - $6,632 |
11.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$4,075 - $4,981 |
8.7% |