For a wedding with 400 guests in the Boston, the estimated total cost is around $106,902 - $130,658. 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 is approximately $297. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $106,902 - $130,658.
The average wedding cost in Boston is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $106,902 - $130,658 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Boston MA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $193 - $235. This represents about 0.2% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $204 - $250.
In Boston MA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,154 - $1,410. This represents about 1.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,637 - $2,001 |
1.5% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$193 - $235 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$86 - $106 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$204 - $250 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,154 - $1,410 |
1.1% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Boston is $2,630 - $3,214. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Boston area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $7 - $8 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$2,630 - $3,214 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$2,630 - $3,214 |
2.5% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,740 - $3,348, which is 2.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Boston area is $1,906 - $2,330.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,740 - $3,348 |
2.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,906 - $2,330 |
1.8% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$833 - $1,019 |
0.8% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in Boston, you should budget approximately $70,916 - $86,676, which is about 66.3% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$70,916 - $86,676 |
66.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$14,517 - $17,743 |
13.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$28,252 - $34,530 |
26.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$17,900 - $21,878 |
16.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$10,247 - $12,525 |
9.6% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $9,516 - $11,630. This accounts for roughly 8.9% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$9,516 - $11,630 |
8.9% |
|
Bouquets
|
$789 - $965 |
0.7% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$350 - $428 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$1,159 - $1,417 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$3,299 - $4,032 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$2,083 - $2,545 |
1.9% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $4,205 - $5,139. This is approximately 3.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$4,205 - $5,139 |
3.9% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$656 - $802 |
0.6% |
|
Guest Book
|
$311 - $380 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$1,084 - $1,324 |
1.0% |
|
Postage
|
$659 - $805 |
0.6% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$585 - $715 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$443 - $541 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$468 - $572 |
0.4% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $703 - $859, which is about 0.7% 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 $418 - $510, which is about 0.4% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$4,212 - $5,148 |
3.9% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,092 - $3,779 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$703 - $859 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$418 - $510 |
0.4% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$492 - $602 |
0.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Boston MA spend between $4,734 - $5,786 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 4.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Boston with 400 guests spend between $4,370 - $5,341 on wedding photography, which is about 4.1% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,734 - $5,786 |
4.4% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$365 - $446 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,370 - $5,341 |
4.1% |
