For a wedding with 15 guests in the New York NY, the estimated total cost is around $26,575 - $32,481. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in New York NY is approximately $1,969. With a guest count of 15, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $26,575 - $32,481.
The average wedding cost in New York NY is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $26,575 - $32,481 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In New York NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $229 - $279. This represents about 0.9% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $236 - $288.
In New York NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,301 - $1,591. This represents about 4.9% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,873 - $2,289 |
7.0% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$229 - $279 |
0.9% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$107 - $131 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$236 - $288 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,301 - $1,591 |
4.9% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 15 guests in New York NY is $66 - $80. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the New York NY area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$66 - $80 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$66 - $80 |
0.2% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in New York NY is $310 - $378. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 1.2% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$310 - $378 |
1.2% |
|
Hair Service
|
$130 - $158 |
0.5% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$109 - $133 |
0.4% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$71 - $87 |
0.3% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,237 - $2,735, which is 8.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the New York NY area is $1,547 - $1,891.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,237 - $2,735 |
8.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,547 - $1,891 |
5.8% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$690 - $844 |
2.6% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 15 guest wedding in New York NY, you should budget approximately $1,413 - $1,727, which is about 5.3% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$1,413 - $1,727 |
5.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$345 - $421 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$659 - $805 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$171 - $209 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$239 - $292 |
0.9% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,471 - $1,797. This accounts for roughly 5.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,471 - $1,797 |
5.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$660 - $806 |
2.5% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$303 - $371 |
1.1% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$143 - $175 |
0.5% |
|
Exit and Send-off Decorations
|
$32 - $40 |
0.1% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$111 - $135 |
0.4% |
|
Unique Decorations
|
$79 - $97 |
0.3% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$142 - $174 |
0.5% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 15 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $379 - $463.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$379 - $463 |
1.4% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$124 - $152 |
0.5% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$171 - $209 |
0.6% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$57 - $69 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$27 - $33 |
0.1% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $131 - $160. This is approximately 0.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$131 - $160 |
0.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$16 - $20 |
0.1% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$14 - $18 |
0.1% |
|
Guest Book
|
$7 - $9 |
0.0% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$26 - $32 |
0.1% |
|
Postage
|
$13 - $15 |
0.0% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$16 - $20 |
0.1% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$14 - $18 |
0.1% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$12 - $14 |
0.0% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$12 - $14 |
0.0% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $743 - $908, which is about 2.8% 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 $468 - $572, which is about 1.8% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,054 - $6,177 |
19.0% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,843 - $4,697 |
14.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$743 - $908 |
2.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$468 - $572 |
1.8% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,146 - $1,400.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,742 - $2,130 |
6.6% |
|
Lodging
|
$597 - $729 |
2.2% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,146 - $1,400 |
4.3% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in New York NY spend between $8,915 - $10,896 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 33.5% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in New York NY with 15 guests spend between $3,578 - $4,373 on wedding photography, which is about 13.5% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in New York NY is $3,407 - $4,165. This makes up a portion of your (12.8%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$8,915 - $10,896 |
33.5% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$347 - $424 |
1.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$495 - $605 |
1.9% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$388 - $474 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$700 - $856 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,578 - $4,373 |
13.5% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,407 - $4,165 |
12.8% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in New York NY is estimated to be $2,275 - $2,781. This service accounts for 8.6% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,275 - $2,781 |
8.6% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,275 - $2,781 |
8.6% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $711 - $869.
| Transportation Cost |
$711 - $869 |
2.7% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$77 - $94 |
0.3% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$635 - $776 |
2.4% |