For a wedding with 250 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $42,364 - $51,778. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in United States is approximately $188. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $42,364 - $51,778.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $42,364 - $51,778 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Jersey City NJ, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $266 - $325. This represents about 0.6% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $266 - $325.
In Jersey City NJ, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,530 - $1,870. This represents about 3.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,185 - $2,671 |
5.2% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$266 - $325 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$124 - $152 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$266 - $325 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,530 - $1,870 |
3.6% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Jersey City NJ is $150 - $184. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.4% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$150 - $184 |
0.4% |
|
Hair Service
|
$60 - $74 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$50 - $61 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$41 - $50 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $814 - $994, which is 1.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Jersey City NJ area is $814 - $994.
| Entertainment Cost |
$814 - $994 |
1.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$814 - $994 |
1.9% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,394 - $2,926. This accounts for roughly 5.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,394 - $2,926 |
5.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$359 - $439 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$533 - $651 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,502 - $1,836 |
3.5% |
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 $1,662 - $2,032.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,662 - $2,032 |
3.9% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$910 - $1,112 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$752 - $920 |
1.8% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,328 - $1,624. This is approximately 3.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,328 - $1,624 |
3.1% |
|
Guest Book
|
$171 - $209 |
0.4% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$623 - $761 |
1.5% |
|
Postage
|
$283 - $345 |
0.7% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$252 - $308 |
0.6% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $960 - $1,174, which is about 2.3% 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 $567 - $693, which is about 1.3% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,748 - $7,026 |
13.6% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,221 - $5,159 |
10.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$960 - $1,174 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$567 - $693 |
1.3% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Jersey City NJ spend between $1,751 - $2,140 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 4.1% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Jersey City NJ with 250 guests spend between $1,751 - $2,140 on wedding photography, which is about 4.1% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$1,751 - $2,140 |
4.1% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,751 - $2,140 |
4.1% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$26,331 - $32,183 |
62.2% |