For a wedding with 400 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $178,272 - $217,888. 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 $495. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $178,272 - $217,888.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $178,272 - $217,888 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 $1,573 - $1,923. 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 $1,623 - $1,983.
In New York NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $8,936 - $10,922. This represents about 5.0% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$12,867 - $15,727 |
7.2% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$1,573 - $1,923 |
0.9% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$735 - $899 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$1,623 - $1,983 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$8,936 - $10,922 |
5.0% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in New York NY is $1,948 - $2,380. 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 $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,948 - $2,380 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,948 - $2,380 |
1.1% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in New York NY is $11,390 - $13,922. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 6.4% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$11,390 - $13,922 |
6.4% |
|
Fitness Programs
|
$1,341 - $1,639 |
0.8% |
|
Hair Service
|
$103 - $125 |
0.1% |
|
Liposuction or Fat Reduction Services
|
$8,810 - $10,768 |
4.9% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$86 - $106 |
0.0% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$56 - $68 |
0.0% |
|
Spa Treatments
|
$195 - $239 |
0.1% |
|
Teeth Whitening
|
$799 - $977 |
0.4% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,429 - $1,747, which is 0.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the New York NY area is $988 - $1,208.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,429 - $1,747 |
0.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$988 - $1,208 |
0.6% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$441 - $539 |
0.2% |
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 New York NY, you should budget approximately $80,706 - $98,640, which is about 45.3% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$80,706 - $98,640 |
45.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$11,391 - $13,923 |
6.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$21,793 - $26,635 |
12.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$39,642 - $48,452 |
22.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$7,880 - $9,631 |
4.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $12,396 - $15,150. This accounts for roughly 7.0% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$12,396 - $15,150 |
7.0% |
|
Bouquets
|
$464 - $568 |
0.3% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$213 - $261 |
0.1% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$4,235 - $5,176 |
2.4% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$3,283 - $4,013 |
1.8% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$4,200 - $5,134 |
2.4% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $7,046 - $8,612.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$7,046 - $8,612 |
4.0% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$270 - $330 |
0.2% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$373 - $455 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,870 - $2,286 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$4,533 - $5,541 |
2.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $21,686 - $26,506. This is approximately 12.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$21,686 - $26,506 |
12.2% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$2,747 - $3,357 |
1.5% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$2,469 - $3,017 |
1.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$1,273 - $1,555 |
0.7% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$4,314 - $5,272 |
2.4% |
|
Postage
|
$1,944 - $2,376 |
1.1% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$2,671 - $3,265 |
1.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$2,435 - $2,977 |
1.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$1,879 - $2,297 |
1.1% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$1,955 - $2,389 |
1.1% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $4,450 - $5,438, which is about 2.5% 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 $2,806 - $3,430, which is about 1.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$15,631 - $19,105 |
8.8% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$8,375 - $10,237 |
4.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$4,450 - $5,438 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$2,806 - $3,430 |
1.6% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $732 - $894.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,112 - $1,360 |
0.6% |
|
Lodging
|
$381 - $465 |
0.2% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$732 - $894 |
0.4% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in New York NY spend between $6,193 - $7,569 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 3.5% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in New York NY with 400 guests spend between $2,570 - $3,142 on wedding photography, which is about 1.4% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in New York NY is $1,963 - $2,399. This makes up a portion of your (1.1%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,193 - $7,569 |
3.5% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$273 - $333 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$393 - $481 |
0.2% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$305 - $373 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$689 - $842 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,570 - $3,142 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,963 - $2,399 |
1.1% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in New York NY is estimated to be $1,454 - $1,777. This service accounts for 0.8% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,454 - $1,777 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,454 - $1,777 |
0.8% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $4,414 - $5,394.
| Transportation Cost |
$4,414 - $5,394 |
2.5% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$3,915 - $4,785 |
2.2% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$499 - $609 |
0.3% |