For a wedding with 175 guests in the Boston MA, the estimated total cost is around $42,420 - $51,846. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Boston MA is approximately $269. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $42,420 - $51,846.
The average wedding cost in Boston MA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $42,420 - $51,846 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Jamaica Plain MA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $341 - $417. This represents about 0.8% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $363 - $443.
In Jamaica Plain MA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,049 - $2,505. This represents about 4.8% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,906 - $3,552 |
6.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$341 - $417 |
0.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$153 - $187 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$363 - $443 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,049 - $2,505 |
4.8% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Jamaica Plain MA is $237 - $289. 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 |
$237 - $289 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$131 - $160 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$106 - $130 |
0.3% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,147 - $3,847, which is 7.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Boston MA area is $1,356 - $1,658.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,147 - $3,847 |
7.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,356 - $1,658 |
3.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$585 - $715 |
1.4% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$1,206 - $1,474 |
2.8% |
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 Boston MA, you should budget approximately $21,801 - $26,645, which is about 51.4% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$21,801 - $26,645 |
51.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,647 - $4,457 |
8.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$7,094 - $8,670 |
16.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$8,474 - $10,358 |
20.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,586 - $3,160 |
6.1% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,408 - $2,944. This accounts for roughly 5.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,408 - $2,944 |
5.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$692 - $846 |
1.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$309 - $377 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$852 - $1,042 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$555 - $679 |
1.3% |
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 $592 - $724.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$592 - $724 |
1.4% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$592 - $724 |
1.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,086 - $1,328. This is approximately 2.6% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,086 - $1,328 |
2.6% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$177 - $217 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$83 - $101 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$291 - $355 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$134 - $164 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$157 - $191 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$119 - $145 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$126 - $154 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,121 - $1,370, which is about 2.6% 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 $668 - $816, which is about 1.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,788 - $2,186 |
4.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,121 - $1,370 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$668 - $816 |
1.6% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,039 - $1,269.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,039 - $1,269 |
2.4% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,039 - $1,269 |
2.4% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$491 - $600 |
1.2% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Boston MA spend between $3,563 - $4,355 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Boston MA with 175 guests spend between $3,071 - $3,753 on wedding photography, which is about 7.2% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,563 - $4,355 |
8.4% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$492 - $602 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,071 - $3,753 |
7.2% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Boston MA is estimated to be $2,232 - $2,728. This service accounts for 5.3% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,232 - $2,728 |
5.3% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,232 - $2,728 |
5.3% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,130 - $1,381.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,130 - $1,381 |
2.7% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$1,130 - $1,381 |
2.7% |