For a wedding with 125 guests in the Rochester NY, the estimated total cost is around $36,516 - $44,630. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Rochester NY is approximately $325. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $36,516 - $44,630.
The average wedding cost in Rochester NY is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $36,516 - $44,630 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Rochester NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $287 - $351. 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 $296 - $362.
In Rochester NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,629 - $1,991. This represents about 4.5% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,346 - $2,868 |
6.4% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$287 - $351 |
0.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$134 - $164 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$296 - $362 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,629 - $1,991 |
4.5% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Rochester NY is $598 - $730. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Rochester NY area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$598 - $730 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$598 - $730 |
1.6% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Rochester NY is $263 - $321. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.7% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$263 - $321 |
0.7% |
|
Hair Service
|
$108 - $132 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$91 - $111 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$64 - $78 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,715 - $2,097, which is 4.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Rochester NY area is $1,186 - $1,450.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,715 - $2,097 |
4.7% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,186 - $1,450 |
3.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$529 - $647 |
1.4% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Rochester NY, you should budget approximately $17,118 - $20,922, which is about 46.9% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$17,118 - $20,922 |
46.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,342 - $4,084 |
9.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$6,394 - $7,814 |
17.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$7,383 - $9,023 |
20.2% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,320 - $5,280. This accounts for roughly 11.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,320 - $5,280 |
11.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$501 - $613 |
1.4% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$230 - $281 |
0.6% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,298 - $1,586 |
3.6% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,005 - $1,229 |
2.8% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,286 - $1,572 |
3.5% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 125 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,110 - $1,356.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,110 - $1,356 |
3.0% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$134 - $164 |
0.4% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$185 - $226 |
0.5% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$548 - $670 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$243 - $297 |
0.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,167 - $1,427. This is approximately 3.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,167 - $1,427 |
3.2% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$148 - $180 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$132 - $162 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$68 - $84 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$231 - $283 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$109 - $133 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$143 - $175 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$131 - $160 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$101 - $123 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$104 - $128 |
0.3% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $879 - $1,075.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,337 - $1,634 |
3.7% |
|
Lodging
|
$457 - $559 |
1.3% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$879 - $1,075 |
2.4% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Rochester NY spend between $6,542 - $7,996 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 17.9% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Rochester NY with 125 guests spend between $2,745 - $3,355 on wedding photography, which is about 7.5% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Rochester NY is $2,096 - $2,562. This makes up a portion of your (5.7%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,542 - $7,996 |
17.9% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$311 - $380 |
0.9% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$415 - $507 |
1.1% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$347 - $425 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$628 - $768 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,745 - $3,355 |
7.5% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,096 - $2,562 |
5.7% |