Planning a wedding in New York City ? This is your personalized wedding budget estimate based on a guest count of 100 to 150 people and an average wedding cost of $27,206 - $33,252. Below, we've answered the most common questions about wedding costs to help you understand how this budget breaks down across different categories, from the venue to the photographer. Use these estimates to guide your planning and vendor selection.
| Wedding Budget: $27,206 - $33,252 |
| Lives in: New York NY |
| Planning a wedding in: New York City |
| Season: Winter Wedding in 2027 |
| How many guests: This estimate is based on having 125 guests with a range of 100 to 150 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $218 - $266 to the total amount spent. |
| The ceremony will be at one location while the reception will be at another |
| Ceremony Location: some other location |
| Reception Location: a resort or hotel |
| Type of wedding: Fun, Traditional, Unique |
| Wedding color theme: Greens |
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| Category | Estimated Cost | Percent of Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Attire & Accessories | $2,012 - $2,459 | 7.4% |
| Bakery | $674 - $824 | 2.5% |
| Entertainment | $2,664 - $3,256 | 9.8% |
| Event Venue & Services | $11,093 - $13,559 | 40.8% |
| Other Events & Items | $4,280 - $5,232 | 15.7% |
| Photography & Video | $6,483 - $7,923 | 23.8% |
| Attire & Accessories Cost | $2,012 - $2,459 | 7.4% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dress Accessories | $246 - $300 | 0.9% | |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories | $115 - $141 | 0.4% | |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase | $254 - $310 | 0.9% | |
| Wedding Dress | $1,397 - $1,707 | 5.1% | |
| Bakery Cost | $674 - $824 | 2.5% | |
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| Wedding Cake/dessert | $674 - $824 | 2.5% | |
| Entertainment Cost | $2,664 - $3,256 | 9.8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJ/MC | $1,841 - $2,251 | 6.8% | |
| Entertainment lighting | $823 - $1,005 | 3.0% | |
| Event Venue & Services Cost | $11,093 - $13,559 | 40.8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedding Venue Bar Service | $3,808 - $4,654 | 14.0% | |
| Wedding Venue Food Service | $7,286 - $8,905 | 26.8% | |
| Photography & Video Cost | $6,483 - $7,923 | 23.8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital or Photo cd/dvd | $347 - $424 | 1.3% | |
| Engagement Session | $553 - $675 | 2.0% | |
| Prints/Enlargements | $625 - $763 | 2.3% | |
| Wedding album/s or photo book/s | $700 - $856 | 2.6% | |
| Wedding Photographer | $4,259 - $5,205 | 15.7% | |
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The average cost of a wedding in New York City is based on real spending reported by couples, not vendor price lists. It includes both new and used items, and services provided by professionals, independent providers, or even friends and family. Every wedding is unique, and what couples spend can vary widely depending on their preferences and circumstances.
