For a wedding with 250 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $41,698 - $50,964. 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 $185. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $41,698 - $50,964.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $41,698 - $50,964 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in United States is $177 - $217. 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 |
$177 - $217 |
0.4% |
|
Hair Service
|
$69 - $85 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$58 - $70 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$50 - $62 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,818 - $3,444, which is 6.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the New York NY area is $755 - $923.
For a live band, couples in New York NY typically budget around $1,760 - $2,152 which is 4.2% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,818 - $3,444 |
6.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$755 - $923 |
1.8% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$302 - $370 |
0.7% |
|
Live Band
|
$1,760 - $2,152 |
4.2% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,453 - $2,999. This accounts for roughly 5.9% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,453 - $2,999 |
5.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$444 - $542 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,301 - $1,590 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$709 - $867 |
1.7% |
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,680 - $2,054.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,680 - $2,054 |
4.0% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$185 - $226 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$1,496 - $1,828 |
3.6% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,252 - $1,530. This is approximately 3.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,252 - $1,530 |
3.0% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$1,252 - $1,530 |
3.0% |
On average, couples in New York NY spend between $3,060 - $3,740 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in New York NY with 250 guests spend between $1,623 - $1,983 on wedding photography, which is about 3.9% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in New York NY is $1,096 - $1,340. This makes up a portion of your (2.6%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,060 - $3,740 |
7.3% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$341 - $417 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,623 - $1,983 |
3.9% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,096 - $1,340 |
2.6% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$30,257 - $36,981 |
72.6% |