For a wedding with 125 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $41,333 - $50,519. 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 $367. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $41,333 - $50,519.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $41,333 - $50,519 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Rutherford NJ, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $407 - $497. This represents about 1.0% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $438 - $536.
In Rutherford NJ, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,424 - $2,962. This represents about 5.9% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,452 - $4,220 |
8.4% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$407 - $497 |
1.0% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$184 - $224 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$438 - $536 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,424 - $2,962 |
5.9% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Rutherford NJ is $311 - $380. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.8% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$311 - $380 |
0.8% |
|
Hair Service
|
$133 - $163 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$110 - $134 |
0.3% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$68 - $83 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,344 - $2,864, which is 5.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Rutherford NJ area is $1,625 - $1,986.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,344 - $2,864 |
5.7% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,625 - $1,986 |
3.9% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$719 - $879 |
1.7% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Rutherford NJ, you should budget approximately $17,797 - $21,751, which is about 43.1% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$17,797 - $21,751 |
43.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,548 - $3,114 |
6.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,947 - $6,047 |
12.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$8,505 - $10,395 |
20.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,796 - $2,196 |
4.3% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,309 - $2,823. This accounts for roughly 5.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,309 - $2,823 |
5.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$1,000 - $1,222 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$606 - $740 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$388 - $474 |
0.9% |
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 $619 - $757.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$619 - $757 |
1.5% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$410 - $502 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$209 - $255 |
0.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $636 - $778. This is approximately 1.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$636 - $778 |
1.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$128 - $156 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$59 - $72 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$194 - $238 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$79 - $97 |
0.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$86 - $106 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$90 - $110 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,315 - $1,607, which is about 3.2% 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 $792 - $968, which is about 1.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$7,853 - $9,598 |
19.0% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$5,746 - $7,022 |
13.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,315 - $1,607 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$792 - $968 |
1.9% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,179 - $1,441.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,179 - $1,441 |
2.9% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,179 - $1,441 |
2.9% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Rutherford NJ spend between $4,185 - $5,115 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 10.1% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Rutherford NJ with 125 guests spend between $3,753 - $4,587 on wedding photography, which is about 9.1% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,185 - $5,115 |
10.1% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$432 - $528 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,753 - $4,587 |
9.1% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $649 - $793.
| Transportation Cost |
$649 - $793 |
1.6% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$649 - $793 |
1.6% |