For a wedding with 400 guests in the Sea Isle City NJ, the estimated total cost is around $99,403 - $121,493. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Sea Isle City NJ is approximately $276. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $99,403 - $121,493.
The average wedding cost in Sea Isle City NJ is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $99,403 - $121,493 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Sea Isle City NJ is $2,717 - $3,321. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Sea Isle City NJ area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $7 - $8 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$2,717 - $3,321 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$2,717 - $3,321 |
2.7% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,830 - $2,236, which is 1.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Sea Isle City NJ area is $1,279 - $1,563.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,830 - $2,236 |
1.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,279 - $1,563 |
1.3% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$551 - $673 |
0.6% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in Sea Isle City NJ, you should budget approximately $64,950 - $79,384, which is about 65.3% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$64,950 - $79,384 |
65.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$14,648 - $17,903 |
14.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$28,495 - $34,827 |
28.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$11,424 - $13,962 |
11.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$10,384 - $12,692 |
10.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $8,843 - $10,808. This accounts for roughly 8.9% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$8,843 - $10,808 |
8.9% |
|
Bouquets
|
$659 - $805 |
0.7% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$294 - $360 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$813 - $993 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$3,428 - $4,190 |
3.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$2,125 - $2,597 |
2.1% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $3,651 - $4,463.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$3,651 - $4,463 |
3.7% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$133 - $163 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$169 - $207 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$2,380 - $2,908 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$969 - $1,185 |
1.0% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $3,918 - $4,788. This is approximately 3.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$3,918 - $4,788 |
3.9% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$545 - $667 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$476 - $582 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$257 - $314 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$900 - $1,100 |
0.9% |
|
Postage
|
$498 - $608 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$486 - $594 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$368 - $450 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$388 - $474 |
0.4% |
Officiant
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Sea Isle City NJ area is $293 - $358. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$293 - $358 |
0.3% |
|
Officiant
|
$293 - $358 |
0.3% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $979 - $1,197.
| Other Events Cost |
$979 - $1,197 |
1.0% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$979 - $1,197 |
1.0% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$473 - $578 |
0.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Sea Isle City NJ spend between $6,909 - $8,445 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Sea Isle City NJ with 400 guests spend between $2,894 - $3,538 on wedding photography, which is about 2.9% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Sea Isle City NJ is $2,120 - $2,591. This makes up a portion of your (2.1%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,909 - $8,445 |
7.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$329 - $403 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$469 - $573 |
0.5% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$474 - $580 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$623 - $761 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,894 - $3,538 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,120 - $2,591 |
2.1% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Sea Isle City NJ is estimated to be $4,255 - $5,201. This service accounts for 4.3% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$4,255 - $5,201 |
4.3% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$4,255 - $5,201 |
4.3% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $586 - $716.
| Transportation Cost |
$586 - $716 |
0.6% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$586 - $716 |
0.6% |