For a wedding with 250 guests in the Philadelphia PA, the estimated total cost is around $60,396 - $73,818. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Philadelphia PA is approximately $268. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $60,396 - $73,818.
The average wedding cost in Philadelphia PA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $60,396 - $73,818 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $390 - $476.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$390 - $476 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$390 - $476 |
0.6% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,031 - $2,483, which is 3.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Philadelphia PA area is $1,404 - $1,716.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,031 - $2,483 |
3.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,404 - $1,716 |
2.3% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$627 - $767 |
1.0% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in Philadelphia PA, you should budget approximately $42,108 - $51,466, which is about 69.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$42,108 - $51,466 |
69.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$7,634 - $9,330 |
12.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$14,603 - $17,848 |
24.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$14,593 - $17,835 |
24.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$5,279 - $6,453 |
8.7% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,730 - $7,004. This accounts for roughly 9.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,730 - $7,004 |
9.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$576 - $704 |
1.0% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$264 - $322 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$931 - $1,137 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,891 - $2,311 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,227 - $1,499 |
2.0% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,169 - $1,429, which is about 1.9% 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 $737 - $901, which is about 1.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,906 - $2,330 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,169 - $1,429 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$737 - $901 |
1.2% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Philadelphia PA spend between $6,628 - $8,100 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Philadelphia PA with 250 guests spend between $3,247 - $3,969 on wedding photography, which is about 5.4% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Philadelphia PA is $2,479 - $3,029. That's about 4.1% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,628 - $8,100 |
11.0% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$419 - $513 |
0.7% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$482 - $590 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,247 - $3,969 |
5.4% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,479 - $3,029 |
4.1% |
