For a wedding with 125 guests in the Wellesley MA, the estimated total cost is around $33,282 - $40,678. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Wellesley MA is approximately $296. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $33,282 - $40,678.
The average wedding cost in Wellesley MA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $33,282 - $40,678 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Wellesley MA is $501 - $613. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Wellesley MA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$501 - $613 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$501 - $613 |
1.5% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,336 - $2,855, which is 7.0% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Wellesley MA area is $1,619 - $1,979.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,336 - $2,855 |
7.0% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,619 - $1,979 |
4.9% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$716 - $876 |
2.2% |
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 Wellesley MA, you should budget approximately $20,329 - $24,847, which is about 61.1% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$20,329 - $24,847 |
61.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,542 - $3,106 |
7.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,936 - $6,032 |
14.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$11,060 - $13,518 |
33.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,792 - $2,190 |
5.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,896 - $2,318. This accounts for roughly 5.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,896 - $2,318 |
5.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$1,058 - $1,293 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$405 - $495 |
1.2% |
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 $287 - $351.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$287 - $351 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$287 - $351 |
0.9% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $486 - $594. This is approximately 1.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$486 - $594 |
1.5% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$268 - $328 |
0.8% |
|
Postage
|
$95 - $116 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$123 - $151 |
0.4% |
Officiant
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Wellesley MA area is $315 - $385. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$315 - $385 |
0.9% |
|
Officiant
|
$315 - $385 |
0.9% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Wellesley MA spend between $7,132 - $8,716 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 21.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Wellesley MA with 125 guests spend between $3,739 - $4,569 on wedding photography, which is about 11.2% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Wellesley MA is $2,867 - $3,504. This makes up a portion of your (8.6%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,132 - $8,716 |
21.4% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$527 - $644 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,739 - $4,569 |
11.2% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,867 - $3,504 |
8.6% |