For a wedding with 175 guests in the Philadelphia PA, the estimated total cost is around $64,761 - $79,153. 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 $411. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $64,761 - $79,153.
The average wedding cost in Philadelphia PA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $64,761 - $79,153 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Philadelphia PA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $431 - $527. This represents about 0.7% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $446 - $545.
In Philadelphia PA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,452 - $2,996. This represents about 3.8% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,530 - $4,314 |
5.5% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$431 - $527 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$202 - $246 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$446 - $545 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,452 - $2,996 |
3.8% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Philadelphia PA is $968 - $1,184. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Philadelphia PA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $6 - $7 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$968 - $1,184 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$968 - $1,184 |
1.5% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,285 - $2,793, which is 3.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Philadelphia PA area is $1,580 - $1,931.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,285 - $2,793 |
3.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,580 - $1,931 |
2.4% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$706 - $862 |
1.1% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in Philadelphia PA, you should budget approximately $32,954 - $40,278, which is about 50.9% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$32,954 - $40,278 |
50.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$5,411 - $6,613 |
8.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$10,351 - $12,651 |
16.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$13,451 - $16,440 |
20.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,742 - $4,574 |
5.8% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $6,769 - $8,273. This accounts for roughly 10.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$6,769 - $8,273 |
10.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$647 - $791 |
1.0% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$296 - $362 |
0.5% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$2,105 - $2,573 |
3.3% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,632 - $1,994 |
2.5% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$2,089 - $2,553 |
3.2% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $5,247 - $6,413. This is approximately 8.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$5,247 - $6,413 |
8.1% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$665 - $813 |
1.0% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$597 - $729 |
0.9% |
|
Guest Book
|
$308 - $376 |
0.5% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$1,041 - $1,273 |
1.6% |
|
Postage
|
$473 - $578 |
0.7% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$646 - $790 |
1.0% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$590 - $721 |
0.9% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$456 - $558 |
0.7% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$472 - $576 |
0.7% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Philadelphia PA spend between $9,046 - $11,056 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 14.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Philadelphia PA with 175 guests spend between $3,653 - $4,465 on wedding photography, which is about 5.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Philadelphia PA is $3,346 - $4,090. That's about 5.2% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$9,046 - $11,056 |
14.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$322 - $394 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$517 - $631 |
0.8% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$557 - $681 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$651 - $795 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,653 - $4,465 |
5.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,346 - $4,090 |
5.2% |
