For a wedding with 175 guests in the Boston MA, the estimated total cost is around $72,771 - $88,943. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Boston MA is approximately $462. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $72,771 - $88,943.
The average wedding cost in Boston MA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $72,771 - $88,943 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Milton MA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $780 - $954. This represents about 1.1% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $806 - $986.
In Milton MA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $4,436 - $5,422. This represents about 6.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$6,387 - $7,807 |
8.8% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$780 - $954 |
1.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$365 - $446 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$806 - $986 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$4,436 - $5,422 |
6.1% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Boston MA is $860 - $1,052. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Boston MA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$860 - $1,052 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$860 - $1,052 |
1.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,762 - $3,376, which is 3.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Boston MA area is $1,909 - $2,333.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,762 - $3,376 |
3.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,909 - $2,333 |
2.6% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$853 - $1,043 |
1.2% |
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 Boston MA, you should budget approximately $31,053 - $37,953, which is about 42.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$31,053 - $37,953 |
42.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$4,771 - $5,831 |
6.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$9,125 - $11,153 |
12.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$13,857 - $16,937 |
19.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,299 - $4,033 |
4.5% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $6,372 - $7,788. This accounts for roughly 8.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$6,372 - $7,788 |
8.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$819 - $1,001 |
1.1% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$376 - $460 |
0.5% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,871 - $2,287 |
2.6% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,450 - $1,772 |
2.0% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,856 - $2,268 |
2.6% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,165 - $2,647. This is approximately 3.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,165 - $2,647 |
3.0% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$276 - $338 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$248 - $303 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$127 - $155 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$433 - $529 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$185 - $226 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$269 - $329 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$244 - $298 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$189 - $231 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$195 - $239 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
| Jewelry Cost |
$9,262 - $11,320 |
12.7% |
|
Earrings
|
$545 - $667 |
0.7% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$6,006 - $7,340 |
8.3% |
|
Necklace
|
$693 - $847 |
1.0% |
|
Watch for Partner 1
|
$2,018 - $2,466 |
2.8% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Milton MA spend between $9,947 - $12,157 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 13.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Boston MA with 175 guests spend between $4,416 - $5,398 on wedding photography, which is about 6.1% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Boston MA is $3,372 - $4,122. That's about 4.6% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$9,947 - $12,157 |
13.7% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$364 - $444 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$653 - $798 |
0.9% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$407 - $497 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$735 - $899 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,416 - $5,398 |
6.1% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,372 - $4,122 |
4.6% |
