For a wedding with 250 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $39,211 - $47,925. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in United States is approximately $174. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $39,211 - $47,925.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $39,211 - $47,925 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in United States is $177 - $217. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.5% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$177 - $217 |
0.5% |
|
Hair Service
|
$69 - $85 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$58 - $70 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$50 - $62 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,513 - $3,071, which is 6.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the New York NY area is $754 - $922.
For a live band, couples in New York NY typically budget around $1,759 - $2,149 which is 4.5% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,513 - $3,071 |
6.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$754 - $922 |
1.9% |
|
Live Band
|
$1,759 - $2,149 |
4.5% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,008 - $2,454. This accounts for roughly 5.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,008 - $2,454 |
5.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,300 - $1,588 |
3.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$708 - $866 |
1.8% |
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $185 - $226.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$185 - $226 |
0.5% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$185 - $226 |
0.5% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,782 - $3,400. This is approximately 7.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,782 - $3,400 |
7.1% |
|
Guest Book
|
$345 - $421 |
0.9% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$1,251 - $1,529 |
3.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$708 - $866 |
1.8% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$478 - $584 |
1.2% |
On average, couples in New York NY spend between $3,056 - $3,736 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.8% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in New York NY with 250 guests spend between $1,621 - $1,981 on wedding photography, which is about 4.1% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in New York NY is $1,094 - $1,338. This makes up a portion of your (2.8%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,056 - $3,736 |
7.8% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$341 - $417 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,621 - $1,981 |
4.1% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,094 - $1,338 |
2.8% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$28,490 - $34,822 |
72.7% |