For a wedding with 125 guests in the Boston MA, the estimated total cost is around $46,682 - $57,056. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Boston MA is approximately $415. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $46,682 - $57,056.
The average wedding cost in Boston MA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $46,682 - $57,056 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Jamaica Plain MA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $324 - $396. 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 $344 - $420.
In Jamaica Plain MA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,946 - $2,378. This represents about 4.2% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,759 - $3,372 |
5.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$324 - $396 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$145 - $177 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$344 - $420 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,946 - $2,378 |
4.2% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Boston MA is $473 - $579. 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 $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$473 - $579 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$473 - $579 |
1.0% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,633 - $4,441, which is 7.8% of your total.
For a live band, couples in Boston MA typically budget around $3,633 - $4,441 which is 7.8% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,633 - $4,441 |
7.8% |
|
Live Band
|
$3,633 - $4,441 |
7.8% |
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 Boston MA, you should budget approximately $20,077 - $24,539, which is about 43.0% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$20,077 - $24,539 |
43.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,471 - $3,021 |
5.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,808 - $5,876 |
10.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$11,046 - $13,500 |
23.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,752 - $2,142 |
3.8% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,016 - $3,686. This accounts for roughly 6.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,016 - $3,686 |
6.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$617 - $755 |
1.3% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$275 - $337 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$833 - $1,019 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$598 - $730 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$370 - $452 |
0.8% |
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 $401 - $491.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$401 - $491 |
0.9% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$401 - $491 |
0.9% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $709 - $867. This is approximately 1.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$709 - $867 |
1.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$116 - $142 |
0.2% |
|
Guest Book
|
$54 - $66 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$190 - $232 |
0.4% |
|
Postage
|
$86 - $106 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$103 - $125 |
0.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$78 - $96 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$82 - $100 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,091 - $1,333, which is about 2.3% 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 $650 - $794, which is about 1.4% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$6,541 - $7,995 |
14.0% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,801 - $5,867 |
10.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,091 - $1,333 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$650 - $794 |
1.4% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,053 - $1,287.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,053 - $1,287 |
2.3% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,053 - $1,287 |
2.3% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$491 - $600 |
1.1% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Boston MA spend between $4,542 - $5,552 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 9.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Boston MA with 125 guests spend between $3,115 - $3,807 on wedding photography, which is about 6.7% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,542 - $5,552 |
9.7% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$342 - $418 |
0.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$439 - $537 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$646 - $790 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,115 - $3,807 |
6.7% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Boston MA is estimated to be $2,264 - $2,767. This service accounts for 4.8% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,264 - $2,767 |
4.8% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,264 - $2,767 |
4.8% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $723 - $883.
| Transportation Cost |
$723 - $883 |
1.5% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$723 - $883 |
1.5% |