For a wedding with 125 guests in the New York, the estimated total cost is around $53,138 - $64,946. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in New York is approximately $472. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $53,138 - $64,946.
The average wedding cost in New York is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $53,138 - $64,946 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Brooklyn NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $230 - $281. This represents about 0.4% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $237 - $289.
In Brooklyn NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,302 - $1,592. This represents about 2.5% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,876 - $2,292 |
3.5% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$230 - $281 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$107 - $131 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$237 - $289 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,302 - $1,592 |
2.5% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in New York is $624 - $762. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the New York area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$624 - $762 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$624 - $762 |
1.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,373 - $2,901, which is 4.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the New York area is $1,641 - $2,005.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,373 - $2,901 |
4.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,641 - $2,005 |
3.1% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$733 - $895 |
1.4% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in New York, you should budget approximately $20,692 - $25,290, which is about 38.9% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$20,692 - $25,290 |
38.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,470 - $4,242 |
6.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$6,640 - $8,116 |
12.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$8,180 - $9,998 |
15.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,401 - $2,935 |
4.5% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,781 - $5,843. This accounts for roughly 9.0% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,781 - $5,843 |
9.0% |
|
Bouquets
|
$705 - $861 |
1.3% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$324 - $396 |
0.6% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,355 - $1,657 |
2.6% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,051 - $1,285 |
2.0% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,346 - $1,645 |
2.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,194 - $1,460. This is approximately 2.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,194 - $1,460 |
2.2% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$151 - $185 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$136 - $166 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$70 - $86 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$237 - $289 |
0.4% |
|
Postage
|
$110 - $134 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$147 - $179 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$133 - $163 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$104 - $127 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$107 - $131 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $766 - $936, which is about 1.4% 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 $482 - $590, which is about 0.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,076 - $6,204 |
9.6% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,828 - $4,678 |
7.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$766 - $936 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$482 - $590 |
0.9% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Brooklyn NY spend between $5,804 - $7,094 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 10.9% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in New York with 125 guests spend between $3,794 - $4,638 on wedding photography, which is about 7.1% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,804 - $7,094 |
10.9% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$347 - $424 |
0.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$575 - $703 |
1.1% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$388 - $474 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$700 - $856 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,794 - $4,638 |
7.1% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in New York is estimated to be $2,413 - $2,949. This service accounts for 4.5% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,413 - $2,949 |
4.5% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,413 - $2,949 |
4.5% |
