For a wedding with 125 guests in the New York, the estimated total cost is around $44,879 - $54,853. 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 $399. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $44,879 - $54,853.
The average wedding cost in New York is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $44,879 - $54,853 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 $229 - $279. This represents about 0.5% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $236 - $288.
In Brooklyn NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,298 - $1,586. This represents about 2.9% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,869 - $2,285 |
4.2% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$229 - $279 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$107 - $131 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$236 - $288 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,298 - $1,586 |
2.9% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in New York is $622 - $760. 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 |
$622 - $760 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$622 - $760 |
1.4% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,318 - $2,834, which is 5.2% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the New York area is $1,603 - $1,959.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,318 - $2,834 |
5.2% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,603 - $1,959 |
3.6% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$716 - $875 |
1.6% |
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 $20,343 - $24,863, which is about 45.3% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$20,343 - $24,863 |
45.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,408 - $4,166 |
7.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$6,521 - $7,970 |
14.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$8,056 - $9,846 |
18.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,358 - $2,882 |
5.3% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,779 - $7,063. This accounts for roughly 12.9% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,779 - $7,063 |
12.9% |
|
Bouquets
|
$676 - $826 |
1.5% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$311 - $380 |
0.7% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,351 - $1,651 |
3.0% |
|
Exit and Send-off Decorations
|
$310 - $378 |
0.7% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,047 - $1,279 |
2.3% |
|
Unique Decorations
|
$745 - $911 |
1.7% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,340 - $1,638 |
3.0% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,193 - $1,459. This is approximately 2.7% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,193 - $1,459 |
2.7% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$150 - $184 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$135 - $165 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$69 - $85 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$236 - $288 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$113 - $139 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$147 - $179 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$133 - $163 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$103 - $125 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$107 - $131 |
0.2% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Brooklyn NY spend between $5,673 - $6,933 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 12.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in New York with 125 guests spend between $3,708 - $4,532 on wedding photography, which is about 8.3% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,673 - $6,933 |
12.6% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$347 - $424 |
0.8% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$530 - $648 |
1.2% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$388 - $474 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$700 - $856 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,708 - $4,532 |
8.3% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in New York is estimated to be $2,358 - $2,882. This service accounts for 5.3% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,358 - $2,882 |
5.3% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,358 - $2,882 |
5.3% |
