For a wedding with 75 guests in the Boston MA, the estimated total cost is around $49,578 - $60,596. 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 $734. With a guest count of 75, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $49,578 - $60,596.
The average wedding cost in Boston MA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $49,578 - $60,596 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Boston MA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $584 - $714. This represents about 1.2% of your total wedding expenses.
In Boston MA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $3,488 - $4,263. This represents about 7.0% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$4,336 - $5,300 |
8.7% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$584 - $714 |
1.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$265 - $323 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$3,488 - $4,263 |
7.0% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Boston MA is $343 - $419. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.7% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$343 - $419 |
0.7% |
|
Hair Service
|
$149 - $182 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$123 - $151 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$71 - $87 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $9,664 - $11,812, which is 19.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Boston MA area is $1,875 - $2,291.
For a live band, couples in Boston MA typically budget around $5,270 - $6,442 which is 10.6% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$9,664 - $11,812 |
19.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,875 - $2,291 |
3.8% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$829 - $1,013 |
1.7% |
|
Live Band
|
$5,270 - $6,442 |
10.6% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$1,690 - $2,066 |
3.4% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 75 guest wedding in Boston MA, you should budget approximately $13,092 - $16,002, which is about 26.4% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$13,092 - $16,002 |
26.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$1,606 - $1,962 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$3,119 - $3,812 |
6.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$7,236 - $8,844 |
14.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,132 - $1,384 |
2.3% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,752 - $2,142. This accounts for roughly 3.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,752 - $2,142 |
3.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$779 - $952 |
1.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$347 - $425 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$383 - $468 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$244 - $298 |
0.5% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 75 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $462 - $564.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$462 - $564 |
0.9% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$203 - $248 |
0.4% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$259 - $317 |
0.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $482 - $590. This is approximately 1.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$482 - $590 |
1.0% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$84 - $102 |
0.2% |
|
Guest Book
|
$39 - $47 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$128 - $156 |
0.3% |
|
Postage
|
$41 - $51 |
0.1% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$75 - $91 |
0.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$57 - $69 |
0.1% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$59 - $73 |
0.1% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,897 - $2,319, which is about 3.8% 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 $1,144 - $1,398, which is about 2.3% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$11,332 - $13,850 |
22.9% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$8,291 - $10,133 |
16.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,897 - $2,319 |
3.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,144 - $1,398 |
2.3% |
Officiant
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Boston MA area is $315 - $385. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$315 - $385 |
0.6% |
|
Officiant
|
$315 - $385 |
0.6% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,360 - $1,662.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,360 - $1,662 |
2.7% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,360 - $1,662 |
2.7% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$504 - $616 |
1.0% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Boston MA spend between $5,936 - $7,255 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 12.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Boston MA with 75 guests spend between $5,438 - $6,646 on wedding photography, which is about 11.0% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,936 - $7,255 |
12.0% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$498 - $608 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$5,438 - $6,646 |
11.0% |