For a wedding with 125 guests in the Boston MA, the estimated total cost is around $34,941 - $42,705. 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 $311. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $34,941 - $42,705.
The average wedding cost in Boston MA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $34,941 - $42,705 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $331 - $405.
In Boston MA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,911 - $2,335. This represents about 5.5% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,406 - $2,940 |
6.9% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$164 - $200 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$331 - $405 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,911 - $2,335 |
5.5% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Boston MA is $189 - $231. 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 |
$189 - $231 |
0.5% |
|
Hair Service
|
$77 - $95 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$64 - $78 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$48 - $58 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,684 - $4,502, which is 10.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Boston MA area is $1,106 - $1,352.
For a live band, couples in Boston MA typically budget around $2,578 - $3,150 which is 7.4% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,684 - $4,502 |
10.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,106 - $1,352 |
3.2% |
|
Live Band
|
$2,578 - $3,150 |
7.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,412 - $2,948. This accounts for roughly 6.9% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,412 - $2,948 |
6.9% |
|
Bouquets
|
$532 - $650 |
1.5% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$240 - $294 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$656 - $802 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$636 - $778 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$347 - $425 |
1.0% |
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 $824 - $1,007.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$824 - $1,007 |
2.4% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$132 - $162 |
0.4% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$158 - $193 |
0.5% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$361 - $441 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$173 - $211 |
0.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $318 - $388. This is approximately 0.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$318 - $388 |
0.9% |
|
Guest Book
|
$42 - $52 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$149 - $182 |
0.4% |
|
Postage
|
$67 - $81 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$60 - $74 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $1,107 - $1,353, which is about 3.2% 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 HIM) is estimated at $654 - $800, which is about 1.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,761 - $2,153 |
5.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$1,107 - $1,353 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$654 - $800 |
1.9% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Boston MA spend between $2,445 - $2,989 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Boston MA with 125 guests spend between $2,445 - $2,989 on wedding photography, which is about 7.0% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,445 - $2,989 |
7.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,445 - $2,989 |
7.0% |
Planner/Consultant
The cost for a Full Service in Boston MA is estimated to be $3,919 - $4,789. This service accounts for 11.2% of your total budget.
The cost for a Month of Direction in Boston MA is estimated to be $1,145 - $1,399. This service accounts for 3.3% of your total budget.
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$5,063 - $6,189 |
14.5% |
|
Full Service
|
$3,919 - $4,789 |
11.2% |
|
Month of Direction
|
$1,145 - $1,399 |
3.3% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$15,839 - $19,359 |
45.3% |