For a wedding with 175 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $59,308 - $72,488. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in United States is approximately $377. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $59,308 - $72,488.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $59,308 - $72,488 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Short Hills NJ, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $2,011 - $2,457. This represents about 3.4% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $2,077 - $2,539.
In Short Hills NJ, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $11,431 - $13,971. This represents about 19.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$16,460 - $20,118 |
27.8% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$2,011 - $2,457 |
3.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$941 - $1,151 |
1.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$2,077 - $2,539 |
3.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$11,431 - $13,971 |
19.3% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Short Hills NJ is $239 - $292. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.4% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$239 - $292 |
0.4% |
|
Hair Service
|
$99 - $121 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$84 - $102 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$56 - $68 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,625 - $1,986, which is 2.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Short Hills NJ area is $1,123 - $1,373.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,625 - $1,986 |
2.7% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,123 - $1,373 |
1.9% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$501 - $613 |
0.8% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in Short Hills NJ, you should budget approximately $24,983 - $30,535, which is about 42.1% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$24,983 - $30,535 |
42.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$4,102 - $5,014 |
6.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$7,847 - $9,591 |
13.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$10,196 - $12,462 |
17.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,838 - $3,468 |
4.8% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,133 - $6,273. This accounts for roughly 8.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,133 - $6,273 |
8.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$455 - $557 |
0.8% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$209 - $255 |
0.4% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,573 - $1,923 |
2.7% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,220 - $1,491 |
2.1% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,676 - $2,048 |
2.8% |
Other Events & Items
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$3,128 - $3,823 |
5.3% |
|
After-party
|
$1,349 - $1,649 |
2.3% |
|
Welcome Party
|
$1,778 - $2,174 |
3.0% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Short Hills NJ spend between $6,089 - $7,443 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 10.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Short Hills NJ with 175 guests spend between $2,598 - $3,176 on wedding photography, which is about 4.4% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Short Hills NJ is $1,984 - $2,424. This makes up a portion of your (3.3%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,089 - $7,443 |
10.3% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$273 - $333 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$379 - $463 |
0.6% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$305 - $373 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$551 - $673 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,598 - $3,176 |
4.4% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,984 - $2,424 |
3.3% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Short Hills NJ is estimated to be $1,652 - $2,020. This service accounts for 2.8% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,652 - $2,020 |
2.8% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,652 - $2,020 |
2.8% |