For a wedding with 38 guests in the New York NY, the estimated total cost is around $22,032 - $26,928. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in New York NY is approximately $644. With a guest count of 38, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $22,032 - $26,928.
The average wedding cost in New York NY is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $22,032 - $26,928 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Hackensack NJ, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $401 - $491. This represents about 1.8% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $415 - $507.
In Hackensack NJ, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,285 - $2,793. This represents about 10.4% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,289 - $4,019 |
14.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$401 - $491 |
1.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$187 - $229 |
0.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$415 - $507 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,285 - $2,793 |
10.4% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 38 guests in New York NY is $188 - $230. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the New York NY area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$188 - $230 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$188 - $230 |
0.9% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,450 - $2,994, which is 11.1% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the New York NY area is $1,694 - $2,070.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,450 - $2,994 |
11.1% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,694 - $2,070 |
7.7% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$756 - $924 |
3.4% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 38 guest wedding in New York NY, you should budget approximately $4,478 - $5,473, which is about 20.3% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$4,478 - $5,473 |
20.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$974 - $1,190 |
4.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$1,862 - $2,276 |
8.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$968 - $1,184 |
4.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$673 - $823 |
3.1% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,343 - $2,863. This accounts for roughly 10.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,343 - $2,863 |
10.6% |
|
Bouquets
|
$787 - $961 |
3.6% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$362 - $442 |
1.6% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$409 - $499 |
1.9% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$317 - $387 |
1.4% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$469 - $573 |
2.1% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $346 - $422. This is approximately 1.6% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$346 - $422 |
1.6% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$44 - $54 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$40 - $48 |
0.2% |
|
Guest Book
|
$21 - $25 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$69 - $85 |
0.3% |
|
Postage
|
$30 - $36 |
0.1% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$42 - $52 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$39 - $47 |
0.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$30 - $36 |
0.1% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$32 - $39 |
0.1% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Hackensack NJ spend between $8,940 - $10,926 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 40.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in New York NY with 38 guests spend between $3,918 - $4,788 on wedding photography, which is about 17.8% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in New York NY is $2,991 - $3,655. This makes up a portion of your (13.6%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$8,940 - $10,926 |
40.6% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$347 - $424 |
1.6% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$597 - $729 |
2.7% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$388 - $474 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$700 - $856 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,918 - $4,788 |
17.8% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,991 - $3,655 |
13.6% |