For a wedding with 38 guests in the Boston MA, the estimated total cost is around $32,189 - $39,342. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Boston MA is approximately $941. With a guest count of 38, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $32,189 - $39,342.
The average wedding cost in Boston MA is currently trending similar than the national average. The estimated budget of $32,189 - $39,342 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In United States, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $272 - $332. This represents about 0.8% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $281 - $343.
In United States, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,546 - $1,890. This represents about 4.8% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,752 - $4,586 |
11.7% |
|
Alterations/Tailoring Services
|
$369 - $451 |
1.1% |
|
Attire for Rehearsal Dinner or Pre-Wedding Events
|
$281 - $343 |
0.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$272 - $332 |
0.8% |
|
Dress or Suit Steaming Services
|
$194 - $237 |
0.6% |
|
Gown Preservation Service
|
$318 - $388 |
1.0% |
|
Secondary Outfits
|
$365 - $447 |
1.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$127 - $155 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$281 - $343 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,546 - $1,890 |
4.8% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 38 guests in Boston MA is $147 - $179. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Boston MA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$147 - $179 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$147 - $179 |
0.5% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,383 - $2,913, which is 7.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Boston MA area is $1,647 - $2,013.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,383 - $2,913 |
7.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,647 - $2,013 |
5.1% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$736 - $900 |
2.3% |
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 Boston MA, you should budget approximately $3,585 - $4,381, which is about 11.1% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$3,585 - $4,381 |
11.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$779 - $953 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$1,491 - $1,823 |
4.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$775 - $947 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$539 - $659 |
1.7% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,975 - $2,413. This accounts for roughly 6.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,975 - $2,413 |
6.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$750 - $916 |
2.3% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$344 - $420 |
1.1% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$319 - $389 |
1.0% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$247 - $301 |
0.8% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$316 - $386 |
1.0% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $285 - $349. This is approximately 0.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$285 - $349 |
0.9% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$36 - $44 |
0.1% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$32 - $40 |
0.1% |
|
Guest Book
|
$17 - $21 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$57 - $69 |
0.2% |
|
Postage
|
$25 - $31 |
0.1% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$35 - $43 |
0.1% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$32 - $40 |
0.1% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$24 - $30 |
0.1% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$26 - $32 |
0.1% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $863 - $1,055, which is about 2.7% 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 $545 - $666, which is about 1.7% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,235 - $6,399 |
16.3% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,828 - $4,678 |
11.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$863 - $1,055 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$545 - $666 |
1.7% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in United States spend between $8,817 - $10,777 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 27.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Boston MA with 38 guests spend between $3,810 - $4,656 on wedding photography, which is about 11.8% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Boston MA is $2,909 - $3,555. That's about 9.0% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$8,817 - $10,777 |
27.4% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$364 - $444 |
1.1% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$593 - $725 |
1.8% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$407 - $497 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$735 - $899 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,810 - $4,656 |
11.8% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,909 - $3,555 |
9.0% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Boston MA is estimated to be $2,424 - $2,962. This service accounts for 7.5% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,424 - $2,962 |
7.5% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,424 - $2,962 |
7.5% |
