For a wedding with 400 guests in the New York, New York, the estimated total cost is around $209,524 - $256,084. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in New York, New York is approximately $582. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $209,524 - $256,084.
The average wedding cost in New York, New York is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $209,524 - $256,084 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In New York NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $1,028 - $1,256. This represents about 0.5% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $1,062 - $1,298.
In New York NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $5,846 - $7,146. This represents about 2.8% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$12,425 - $15,186 |
5.9% |
|
Alterations/Tailoring Services
|
$655 - $801 |
0.3% |
|
Attire for Rehearsal Dinner or Pre-Wedding Events
|
$1,062 - $1,298 |
0.5% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$1,028 - $1,256 |
0.5% |
|
Dress or Suit Steaming Services
|
$344 - $420 |
0.2% |
|
Gown Preservation Service
|
$564 - $690 |
0.3% |
|
Secondary Outfits
|
$1,382 - $1,690 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$481 - $587 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$1,062 - $1,298 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$5,846 - $7,146 |
2.8% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in New York, New York is $2,806 - $3,430. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the New York, New York area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $7 - $9 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$2,806 - $3,430 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$2,806 - $3,430 |
1.3% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,428 - $2,968, which is 1.2% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the New York, New York area is $1,679 - $2,052.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,428 - $2,968 |
1.2% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,679 - $2,052 |
0.8% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$750 - $916 |
0.4% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in New York, New York, you should budget approximately $115,981 - $141,755, which is about 55.4% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$115,981 - $141,755 |
55.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$16,369 - $20,007 |
7.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$31,316 - $38,276 |
14.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$56,973 - $69,633 |
27.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$11,323 - $13,839 |
5.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $17,946 - $21,934. This accounts for roughly 8.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$17,946 - $21,934 |
8.6% |
|
Bouquets
|
$734 - $898 |
0.4% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$338 - $413 |
0.2% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$6,098 - $7,453 |
2.9% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$4,726 - $5,776 |
2.3% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$6,051 - $7,395 |
2.9% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $21,901 - $26,767. This is approximately 10.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$21,901 - $26,767 |
10.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$2,772 - $3,388 |
1.3% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$2,489 - $3,043 |
1.2% |
|
Guest Book
|
$1,287 - $1,573 |
0.6% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$4,352 - $5,319 |
2.1% |
|
Postage
|
$1,994 - $2,437 |
1.0% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$2,699 - $3,299 |
1.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$2,448 - $2,992 |
1.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$1,894 - $2,314 |
0.9% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$1,967 - $2,404 |
0.9% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $3,075 - $3,759, which is about 1.5% 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 $1,940 - $2,372, which is about 0.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$11,813 - $14,439 |
5.6% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$6,798 - $8,308 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$3,075 - $3,759 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,940 - $2,372 |
0.9% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in New York NY spend between $5,910 - $7,224 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 2.8% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in New York, New York with 400 guests spend between $3,882 - $4,744 on wedding photography, which is about 1.9% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,910 - $7,224 |
2.8% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$347 - $424 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$594 - $726 |
0.3% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$388 - $474 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$700 - $856 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,882 - $4,744 |
1.9% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in New York, New York is estimated to be $2,469 - $3,017. This service accounts for 1.2% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,469 - $3,017 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,469 - $3,017 |
1.2% |
