For a wedding with 250 guests in the new york city, the estimated total cost is around $70,398 - $86,042. 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 city is approximately $313. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $70,398 - $86,042.
The average wedding cost in new york city is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $70,398 - $86,042 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 $204 - $250. This represents about 0.3% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $228 - $278.
In New York NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,248 - $1,526. This represents about 1.8% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,764 - $2,156 |
2.5% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$204 - $250 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$84 - $102 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$228 - $278 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,248 - $1,526 |
1.8% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in new york city is $1,002 - $1,224. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the new york city area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,002 - $1,224 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,002 - $1,224 |
1.4% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in new york city is $314 - $384. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.4% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$314 - $384 |
0.4% |
|
Hair Service
|
$132 - $162 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$113 - $139 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$68 - $84 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $7,014 - $8,572, which is 10.0% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the new york city area is $1,216 - $1,486.
For a live band, couples in new york city typically budget around $4,069 - $4,973 which is 5.8% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$7,014 - $8,572 |
10.0% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,216 - $1,486 |
1.7% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$590 - $721 |
0.8% |
|
Live Band
|
$4,069 - $4,973 |
5.8% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$1,139 - $1,393 |
1.6% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in new york city, you should budget approximately $26,427 - $32,299, which is about 37.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$26,427 - $32,299 |
37.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$4,601 - $5,623 |
6.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$8,933 - $10,918 |
12.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$9,431 - $11,527 |
13.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,462 - $4,232 |
4.9% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,565 - $5,579. This accounts for roughly 6.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,565 - $5,579 |
6.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$638 - $780 |
0.9% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$277 - $339 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$769 - $939 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,118 - $1,366 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$794 - $970 |
1.1% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,705 - $2,083.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,705 - $2,083 |
2.4% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$100 - $122 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$183 - $223 |
0.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$831 - $1,015 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$591 - $723 |
0.8% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,414 - $2,950. This is approximately 3.4% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,414 - $2,950 |
3.4% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$423 - $517 |
0.6% |
|
Guest Book
|
$174 - $212 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$563 - $688 |
0.8% |
|
Postage
|
$284 - $347 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$396 - $484 |
0.6% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$286 - $350 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$289 - $353 |
0.4% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $731 - $893, which is about 1.0% 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 $440 - $538, which is about 0.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$4,393 - $5,369 |
6.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,222 - $3,938 |
4.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$731 - $893 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$440 - $538 |
0.6% |
Officiant
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the new york city area is $301 - $367. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$301 - $367 |
0.4% |
|
Officiant
|
$301 - $367 |
0.4% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $974 - $1,190.
| Other Events Cost |
$974 - $1,190 |
1.4% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$974 - $1,190 |
1.4% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$528 - $646 |
0.8% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in new york city spend between $7,334 - $8,964 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 10.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in new york city with 250 guests spend between $2,853 - $3,487 on wedding photography, which is about 4.1% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in new york city is $2,440 - $2,982. This makes up a portion of your (3.5%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,334 - $8,964 |
10.4% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$313 - $383 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$329 - $403 |
0.5% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$489 - $597 |
0.7% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$329 - $402 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$581 - $711 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,853 - $3,487 |
4.1% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,440 - $2,982 |
3.5% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in new york city is estimated to be $2,278 - $2,784. This service accounts for 3.2% of your total budget.
The cost for a Wedding Planner in new york city is estimated to be $3,933 - $4,807. This service accounts for 5.6% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$9,063 - $11,077 |
12.9% |
|
Hourly Services
|
$2,852 - $3,486 |
4.1% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,278 - $2,784 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$3,933 - $4,807 |
5.6% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $2,602 - $3,180.
| Transportation Cost |
$2,602 - $3,180 |
3.7% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$546 - $668 |
0.8% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$2,056 - $2,512 |
2.9% |