For a wedding with 250 guests in the Cedar Grove NJ, the estimated total cost is around $45,303 - $55,371. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Cedar Grove NJ is approximately $201. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $45,303 - $55,371.
The average wedding cost in Cedar Grove NJ is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $45,303 - $55,371 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,022 - $2,472, which is 4.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Cedar Grove NJ area is $1,413 - $1,727.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,022 - $2,472 |
4.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,413 - $1,727 |
3.1% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$609 - $745 |
1.3% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in Cedar Grove NJ, you should budget approximately $31,491 - $38,489, which is about 69.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$31,491 - $38,489 |
69.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$5,756 - $7,036 |
12.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$11,197 - $13,685 |
24.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$10,457 - $12,781 |
23.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$4,081 - $4,987 |
9.0% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,876 - $2,292. This accounts for roughly 4.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,876 - $2,292 |
4.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$709 - $867 |
1.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$316 - $386 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$851 - $1,040 |
1.9% |
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,389 - $1,697.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,389 - $1,697 |
3.1% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$934 - $1,142 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$455 - $556 |
1.0% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,587 - $1,939. This is approximately 3.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,587 - $1,939 |
3.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$257 - $314 |
0.6% |
|
Guest Book
|
$122 - $149 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$422 - $516 |
0.9% |
|
Postage
|
$204 - $250 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$228 - $278 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$172 - $210 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$183 - $223 |
0.4% |
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Cedar Grove NJ area is $313 - $383. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$313 - $383 |
0.7% |
|
Officiant
|
$313 - $383 |
0.7% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,083 - $1,323.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,083 - $1,323 |
2.4% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,083 - $1,323 |
2.4% |
On average, couples in Cedar Grove NJ spend between $5,543 - $6,775 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 12.2% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Cedar Grove NJ with 250 guests spend between $3,200 - $3,911 on wedding photography, which is about 7.1% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Cedar Grove NJ is $2,344 - $2,864. This makes up a portion of your (5.2%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,543 - $6,775 |
12.2% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,200 - $3,911 |
7.1% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,344 - $2,864 |
5.2% |