For a wedding with 125 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $63,256 - $77,312. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in United States is approximately $562. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $63,256 - $77,312.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $63,256 - $77,312 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 $811 - $991. This represents about 1.3% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $838 - $1,024.
In New York NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $4,612 - $5,636. This represents about 7.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$6,639 - $8,115 |
10.5% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$811 - $991 |
1.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$379 - $463 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$838 - $1,024 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$4,612 - $5,636 |
7.3% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in New York NY is $518 - $633. 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 $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$518 - $633 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$518 - $633 |
0.8% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in New York NY is $250 - $306. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.4% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$250 - $306 |
0.4% |
|
Hair Service
|
$105 - $129 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$89 - $109 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$56 - $68 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $13,753 - $16,809, which is 21.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the New York NY area is $1,172 - $1,432.
For a live band, couples in New York NY typically budget around $3,368 - $4,116 which is 5.3% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$13,753 - $16,809 |
21.7% |
|
Childrens Entertainment or Childcare
|
$1,394 - $1,704 |
2.2% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,172 - $1,432 |
1.9% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$524 - $640 |
0.8% |
|
Interactive Experiences
|
$867 - $1,059 |
1.4% |
|
Live Band
|
$3,368 - $4,116 |
5.3% |
|
Musician/s or Soloist or Ensemble
|
$1,048 - $1,280 |
1.7% |
|
Visual Spectacles
|
$5,381 - $6,577 |
8.5% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in New York NY, you should budget approximately $16,241 - $19,850, which is about 25.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$16,241 - $19,850 |
25.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,903 - $3,549 |
4.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$5,555 - $6,789 |
8.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$5,774 - $7,057 |
9.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,009 - $2,455 |
3.2% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,903 - $4,771. This accounts for roughly 6.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,903 - $4,771 |
6.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$485 - $593 |
0.8% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$222 - $272 |
0.4% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,125 - $1,375 |
1.8% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$872 - $1,066 |
1.4% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,199 - $1,465 |
1.9% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,516 - $1,852. This is approximately 2.4% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,516 - $1,852 |
2.4% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$193 - $235 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$174 - $212 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$89 - $109 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$303 - $371 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$130 - $158 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$187 - $229 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$171 - $209 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$132 - $162 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$137 - $167 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $2,477 - $3,027, which is about 3.9% 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 $1,562 - $1,910, which is about 2.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$9,858 - $12,048 |
15.6% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$5,819 - $7,112 |
9.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$2,477 - $3,027 |
3.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,562 - $1,910 |
2.5% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $868 - $1,060.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,319 - $1,613 |
2.1% |
|
Lodging
|
$452 - $552 |
0.7% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$868 - $1,060 |
1.4% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in New York NY spend between $6,314 - $7,718 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 10.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in New York NY with 125 guests spend between $2,711 - $3,313 on wedding photography, which is about 4.3% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in New York NY is $2,070 - $2,530. This makes up a portion of your (3.3%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,314 - $7,718 |
10.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$273 - $333 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$405 - $495 |
0.6% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$305 - $373 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$551 - $673 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,711 - $3,313 |
4.3% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,070 - $2,530 |
3.3% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in New York NY is estimated to be $1,724 - $2,108. This service accounts for 2.7% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,724 - $2,108 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,724 - $2,108 |
2.7% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,220 - $1,492.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,220 - $1,492 |
1.9% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$722 - $882 |
1.1% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$499 - $609 |
0.8% |