For a wedding with 175 guests in the South Orange NJ, the estimated total cost is around $82,309 - $100,599. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in South Orange NJ is approximately $523. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $82,309 - $100,599.
The average wedding cost in South Orange NJ is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $82,309 - $100,599 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Bridgewater NJ, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $950 - $1,162. This represents about 1.2% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $982 - $1,200.
In Bridgewater NJ, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $5,405 - $6,607. This represents about 6.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$7,781 - $9,511 |
9.5% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$950 - $1,162 |
1.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$444 - $542 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$982 - $1,200 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$5,405 - $6,607 |
6.6% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in South Orange NJ is $1,059 - $1,295. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the South Orange NJ area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $6 - $7 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,059 - $1,295 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,059 - $1,295 |
1.3% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in South Orange NJ is $360 - $440. 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 |
$360 - $440 |
0.4% |
|
Hair Service
|
$157 - $191 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$132 - $162 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$71 - $87 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,770 - $3,386, which is 3.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the South Orange NJ area is $1,915 - $2,341.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,770 - $3,386 |
3.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,915 - $2,341 |
2.3% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$855 - $1,045 |
1.0% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in South Orange NJ, you should budget approximately $33,425 - $40,853, which is about 40.6% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$33,425 - $40,853 |
40.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$5,777 - $7,061 |
7.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$11,052 - $13,508 |
13.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$16,596 - $20,284 |
20.2% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $7,521 - $9,193. This accounts for roughly 9.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$7,521 - $9,193 |
9.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$788 - $963 |
1.0% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$362 - $442 |
0.4% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$2,302 - $2,814 |
2.8% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,785 - $2,181 |
2.2% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$2,285 - $2,793 |
2.8% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $2,444 - $2,987.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$2,444 - $2,987 |
3.0% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$949 - $1,159 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$486 - $594 |
0.6% |
|
Welcome Bags for Guests
|
$1,009 - $1,233 |
1.2% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,324 - $2,840. This is approximately 2.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,324 - $2,840 |
2.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$295 - $361 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$266 - $325 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$136 - $166 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$463 - $565 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$204 - $250 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$288 - $352 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$261 - $319 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$202 - $246 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$210 - $256 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $2,822 - $3,450, which is about 3.4% 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 $1,779 - $2,175, which is about 2.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$10,661 - $13,030 |
13.0% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$6,059 - $7,405 |
7.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$2,822 - $3,450 |
3.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,779 - $2,175 |
2.2% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,418 - $1,734.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$2,156 - $2,636 |
2.6% |
|
Lodging
|
$738 - $902 |
0.9% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,418 - $1,734 |
1.7% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in South Orange NJ spend between $9,843 - $12,031 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 12.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in South Orange NJ with 175 guests spend between $4,429 - $5,413 on wedding photography, which is about 5.4% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in South Orange NJ is $3,381 - $4,133. This makes up a portion of your (4.1%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$9,843 - $12,031 |
12.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$347 - $424 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$599 - $732 |
0.7% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$388 - $474 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$700 - $856 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,429 - $5,413 |
5.4% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,381 - $4,133 |
4.1% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,964 - $2,400.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,964 - $2,400 |
2.4% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$1,329 - $1,625 |
1.6% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$635 - $776 |
0.8% |