For a wedding with 175 guests in the Merrick NY, the estimated total cost is around $73,189 - $89,453. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Merrick NY is approximately $465. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $73,189 - $89,453.
The average wedding cost in Merrick NY is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $73,189 - $89,453 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Merrick NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $678 - $828. This represents about 0.9% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $700 - $856.
In Merrick NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $3,852 - $4,708. This represents about 5.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$5,547 - $6,779 |
7.6% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$678 - $828 |
0.9% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$317 - $387 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$700 - $856 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$3,852 - $4,708 |
5.3% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Merrick NY is $896 - $1,095. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Merrick NY area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$896 - $1,095 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$896 - $1,095 |
1.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,256 - $2,758, which is 3.1% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Merrick NY area is $1,560 - $1,906.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,256 - $2,758 |
3.1% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,560 - $1,906 |
2.1% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$697 - $851 |
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 Merrick NY, you should budget approximately $30,106 - $36,796, which is about 41.1% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$30,106 - $36,796 |
41.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$4,943 - $6,041 |
6.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$9,456 - $11,558 |
12.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$12,288 - $15,018 |
16.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,419 - $4,179 |
4.7% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $6,404 - $7,828. This accounts for roughly 8.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$6,404 - $7,828 |
8.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$698 - $853 |
1.0% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$320 - $392 |
0.4% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,947 - $2,379 |
2.7% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,508 - $1,844 |
2.1% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,931 - $2,361 |
2.6% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,020 - $2,468. This is approximately 2.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,020 - $2,468 |
2.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$257 - $314 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$230 - $282 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$119 - $145 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$402 - $492 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$178 - $218 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$249 - $305 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$227 - $277 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$176 - $215 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$182 - $222 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $2,021 - $2,471, which is about 2.8% 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 $1,274 - $1,558, which is about 1.7% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$9,160 - $11,196 |
12.5% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$5,864 - $7,168 |
8.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$2,021 - $2,471 |
2.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,274 - $1,558 |
1.7% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Merrick NY spend between $5,595 - $6,839 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Merrick NY with 175 guests spend between $3,608 - $4,410 on wedding photography, which is about 4.9% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,595 - $6,839 |
7.6% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$347 - $424 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$553 - $675 |
0.8% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$388 - $474 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$700 - $856 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,608 - $4,410 |
4.9% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Merrick NY is estimated to be $5,074 - $6,202. This service accounts for 6.9% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$5,074 - $6,202 |
6.9% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$5,074 - $6,202 |
6.9% |
