For a wedding with 250 guests in the Boston MA, the estimated total cost is around $69,791 - $85,300. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Boston MA is approximately $310. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $69,791 - $85,300.
The average wedding cost in Boston MA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $69,791 - $85,300 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $281 - $343. This represents about 0.4% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $334 - $408.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,931 - $2,361. This represents about 2.8% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,678 - $3,273 |
3.8% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$281 - $343 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$131 - $161 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$334 - $408 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,931 - $2,361 |
2.8% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Chicago IL is $288 - $352. 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 |
$288 - $352 |
0.4% |
|
Hair Service
|
$115 - $141 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$95 - $116 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$78 - $96 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,646 - $3,234, which is 3.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Boston MA area is $1,204 - $1,472.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,646 - $3,234 |
3.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,204 - $1,472 |
1.7% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$426 - $520 |
0.6% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$1,016 - $1,242 |
1.5% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,583 - $4,379. This accounts for roughly 5.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,583 - $4,379 |
5.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$559 - $683 |
0.8% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$252 - $308 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$707 - $864 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,337 - $1,634 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$729 - $891 |
1.0% |
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 $1,657 - $2,025.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,657 - $2,025 |
2.4% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$806 - $985 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$851 - $1,041 |
1.2% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $4,071 - $4,975. This is approximately 5.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$4,071 - $4,975 |
5.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$555 - $679 |
0.8% |
|
Guest Book
|
$261 - $319 |
0.4% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$958 - $1,170 |
1.4% |
|
Postage
|
$520 - $636 |
0.7% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$544 - $664 |
0.8% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$481 - $587 |
0.7% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$365 - $447 |
0.5% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$387 - $473 |
0.6% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $1,270 - $1,552, which is about 1.8% 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 HIM) is estimated at $749 - $915, which is about 1.1% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$8,035 - $9,821 |
11.5% |
|
Earrings
|
$189 - $231 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$5,578 - $6,818 |
8.0% |
|
Necklace
|
$249 - $305 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$1,270 - $1,552 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$749 - $915 |
1.1% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $5,941 - $7,261 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.5% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Boston MA with 250 guests spend between $2,662 - $3,254 on wedding photography, which is about 3.8% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Boston MA is $1,798 - $2,198. This makes up a portion of your (2.6%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,941 - $7,261 |
8.5% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$314 - $384 |
0.5% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$422 - $516 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$744 - $910 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,662 - $3,254 |
3.8% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,798 - $2,198 |
2.6% |
Planner/Consultant
The cost for a Full Service in Boston MA is estimated to be $4,267 - $5,215. This service accounts for 6.1% of your total budget.
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$4,267 - $5,215 |
6.1% |
|
Full Service
|
$4,267 - $5,215 |
6.1% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$36,626 - $44,765 |
52.5% |