For a wedding with 400 guests in the Boston MA, the estimated total cost is around $105,982 - $129,534. 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 $294. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $105,982 - $129,534.
The average wedding cost in Boston MA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $105,982 - $129,534 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 $293 - $358. This represents about 0.3% of your total wedding expenses.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,998 - $2,442. This represents about 1.9% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,427 - $2,967 |
2.3% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$293 - $358 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$137 - $167 |
0.1% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,998 - $2,442 |
1.9% |
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 0.3% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$288 - $352 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$115 - $141 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$95 - $116 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$78 - $96 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,762 - $3,376, which is 2.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Boston MA area is $1,255 - $1,533.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,762 - $3,376 |
2.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,255 - $1,533 |
1.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$448 - $548 |
0.4% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$1,059 - $1,295 |
1.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,974 - $6,080. This accounts for roughly 4.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,974 - $6,080 |
4.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$440 - $538 |
0.4% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$198 - $242 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$606 - $740 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,414 - $2,950 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,317 - $1,609 |
1.2% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $3,553 - $4,343.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$3,553 - $4,343 |
3.4% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,762 - $2,154 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$1,791 - $2,189 |
1.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $7,219 - $8,823. This is approximately 6.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$7,219 - $8,823 |
6.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$981 - $1,199 |
0.9% |
|
Guest Book
|
$461 - $563 |
0.4% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$1,692 - $2,068 |
1.6% |
|
Postage
|
$944 - $1,154 |
0.9% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$961 - $1,175 |
0.9% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$850 - $1,038 |
0.8% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$645 - $789 |
0.6% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$685 - $837 |
0.6% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $1,008 - $1,232, which is about 1.0% 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 $595 - $727, which is about 0.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$6,722 - $8,216 |
6.3% |
|
Bracelet
|
$230 - $281 |
0.2% |
|
Earrings
|
$199 - $243 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,428 - $5,412 |
4.2% |
|
Necklace
|
$263 - $321 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$1,008 - $1,232 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$595 - $727 |
0.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $4,562 - $5,576 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 4.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Boston MA with 400 guests spend between $2,201 - $2,691 on wedding photography, which is about 2.1% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Boston MA is $1,487 - $1,817. This makes up a portion of your (1.4%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,562 - $5,576 |
4.3% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$422 - $516 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$452 - $552 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,201 - $2,691 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,487 - $1,817 |
1.4% |
Planner/Consultant
The cost for a Full Service in Boston MA is estimated to be $4,447 - $5,435. This service accounts for 4.2% of your total budget.
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$4,447 - $5,435 |
4.2% |
|
Full Service
|
$4,447 - $5,435 |
4.2% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$69,027 - $84,367 |
65.1% |