What is the average wedding cost in New York NY? Its a spring wedding in 2026 with 100 to 150 guests. The ceremony is at a wedding chapel and reception is at an event facility. The type of wedding is Elegant, Formal, Romantic and the wedding color theme is Reds. The typical wedding cost for a wedding of this type is between $56,180 and $68,664.
| Overall Budget Summary: $56,180 - $68,664 |
| Lives in: Carteret NJ |
| Planning a wedding in: New York NY |
| Season: Spring Wedding in 2026 |
| How many guests: This estimate is based on having 125 guests with a range of 100 to 150 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $449 - $549 to the total amount spent. |
| The ceremony will be at one location while the reception will be at another |
| Ceremony Location: a wedding chapel |
| Reception Location: an event facility |
| Type of wedding: Elegant, Formal, Romantic |
| Wedding color theme: Reds |
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| Category > Item | Estimated Cost | % of Total | |
| Attire & Accessories Cost | $2,723 - $3,328 | 4.8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dress Accessories | $323 - $395 | 0.6% | |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories | $149 - $183 | 0.3% | |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase | $347 - $425 | 0.6% | |
| Wedding Dress | $1,903 - $2,325 | 3.4% | |
| Bakery Cost | $498 - $608 | 0.9% | |
| Wedding Cake/dessert | $498 - $608 | 0.9% | |
| Beauty & Spa Cost | $342 - $418 | 0.6% | |
| Hair Service | $149 - $183 | 0.3% | |
| Makeup Service | $125 - $153 | 0.2% | |
| Manicure & Pedicure | $68 - $83 | 0.1% | |
| Entertainment Cost | $8,019 - $9,801 | 14.3% | |
| DJ/MC | $1,578 - $1,928 | 2.8% | |
| Entertainment lighting | $699 - $855 | 1.2% | |
| Live Band | $4,319 - $5,279 | 7.7% | |
| Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble | $1,423 - $1,739 | 2.5% | |
| Event Venue Cost | $16,700 - $20,412 | 29.7% | |
| Wedding Venue Bar Service | $2,616 - $3,198 | 4.7% | |
| Wedding Venue Food Service | $5,042 - $6,162 | 9.0% | |
| Wedding Venue Location | $7,181 - $8,777 | 12.8% | |
| Wedding Venue Rentals | $1,861 - $2,275 | 3.3% | |
| Flowers & Decorations Cost | $3,591 - $4,389 | 6.4% | |
| Bouquets | $752 - $919 | 1.3% | |
| Boutonnieres, Corsages | $341 - $417 | 0.6% | |
| Wedding Venue Accessories | $332 - $406 | 0.6% | |
| Wedding Venue Decorations | $965 - $1,179 | 1.7% | |
| Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements | $733 - $895 | 1.3% | |
| Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces | $469 - $573 | 0.8% | |
| Gifts & Favors Cost | $944 - $1,154 | 1.7% | |
| Gift/s for Attendants | $126 - $154 | 0.2% | |
| Gift/s for Parents | $169 - $207 | 0.3% | |
| Tips (for all services) | $424 - $518 | 0.8% | |
| Wedding Favors | $225 - $275 | 0.4% | |
| Invitations Cost | $968 - $1,183 | 1.7% | |
| Ceremony Programs | $140 - $172 | 0.2% | |
| Guest Book | $66 - $80 | 0.1% | |
| Invitations & Reply Cards | $210 - $256 | 0.4% | |
| Postage | $95 - $117 | 0.2% | |
| Reception Menus | $137 - $167 | 0.2% | |
| Save the Date Cards | $125 - $153 | 0.2% | |
| Table Name and Escort/place Cards | $95 - $117 | 0.2% | |
| Thank You Cards | $99 - $121 | 0.2% | |
| Jewelry Cost | $7,050 - $8,616 | 12.5% | |
| Bracelet | $237 - $289 | 0.4% | |
| Earrings | $235 - $287 | 0.4% | |
| Engagement Ring | $4,581 - $5,599 | 8.2% | |
| Necklace | $301 - $367 | 0.5% | |
| Wedding ring/band for Partner 1 | $1,056 - $1,290 | 1.9% | |
| Wedding ring/band for Partner 2 | $641 - $783 | 1.1% | |
| Officiant Cost | $300 - $366 | 0.5% | |
| Officiant | $300 - $366 | 0.5% | |
| Other Events Cost | $1,162 - $1,420 | 2.1% | |
| Rehearsal Dinner | $1,162 - $1,420 | 2.1% | |
| Other Items Cost | $479 - $585 | 0.9% | |
| Hotel Room for After Reception | $479 - $585 | 0.9% | |
| Photography & Video Cost | $7,731 - $9,449 | 13.8% | |
| Engagement Session | $402 - $492 | 0.7% | |
| Prints and/or Enlargements | $370 - $452 | 0.7% | |
| Wedding album/s or photo book/s | $649 - $793 | 1.2% | |
| Wedding Photographer | $3,586 - $4,382 | 6.4% | |
| Wedding Videographer | $2,724 - $3,330 | 4.8% | |
| Planner/Coordinator Cost | $5,063 - $6,189 | 9.0% | |
| Wedding Planner | $5,063 - $6,189 | 9.0% | |
| Transportation Cost | $611 - $747 | 1.1% | |
| Limo Rental | $611 - $747 | 1.1% | |
| Estimated Total Cost: | $56,180 - $68,664 | 100% | |