For a wedding with 400 guests in the Manhattan, the estimated total cost is around $132,941 - $162,483. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Manhattan is approximately $369. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $132,941 - $162,483.
The average wedding cost in Manhattan is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $132,941 - $162,483 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In New York NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $350 - $428. This represents about 0.3% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $382 - $466.
In New York NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,200 - $2,688. This represents about 1.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,097 - $3,785 |
2.3% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$350 - $428 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$166 - $202 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$382 - $466 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,200 - $2,688 |
1.7% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in New York NY is $308 - $376. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.2% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$308 - $376 |
0.2% |
|
Hair Service
|
$122 - $149 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$100 - $122 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$86 - $106 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $7,128 - $8,712, which is 5.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Manhattan area is $1,571 - $1,921.
For a live band, couples in Manhattan typically budget around $3,665 - $4,479 which is 2.8% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$7,128 - $8,712 |
5.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,571 - $1,921 |
1.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$564 - $690 |
0.4% |
|
Live Band
|
$3,665 - $4,479 |
2.8% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$1,328 - $1,623 |
1.0% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $6,539 - $7,993. This accounts for roughly 4.9% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$6,539 - $7,993 |
4.9% |
|
Bouquets
|
$585 - $715 |
0.4% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$264 - $322 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$820 - $1,002 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$3,155 - $3,856 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,716 - $2,098 |
1.3% |
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $3,819 - $4,667.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$3,819 - $4,667 |
2.9% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$184 - $224 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$220 - $268 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$2,405 - $2,939 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$1,011 - $1,235 |
0.8% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $3,895 - $4,761. This is approximately 2.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$3,895 - $4,761 |
2.9% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$473 - $578 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$412 - $504 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$225 - $275 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$813 - $993 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$468 - $572 |
0.4% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$455 - $557 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$412 - $504 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$308 - $376 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$329 - $403 |
0.2% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $1,463 - $1,789, which is about 1.1% 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 $865 - $1,057, which is about 0.7% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$9,603 - $11,737 |
7.2% |
|
Bracelet
|
$282 - $344 |
0.2% |
|
Earrings
|
$244 - $298 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$6,427 - $7,855 |
4.8% |
|
Necklace
|
$322 - $394 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$1,463 - $1,789 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$865 - $1,057 |
0.7% |
On average, couples in New York NY spend between $8,208 - $10,032 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 6.2% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Manhattan with 400 guests spend between $3,342 - $4,084 on wedding photography, which is about 2.5% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Manhattan is $2,256 - $2,758. This makes up a portion of your (1.7%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$8,208 - $10,032 |
6.2% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$347 - $425 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$464 - $568 |
0.3% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$466 - $570 |
0.4% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$488 - $596 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$844 - $1,032 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,342 - $4,084 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,256 - $2,758 |
1.7% |
The cost for a Full Service in Manhattan is estimated to be $5,604 - $6,850. This service accounts for 4.2% of your total budget.
The cost for a Month of Direction in Manhattan is estimated to be $1,706 - $2,085. This service accounts for 1.3% of your total budget.
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$11,621 - $14,203 |
8.7% |
|
A La Carte Services
|
$1,552 - $1,896 |
1.2% |
|
Full Service
|
$5,604 - $6,850 |
4.2% |
|
Month of Direction
|
$1,706 - $2,085 |
1.3% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$78,723 - $96,217 |
59.2% |