Your Personalized Wedding Cost Estimate in New York NY

Based on your selections, here is a detailed cost estimate for a wedding in New York NY with 200 to 300 guests. This budget of $81,431 - $99,527 is a starting point to help you plan and allocate funds for your big day. Use the categories below to guide your vendor search and financial planning.

Overall Budget Summary: $81,431 - $99,527
Lives in: New York NY - New York NY Wedding Statistics
Planning a wedding in: New York NY
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 250 guests with a range of 200 to 300 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $326 - $398 to the total amount spent.
The ceremony and reception will be at the same location
Wedding Location: a resort or hotel
Type of wedding: Elegant, Romantic, Traditional
Wedding color theme: Pinks
Highest priorities:
  • Attire & Accessories (Wedding Dress, Suit, etc.)
  • Entertainment (DJ, Live Band, Musician/s, etc.)
  • Event Food Service, Catering, Bar Service
  • Event Location/Venue
  • Jewelry (Rings and Other Jewelry)
  • Photography & Video
  • Planner/Coordinator

Itemized Cost Breakdown

Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories Cost $3,874 - $4,734 4.8%
Dress Accessories $392 - $480 0.5%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $184 - $224 0.2%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $487 - $595 0.6%
Wedding Dress $2,811 - $3,435 3.5%
Beauty & Spa Cost $216 - $264 0.3%
Hair Service $90 - $110 0.1%
Makeup Service $75 - $91 0.1%
Manicure & Pedicure $51 - $63 0.1%
Entertainment Cost $6,557 - $8,014 8.1%
DJ/MC $1,448 - $1,770 1.8%
Entertainment lighting $509 - $622 0.6%
Live Band $3,377 - $4,127 4.1%
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble $1,223 - $1,495 1.5%
Flowers & Decorations Cost $2,991 - $3,655 3.7%
Bouquets $439 - $537 0.5%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $198 - $242 0.2%
Wedding Venue Decorations $599 - $732 0.7%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $1,137 - $1,389 1.4%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $618 - $756 0.8%
Gifts & Favors Cost $1,913 - $2,338 2.3%
Gift/s for Attendants $140 - $172 0.2%
Gift/s for Parents $167 - $205 0.2%
Tips (for all services) $841 - $1,027 1.0%
Wedding Favors $764 - $934 0.9%
Invitations Cost $2,698 - $3,298 3.3%
Ceremony Programs $375 - $459 0.5%
Guest Book $178 - $218 0.2%
Invitations & Reply Cards $648 - $792 0.8%
Postage $295 - $361 0.4%
Reception Menus $367 - $449 0.5%
Save the Date Cards $326 - $398 0.4%
Table Name and Escort/place Cards $247 - $301 0.3%
Thank You Cards $262 - $320 0.3%
Jewelry Cost $12,463 - $15,233 15.3%
Bracelet $314 - $384 0.4%
Earrings $274 - $334 0.3%
Engagement Ring $8,455 - $10,333 10.4%
Necklace $362 - $442 0.4%
Wedding ring/band for HER $1,924 - $2,352 2.4%
Wedding ring/band for HIM $1,135 - $1,387 1.4%
Photography & Video Cost $7,835 - $9,576 9.6%
Digital or Photo cd/dvd $347 - $425 0.4%
Engagement Session $531 - $649 0.7%
Photo Booth $466 - $570 0.6%
Prints and/or Enlargements $488 - $596 0.6%
Wedding album/s or photo book/s $844 - $1,032 1.0%
Wedding Photographer $3,079 - $3,763 3.8%
Wedding Videographer $2,079 - $2,541 2.6%
Planner/Consultant Cost $5,163 - $6,311 6.3%
Full Service $5,163 - $6,311 6.3%
Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost $37,723 - $46,105 46.3%
Hotel Room for After Reception $385 - $471 0.5%
Limo Rental $596 - $728 0.7%
Officiant $260 - $318 0.3%
Other Transportation $1,104 - $1,350 1.4%
Rehearsal Dinner $848 - $1,036 1.0%
Wedding Cake/dessert $884 - $1,080 1.1%
Wedding Venue Accessories $1,015 - $1,241 1.2%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $6,142 - $7,506 7.5%
Wedding Venue Food Service $11,993 - $14,658 14.7%
Wedding Venue Location $10,701 - $13,079 13.1%
Wedding Venue Rentals $3,795 - $4,639 4.7%
Estimated Total Cost: $81,431 - $99,527 100%

The average cost of a wedding in New York NY is based on real spending reported by couples, not vendor price lists. It includes both new and used items, and services provided by professionals, independent providers, or even friends and family. Every wedding is unique, and what couples spend can vary widely depending on their preferences and circumstances.

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