For a wedding with 400 guests in the Hartford CT, the estimated total cost is around $86,767 - $106,049. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Hartford CT is approximately $241. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $86,767 - $106,049.
The average wedding cost in Hartford CT is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $86,767 - $106,049 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Willimantic CT, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $217 - $265. This represents about 0.2% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $233 - $285.
In Willimantic CT, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,274 - $1,558. This represents about 1.5% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,825 - $2,231 |
2.1% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$217 - $265 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$101 - $123 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$233 - $285 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,274 - $1,558 |
1.5% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Hartford CT is $2,444 - $2,987. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Hartford CT area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $6 - $7 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$2,444 - $2,987 |
2.8% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$2,444 - $2,987 |
2.8% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Hartford CT is $335 - $409. 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 |
$335 - $409 |
0.4% |
|
Hair Service
|
$146 - $178 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$122 - $149 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$68 - $83 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $9,357 - $11,437, which is 10.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Hartford CT area is $1,841 - $2,251.
For a live band, couples in Hartford CT typically budget around $5,040 - $6,160 which is 5.8% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$9,357 - $11,437 |
10.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,841 - $2,251 |
2.1% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$815 - $997 |
0.9% |
|
Live Band
|
$5,040 - $6,160 |
5.8% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$1,661 - $2,030 |
1.9% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in Hartford CT, you should budget approximately $40,977 - $50,083, which is about 47.2% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$40,977 - $50,083 |
47.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$13,998 - $17,108 |
16.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$26,979 - $32,975 |
31.1% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $9,545 - $11,666. This accounts for roughly 11.0% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$9,545 - $11,666 |
11.0% |
|
Bouquets
|
$716 - $876 |
0.8% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$326 - $398 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$1,675 - $2,047 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$1,252 - $1,530 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$3,400 - $4,156 |
3.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$2,175 - $2,659 |
2.5% |
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,398 - $1,708.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,398 - $1,708 |
1.6% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$113 - $138 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$151 - $185 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$1,134 - $1,386 |
1.3% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $5,057 - $6,181. This is approximately 5.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$5,057 - $6,181 |
5.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$712 - $870 |
0.8% |
|
Guest Book
|
$332 - $406 |
0.4% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$1,058 - $1,294 |
1.2% |
|
Postage
|
$653 - $798 |
0.8% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$693 - $847 |
0.8% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$631 - $771 |
0.7% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$480 - $586 |
0.6% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$499 - $609 |
0.6% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $773 - $945, which is about 0.9% 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 Partner 2) is estimated at $469 - $573, which is about 0.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$4,599 - $5,621 |
5.3% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,357 - $4,103 |
3.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$773 - $945 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$469 - $573 |
0.5% |
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Hartford CT area is $300 - $366. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$300 - $366 |
0.3% |
|
Officiant
|
$300 - $366 |
0.3% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,355 - $1,657.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,355 - $1,657 |
1.6% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,355 - $1,657 |
1.6% |
On average, couples in Hartford CT spend between $9,576 - $11,704 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Hartford CT with 400 guests spend between $4,184 - $5,114 on wedding photography, which is about 4.8% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Hartford CT is $3,180 - $3,886. This makes up a portion of your (3.7%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$9,576 - $11,704 |
11.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$339 - $415 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$359 - $439 |
0.4% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$495 - $605 |
0.6% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$370 - $452 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$649 - $793 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,184 - $5,114 |
4.8% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,180 - $3,886 |
3.7% |