For a wedding with 125 guests in the Boston MA, the estimated total cost is around $61,997 - $75,775. 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 $551. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $61,997 - $75,775.
The average wedding cost in Boston MA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $61,997 - $75,775 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Cambridge MA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $437 - $534. This represents about 0.7% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $470 - $574.
In Cambridge MA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,572 - $3,144. This represents about 4.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,680 - $4,498 |
5.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$437 - $534 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$202 - $246 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$470 - $574 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,572 - $3,144 |
4.1% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Cambridge MA is $346 - $422. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.6% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$346 - $422 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$149 - $183 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$125 - $153 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$71 - $87 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $6,827 - $8,344, which is 11.0% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Boston MA area is $1,826 - $2,232.
For a live band, couples in Boston MA typically budget around $5,000 - $6,112 which is 8.1% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$6,827 - $8,344 |
11.0% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,826 - $2,232 |
2.9% |
|
Live Band
|
$5,000 - $6,112 |
8.1% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Boston MA, you should budget approximately $19,959 - $24,395, which is about 32.2% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$19,959 - $24,395 |
32.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,947 - $3,601 |
4.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$5,680 - $6,942 |
9.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$9,235 - $11,287 |
14.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,098 - $2,564 |
3.4% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,692 - $4,512. This accounts for roughly 6.0% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,692 - $4,512 |
6.0% |
|
Bouquets
|
$756 - $924 |
1.2% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$343 - $419 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$376 - $460 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$1,086 - $1,328 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$689 - $843 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$441 - $539 |
0.7% |
For wedding favors for 125 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $670 - $818.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$670 - $818 |
1.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$192 - $234 |
0.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$478 - $584 |
0.8% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $928 - $1,134. This is approximately 1.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$928 - $1,134 |
1.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$159 - $195 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$75 - $91 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$237 - $289 |
0.4% |
|
Postage
|
$96 - $118 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$140 - $172 |
0.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$108 - $132 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$113 - $138 |
0.2% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,439 - $1,759, which is about 2.3% 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 $874 - $1,068, which is about 1.4% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$8,564 - $10,468 |
13.8% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$6,251 - $7,641 |
10.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,439 - $1,759 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$874 - $1,068 |
1.4% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,345 - $1,643.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,345 - $1,643 |
2.2% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,345 - $1,643 |
2.2% |
| Other Items Cost |
$503 - $615 |
0.8% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$503 - $615 |
0.8% |
On average, couples in Boston MA spend between $9,622 - $11,760 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 15.5% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Boston MA with 125 guests spend between $5,208 - $6,366 on wedding photography, which is about 8.4% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Boston MA is $3,958 - $4,838. This makes up a portion of your (6.4%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$9,622 - $11,760 |
15.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$455 - $557 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$5,208 - $6,366 |
8.4% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,958 - $4,838 |
6.4% |
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Boston MA is estimated to be $5,863 - $7,165. This service accounts for 9.5% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$5,863 - $7,165 |
9.5% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$5,863 - $7,165 |
9.5% |