For a wedding with 250 guests in the Boston MA, the estimated total cost is around $60,015 - $73,351. 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 $267. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $60,015 - $73,351.
The average wedding cost in Boston MA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $60,015 - $73,351 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Boston MA is $348 - $426. 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 |
$348 - $426 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$151 - $185 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$126 - $154 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$71 - $87 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,494 - $3,048, which is 4.2% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Boston MA area is $1,728 - $2,112.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,494 - $3,048 |
4.2% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,728 - $2,112 |
2.9% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$766 - $936 |
1.3% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in Boston MA, you should budget approximately $41,322 - $50,504, which is about 68.9% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$41,322 - $50,504 |
68.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$6,460 - $7,896 |
10.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$12,452 - $15,219 |
20.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$17,812 - $21,770 |
29.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$4,598 - $5,620 |
7.7% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,499 - $6,721. This accounts for roughly 9.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,499 - $6,721 |
9.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$777 - $949 |
1.3% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$353 - $431 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$845 - $1,033 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$1,058 - $1,293 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,505 - $1,839 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$962 - $1,176 |
1.6% |
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,047 - $1,279.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,047 - $1,279 |
1.7% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,047 - $1,279 |
1.7% |
| Other Items Cost |
$503 - $615 |
0.8% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$503 - $615 |
0.8% |
On average, couples in Boston MA spend between $4,287 - $5,239 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.1% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Boston MA with 250 guests spend between $3,930 - $4,804 on wedding photography, which is about 6.5% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,287 - $5,239 |
7.1% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$356 - $436 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,930 - $4,804 |
6.5% |
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Boston MA is estimated to be $2,682 - $3,278. This service accounts for 4.5% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,682 - $3,278 |
4.5% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,682 - $3,278 |
4.5% |
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,833 - $2,241.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,833 - $2,241 |
3.1% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$1,833 - $2,241 |
3.1% |