For a wedding with 250 guests in the Rahway NJ, the estimated total cost is around $50,188 - $61,340. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Rahway NJ is approximately $223. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $50,188 - $61,340.
The average wedding cost in Rahway NJ is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $50,188 - $61,340 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $332 - $406.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$332 - $406 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$332 - $406 |
0.7% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in Rahway NJ is $1,058 - $1,293. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Rahway NJ area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,058 - $1,293 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,058 - $1,293 |
2.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,456 - $1,780, which is 2.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Rahway NJ area is $1,456 - $1,780.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,456 - $1,780 |
2.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,456 - $1,780 |
2.9% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in Rahway NJ, you should budget approximately $31,943 - $39,041, which is about 63.6% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$31,943 - $39,041 |
63.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$5,693 - $6,958 |
11.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$10,972 - $13,410 |
21.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$11,228 - $13,723 |
22.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$4,051 - $4,951 |
8.1% |
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $923 - $1,128.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$923 - $1,128 |
1.8% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$923 - $1,128 |
1.8% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,344 - $1,642. This is approximately 2.7% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,344 - $1,642 |
2.7% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$298 - $364 |
0.6% |
|
Guest Book
|
$140 - $171 |
0.3% |
|
Postage
|
$233 - $285 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$263 - $321 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$201 - $245 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$210 - $256 |
0.4% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,072 - $1,310.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,072 - $1,310 |
2.1% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,072 - $1,310 |
2.1% |
On average, couples in Rahway NJ spend between $8,053 - $9,843 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 16.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Rahway NJ with 250 guests spend between $4,295 - $5,249 on wedding photography, which is about 8.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Rahway NJ is $3,263 - $3,989. This makes up a portion of your (6.5%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$8,053 - $9,843 |
16.0% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$495 - $605 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,295 - $5,249 |
8.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,263 - $3,989 |
6.5% |
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Rahway NJ is estimated to be $2,259 - $2,761. This service accounts for 4.5% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,259 - $2,761 |
4.5% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,259 - $2,761 |
4.5% |
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,749 - $2,137.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,749 - $2,137 |
3.5% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$1,749 - $2,137 |
3.5% |