For a wedding with 175 guests in the Boston MA, the estimated total cost is around $71,448 - $87,326. 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 $454. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $71,448 - $87,326.
The average wedding cost in Boston MA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $71,448 - $87,326 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Somerville MA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $575 - $703. This represents about 0.8% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $620 - $758.
In Somerville MA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $3,391 - $4,145. This represents about 4.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$4,853 - $5,931 |
6.8% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$575 - $703 |
0.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$266 - $326 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$620 - $758 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$3,391 - $4,145 |
4.7% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Boston MA is $821 - $1,003. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Boston MA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$821 - $1,003 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$821 - $1,003 |
1.1% |
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 0.5% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$348 - $426 |
0.5% |
|
Hair Service
|
$151 - $185 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$126 - $154 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$71 - $87 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,624 - $3,208, which is 3.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Boston MA area is $1,818 - $2,222.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,624 - $3,208 |
3.7% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,818 - $2,222 |
2.5% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$806 - $986 |
1.1% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in Boston MA, you should budget approximately $27,181 - $33,221, which is about 38.0% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$27,181 - $33,221 |
38.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$4,343 - $5,308 |
6.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$8,370 - $10,230 |
11.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$11,378 - $13,906 |
15.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,091 - $3,777 |
4.3% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,521 - $5,525. This accounts for roughly 6.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,521 - $5,525 |
6.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$790 - $966 |
1.1% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$359 - $439 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$571 - $697 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$1,113 - $1,361 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,030 - $1,258 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$658 - $804 |
0.9% |
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,449 - $1,771.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,449 - $1,771 |
2.0% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$153 - $187 |
0.2% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$207 - $253 |
0.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$704 - $860 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$385 - $471 |
0.5% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,401 - $1,713. This is approximately 2.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,401 - $1,713 |
2.0% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$242 - $296 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$113 - $138 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$359 - $439 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$140 - $172 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$214 - $262 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$163 - $199 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$170 - $208 |
0.2% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,809 - $2,211, which is about 2.5% 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 $1,099 - $1,343, which is about 1.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$10,765 - $13,157 |
15.1% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$7,857 - $9,603 |
11.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,809 - $2,211 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,099 - $1,343 |
1.5% |
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Boston MA area is $315 - $385. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$315 - $385 |
0.4% |
|
Officiant
|
$315 - $385 |
0.4% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,339 - $1,637.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,339 - $1,637 |
1.9% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,339 - $1,637 |
1.9% |
| Other Items Cost |
$503 - $615 |
0.7% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$503 - $615 |
0.7% |
On average, couples in Boston MA spend between $11,865 - $14,501 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 16.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Boston MA with 175 guests spend between $5,190 - $6,344 on wedding photography, which is about 7.3% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Boston MA is $3,945 - $4,821. This makes up a portion of your (5.5%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$11,865 - $14,501 |
16.6% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$356 - $436 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$491 - $600 |
0.7% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$684 - $836 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$1,199 - $1,465 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$5,190 - $6,344 |
7.3% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,945 - $4,821 |
5.5% |
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Boston MA is estimated to be $2,822 - $3,449. This service accounts for 3.9% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,822 - $3,449 |
3.9% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,822 - $3,449 |
3.9% |
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $642 - $784.
| Transportation Cost |
$642 - $784 |
0.9% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$642 - $784 |
0.9% |