For a wedding with 38 guests in the Albany NY, the estimated total cost is around $26,487 - $32,373. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
    
   
  
  
  
    
    
      On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Albany NY is approximately $774. With a guest count of 38, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $26,487 - $32,373.
    
   
  
  
    
    
      The average wedding cost in Albany NY is currently trending similar than the national average. The estimated budget of $26,487 - $32,373 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
    
   
  
            
                
                
                    In Delmar NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $446 - $545. This represents about 1.7% of your total wedding expenses.
                
             
            
            
                
                
                    The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $481 - $587.
                
             
            
            
                
                
                    In Delmar NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,627 - $3,211. This represents about 9.9% of your total wedding expenses.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Attire & Accessories Cost | 
                      $3,759 - $4,595 | 
                      14.2% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Dress Accessories
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                      $446 - $545 | 
                      1.7% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
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                      $206 - $252 | 
                      0.8% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
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                      $481 - $587 | 
                      1.8% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Dress
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                      $2,627 - $3,211 | 
                      9.9% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
            
                
                
                    The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 38 guests in Albany NY is $132 - $162. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
                
             
            
            
                
                
                    In the Albany NY area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $3 - $4 per slice.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Bakery Cost | 
                      $132 - $162 | 
                      0.5% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Cake/dessert
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                      $132 - $162 | 
                      0.5% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Albany NY is $274 - $334. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 1.0% of the total budget.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Beauty & Spa Cost | 
                      $274 - $334 | 
                      1.0% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Hair Service
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                      $113 - $139 | 
                      0.4% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Makeup Service
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                      $95 - $116 | 
                      0.4% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Manicure & Pedicure
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                      $66 - $80 | 
                      0.2% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,110 - $1,356, which is 4.2% of your total.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Entertainment Cost | 
                      $1,110 - $1,356 | 
                      4.2% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
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                      $1,110 - $1,356 | 
                      4.2% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 38 guest wedding in Albany NY, you should budget approximately $5,788 - $7,074, which is about 21.9% of your total budget.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Event Venue Cost | 
                      $5,788 - $7,074 | 
                      21.9% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Bar Service
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                      $686 - $838 | 
                      2.6% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Food Service
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                      $1,322 - $1,616 | 
                      5.0% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Location
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                      $3,292 - $4,024 | 
                      12.4% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Rentals
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                      $488 - $596 | 
                      1.8% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,934 - $2,364. This accounts for roughly 7.3% of your total expenses.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Flowers & Decorations Cost | 
                      $1,934 - $2,364 | 
                      7.3% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Bouquets
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                      $568 - $694 | 
                      2.1% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Boutonnieres, Corsages
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                      $258 - $316 | 
                      1.0% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Accessories
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                      $89 - $109 | 
                      0.3% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Decorations
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                      $746 - $912 | 
                      2.8% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
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                      $167 - $204 | 
                      0.6% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
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                      $106 - $130 | 
                      0.4% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                For wedding favors for 38 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $172 - $210.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Gifts & Favors Cost | 
                      $172 - $210 | 
                      0.6% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Tips (for all services)
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                      $112 - $136 | 
                      0.4% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Favors
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                      $60 - $74 | 
                      0.2% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $130 - $158. This is approximately 0.5% of your overall budget.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Invitations Cost | 
                      $130 - $158 | 
                      0.5% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Invitations & Reply Cards
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                      $57 - $69 | 
                      0.2% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Postage
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                      $21 - $25 | 
                      0.1% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Table Name and Escort/place Cards
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                      $25 - $31 | 
                      0.1% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Thank You Cards
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                      $27 - $33 | 
                      0.1% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
            
                
                
                    The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,391 - $1,700, which is about 5.2% 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 $843 - $1,031, which is about 3.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Jewelry Cost | 
                      $8,267 - $10,105 | 
                      31.2% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Engagement Ring
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                      $6,034 - $7,374 | 
                      22.8% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
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                      $1,391 - $1,700 | 
                      5.2% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
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                      $843 - $1,031 | 
                      3.2% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
            
                
                
                    The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Albany NY area is $290 - $354. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Officiant Cost | 
                      $290 - $354 | 
                      1.1% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Officiant
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                      $290 - $354 | 
                      1.1% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
            
                
                
                    For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $907 - $1,109.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Other Events Cost | 
                      $907 - $1,109 | 
                      3.4% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Rehearsal Dinner
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                      $907 - $1,109 | 
                      3.4% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Other Items Cost | 
                      $463 - $565 | 
                      1.7% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Hotel Room for After Reception
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                      $463 - $565 | 
                      1.7% | 
                  
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                On average, couples in Albany NY spend between $3,262 - $3,986 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 12.3% of your overall budget.
            
         
        
            
                
                
                    On average, couples in Albany NY with 38 guests spend between $2,798 - $3,420 on wedding photography, which is about 10.6% of your total wedding cost.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Photography & Video Cost | 
                      $3,262 - $3,986 | 
                      12.3% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Engagement Session
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                      $464 - $567 | 
                      1.7% | 
                  
              
                  
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                          Wedding Photographer
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                      $2,798 - $3,420 | 
                      10.6% |