For a wedding with 175 guests in the Jersey City NJ, the estimated total cost is around $60,952 - $74,496. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Jersey City NJ is approximately $387. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $60,952 - $74,496.
The average wedding cost in Jersey City NJ is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $60,952 - $74,496 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Chatham NJ, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $761 - $930. This represents about 1.2% of your total wedding expenses.
In Chatham NJ, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $4,566 - $5,580. This represents about 7.5% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$5,326 - $6,510 |
8.7% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$761 - $930 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$4,566 - $5,580 |
7.5% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Jersey City NJ is $843 - $1,031. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Jersey City NJ area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$843 - $1,031 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$843 - $1,031 |
1.4% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Jersey City NJ is $357 - $437. 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 |
$357 - $437 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$158 - $193 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$130 - $158 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$70 - $86 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $6,437 - $7,867, which is 10.6% of your total.
For a live band, couples in Jersey City NJ typically budget around $4,854 - $5,932 which is 8.0% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$6,437 - $7,867 |
10.6% |
|
Live Band
|
$4,854 - $5,932 |
8.0% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$1,583 - $1,935 |
2.6% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in Jersey City NJ, you should budget approximately $31,109 - $38,023, which is about 51.0% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$31,109 - $38,023 |
51.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$4,345 - $5,311 |
7.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$8,456 - $10,335 |
13.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$15,242 - $18,629 |
25.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,067 - $3,749 |
5.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,646 - $5,678. This accounts for roughly 7.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,646 - $5,678 |
7.6% |
|
Bouquets
|
$849 - $1,037 |
1.4% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$377 - $461 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$1,110 - $1,356 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,058 - $1,294 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$668 - $816 |
1.1% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $703 - $859.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$703 - $859 |
1.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$703 - $859 |
1.2% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,355 - $1,656. This is approximately 2.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,355 - $1,656 |
2.2% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$210 - $256 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$345 - $421 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$121 - $147 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$204 - $250 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$185 - $227 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$140 - $172 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$149 - $183 |
0.2% |
Officiant
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Jersey City NJ area is $315 - $385. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$315 - $385 |
0.5% |
|
Officiant
|
$315 - $385 |
0.5% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$506 - $618 |
0.8% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Jersey City NJ spend between $4,733 - $5,785 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.8% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Jersey City NJ with 175 guests spend between $4,050 - $4,950 on wedding photography, which is about 6.6% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,733 - $5,785 |
7.8% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$683 - $835 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,050 - $4,950 |
6.6% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Jersey City NJ is estimated to be $2,834 - $3,464. This service accounts for 4.6% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,834 - $3,464 |
4.6% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,834 - $3,464 |
4.6% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,787 - $2,185.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,787 - $2,185 |
2.9% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$633 - $773 |
1.0% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$1,155 - $1,411 |
1.9% |