For a wedding with 125 guests in the Brookline MA, the estimated total cost is around $41,155 - $50,301. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Brookline MA is approximately $366. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $41,155 - $50,301.
The average wedding cost in Brookline MA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $41,155 - $50,301 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Chestnut Hill MA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $482 - $590. This represents about 1.2% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$698 - $854 |
1.7% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$482 - $590 |
1.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$216 - $264 |
0.5% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Brookline MA is $485 - $593. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Brookline MA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$485 - $593 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$485 - $593 |
1.2% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Brookline MA is $302 - $369. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.7% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$302 - $369 |
0.7% |
|
Hair Service
|
$130 - $158 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$106 - $130 |
0.3% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$66 - $80 |
0.2% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,030 - $2,482, which is 4.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Brookline MA area is $1,418 - $1,734.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,030 - $2,482 |
4.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,418 - $1,734 |
3.4% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$612 - $748 |
1.5% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Brookline MA, you should budget approximately $16,275 - $19,891, which is about 39.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$16,275 - $19,891 |
39.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,598 - $3,176 |
6.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$5,054 - $6,178 |
12.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$6,780 - $8,286 |
16.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,842 - $2,252 |
4.5% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,625 - $1,986. This accounts for roughly 3.9% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,625 - $1,986 |
3.9% |
|
Bouquets
|
$634 - $774 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$612 - $748 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$379 - $463 |
0.9% |
For wedding favors for 125 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $422 - $516.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$422 - $516 |
1.0% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$422 - $516 |
1.0% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $682 - $834. This is approximately 1.7% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$682 - $834 |
1.7% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$200 - $244 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$87 - $107 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$119 - $145 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$108 - $132 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$82 - $100 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$86 - $106 |
0.2% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,663 - $2,033, which is about 4.0% 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 $989 - $1,209, which is about 2.4% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$10,418 - $12,734 |
25.3% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$7,319 - $8,945 |
17.8% |
|
Necklace
|
$447 - $547 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,663 - $2,033 |
4.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$989 - $1,209 |
2.4% |
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Brookline MA area is $304 - $372. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$304 - $372 |
0.7% |
|
Officiant
|
$304 - $372 |
0.7% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,086 - $1,328.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,086 - $1,328 |
2.6% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,086 - $1,328 |
2.6% |
| Other Items Cost |
$491 - $600 |
1.2% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$491 - $600 |
1.2% |
On average, couples in Brookline MA spend between $5,563 - $6,799 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 13.5% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Brookline MA with 125 guests spend between $3,211 - $3,925 on wedding photography, which is about 7.8% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Brookline MA is $2,352 - $2,874. This makes up a portion of your (5.7%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,563 - $6,799 |
13.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,211 - $3,925 |
7.8% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,352 - $2,874 |
5.7% |
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $774 - $946.
| Transportation Cost |
$774 - $946 |
1.9% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$774 - $946 |
1.9% |