Wedding Cost Calculator

New Brunswick, NJ

All estimates are local averages. We recommend budgeting an additional 10% contingency buffer.

Venue & Logistics

Reception venue$8,400
Ceremony venue$4,200
Transportation$1,400

Food & Drink

Catering (per guest)$90
Bar & beverages$3,000
Wedding cake$950

Visual & Media

Photography & video$4,800
Flowers & florals$3,000
Décor & lighting$2,400

Entertainment & People

DJ / band$2,400
Officiant$500
Hair & makeup$950

Attire & Extras

Wedding dress$2,200
Groom attire$500
Invitations$600
Favors$500
Rehearsal dinner$2,400
Honeymoon$6,000

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About weddings in New Brunswick

Planning a wedding in New Brunswick, New Jersey? Here's what couples are actually spending. The average wedding venue in New Brunswick runs $8,400, which is typically the largest single line item in a local wedding budget. Catering costs average $90 per guest, so a 100-person wedding means roughly $9,000 just for food and service. Photography and videography together average $4,800 in the New Brunswick market. Other key costs in New Brunswick include DJ or live entertainment ($2,400), florals and décor ($3,000), wedding cake ($950). Use our free calculator above to build your complete New Brunswick wedding budget — adjust guest count and priorities to see your personalized estimate.

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New Brunswick, NJ Wedding Cost Calculator