Wedding Cost Calculator

Manhattan, NY

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

Venue & Logistics

Reception venue$17,500
Ceremony venue$8,800
Transportation$3,000

Food & Drink

Catering (per guest)$188
Bar & beverages$6,300
Wedding cake$2,000

Visual & Media

Photography & video$10,000
Flowers & florals$6,300
Décor & lighting$5,000

Entertainment & People

DJ / band$5,000
Officiant$1,000
Hair & makeup$2,000

Attire & Extras

Wedding dress$4,500
Groom attire$1,000
Invitations$1,250
Favors$1,000
Rehearsal dinner$5,000
Honeymoon$12,500

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About weddings in Manhattan

Planning a wedding in Manhattan, New York? Here's what couples are actually spending. The average wedding venue in Manhattan runs $17,500, which is typically the largest single line item in a local wedding budget. Catering costs average $188 per guest, so a 100-person wedding means roughly $18,800 just for food and service. Photography and videography together average $10,000 in the Manhattan market. Other key costs in Manhattan include DJ or live entertainment ($5,000), florals and décor ($6,300), wedding cake ($2,000). Use our free calculator above to build your complete Manhattan wedding budget — adjust guest count and priorities to see your personalized estimate.

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Manhattan, NY Wedding Cost Calculator