Events & Entertainment Costs in Connecticut

Verified cost ranges across cities in Connecticut

Verified by 3 sourcesUpdated April 11, 2026

Events & Entertainment Cost Comparison — Connecticut

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Connecticut

Cost Comparison — Wedding Planner (Full Service)

Connecticut3 sources

Low

$873

Typical

$2,187

High

$3,500

Hartford3 sources

Low

$897

Typical

$2,247

High

$3,596

Bridgeport3 sources

Low

$933

Typical

$2,337

High

$3,740

New Haven3 sources

Low

$913

Typical

$2,286

High

$3,660

New London3 sources

Low

$877

Typical

$2,196

High

$3,515

Waterbury3 sources

Low

$933

Typical

$2,337

High

$3,740

Norwich3 sources

Low

$877

Typical

$2,196

High

$3,515

Cost Comparison — Day-of Wedding Coordinator

Connecticut3 sources

Low

$1,018

Typical

$1,544

High

$2,070

Hartford3 sources

Low

$1,046

Typical

$1,587

High

$2,127

Bridgeport3 sources

Low

$1,088

Typical

$1,650

High

$2,212

New Haven3 sources

Low

$1,065

Typical

$1,615

High

$2,164

New London3 sources

Low

$1,023

Typical

$1,551

High

$2,079

Waterbury3 sources

Low

$1,088

Typical

$1,650

High

$2,212

Norwich3 sources

Low

$1,023

Typical

$1,551

High

$2,079

Cost Comparison — Wedding Officiant

Connecticut2 sources

Low

$100

Typical

$150

High

$200

Hartford2 sources

Low

$103

Typical

$154

High

$206

Bridgeport2 sources

Low

$107

Typical

$160

High

$214

New Haven2 sources

Low

$105

Typical

$157

High

$209

New London2 sources

Low

$100

Typical

$151

High

$201

Waterbury2 sources

Low

$107

Typical

$160

High

$214

Norwich2 sources

Low

$100

Typical

$151

High

$201

Cost Comparison — Wedding Dress Alterations

Connecticut2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$125

High

$230

Hartford2 sources

Low

$21

Typical

$128

High

$236

Bridgeport2 sources

Low

$21

Typical

$134

High

$246

New Haven2 sources

Low

$21

Typical

$131

High

$240

New London2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$126

High

$231

Waterbury2 sources

Low

$21

Typical

$134

High

$246

Norwich2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$126

High

$231

Cost Comparison — Wedding Cake

Connecticut3 sources

Low

$273

Typical

$6,319

High

$12,366

Hartford3 sources

Low

$280

Typical

$6,493

High

$12,706

Bridgeport3 sources

Low

$291

Typical

$6,753

High

$13,214

New Haven3 sources

Low

$285

Typical

$6,607

High

$12,930

New London3 sources

Low

$274

Typical

$6,347

High

$12,420

Waterbury3 sources

Low

$291

Typical

$6,753

High

$13,214

Norwich3 sources

Low

$274

Typical

$6,347

High

$12,420

Cost Comparison — Wedding Flowers (Full Package)

Connecticut2 sources

Low

$425

Typical

$1,638

High

$2,850

Hartford2 sources

Low

$437

Typical

$1,683

High

$2,928

Bridgeport2 sources

Low

$454

Typical

$1,750

High

$3,046

New Haven2 sources

Low

$444

Typical

$1,712

High

$2,980

New London2 sources

Low

$427

Typical

$1,645

High

$2,863

Waterbury2 sources

Low

$454

Typical

$1,750

High

$3,046

Norwich2 sources

Low

$427

Typical

$1,645

High

$2,863

Cost Comparison — Event Centerpieces (Per Table)

Connecticut2 sources

Low

$452

Typical

$550

High

$648

Hartford2 sources

Low

$464

Typical

$565

High

$666

Bridgeport2 sources

Low

$483

Typical

$588

High

$692

New Haven2 sources

Low

$473

Typical

$575

High

$678

New London2 sources

Low

$454

Typical

$552

High

$651

Waterbury2 sources

Low

$483

Typical

$588

High

$692

Norwich2 sources

Low

$454

Typical

$552

High

$651

Cost Comparison — Balloon Decor (Arch or Installation)

Connecticut2 sources

Low

$450

Typical

$1,047

High

$1,643

Hartford2 sources

Low

$463

Typical

$1,075

High

$1,688

Bridgeport2 sources

Low

$481

Typical

$1,118

High

$1,756

New Haven2 sources

Low

$471

Typical

$1,094

High

$1,718

New London2 sources

Low

$452

Typical

$1,051

High

$1,650

Waterbury2 sources

Low

$481

Typical

$1,118

High

$1,756

Norwich2 sources

Low

$452

Typical

$1,051

High

$1,650

Cost Comparison — Wedding Photographer

Connecticut3 sources

Low

$391

Typical

$2,104

High

$3,817

Hartford3 sources

Low

$401

Typical

$2,162

High

$3,922

Bridgeport3 sources

Low

$417

Typical

$2,248

High

$4,078

New Haven3 sources

Low

$408

Typical

$2,200

High

$3,991

New London3 sources

Low

$392

Typical

$2,113

High

$3,833

Waterbury3 sources

Low

$417

Typical

$2,248

High

$4,078

Norwich3 sources

Low

$392

Typical

$2,113

High

$3,833

Cost Comparison — Wedding Videographer

Connecticut3 sources

Low

$439

Typical

$874

High

$1,308

Hartford3 sources

Low

$451

Typical

$898

High

$1,344

Bridgeport3 sources

Low

$469

Typical

$933

High

$1,398

New Haven3 sources

Low

$459

Typical

$913

High

$1,368

New London3 sources

Low

$441

Typical

$877

High

$1,314

Waterbury3 sources

Low

$469

Typical

$933

High

$1,398

Norwich3 sources

Low

$441

Typical

$877

High

$1,314

Cost Comparison — Photo Booth Rental

Connecticut2 sources

Low

$204

Typical

$1,132

High

$2,060

Hartford2 sources

Low

$209

Typical

$1,163

High

$2,116

Bridgeport2 sources

Low

$217

Typical

$1,209

High

$2,201

New Haven2 sources

Low

$213

Typical

$1,183

High

$2,153

New London2 sources

Low

$204

Typical

$1,136

High

$2,069

Waterbury2 sources

Low

$217

Typical

$1,209

High

$2,201

Norwich2 sources

Low

$204

Typical

$1,136

High

$2,069

Cost Comparison — Wedding DJ

Connecticut3 sources

Low

$158

Typical

$5,145

High

$10,132

Hartford3 sources

Low

$163

Typical

$5,286

High

$10,410

Bridgeport3 sources

Low

$169

Typical

$5,498

High

$10,827

New Haven3 sources

Low

$166

Typical

$5,380

High

$10,594

New London3 sources

Low

$159

Typical

$5,168

High

$10,176

Waterbury3 sources

Low

$169

Typical

$5,498

High

$10,827

Norwich3 sources

Low

$159

Typical

$5,168

High

$10,176

Cost Comparison — Event DJ (Party / Corporate)

Connecticut3 sources

Low

$175

Typical

$1,653

High

$3,132

Hartford3 sources

Low

$180

Typical

$1,699

High

$3,218

Bridgeport3 sources

Low

$187

Typical

$1,767

High

$3,347

New Haven3 sources

Low

$183

Typical

$1,729

High

$3,274

New London3 sources

Low

$176

Typical

$1,661

High

$3,145

Waterbury3 sources

Low

$187

Typical

$1,767

High

$3,347

Norwich3 sources

Low

$176

Typical

$1,661

High

$3,145

Cost Comparison — Live Band (Wedding)

Connecticut3 sources

Low

$610

Typical

$1,298

High

$1,986

Hartford3 sources

Low

$627

Typical

$1,334

High

$2,041

Bridgeport3 sources

Low

$652

Typical

$1,387

High

$2,123

New Haven3 sources

Low

$638

Typical

$1,358

High

$2,077

New London3 sources

Low

$613

Typical

$1,304

High

$1,995

Waterbury3 sources

Low

$652

Typical

$1,387

High

$2,123

Norwich3 sources

Low

$613

Typical

$1,304

High

$1,995

Cost Comparison — Live Band (Corporate / Party)

Connecticut2 sources

Low

$341

Typical

$1,373

High

$2,405

Hartford2 sources

Low

$350

Typical

$1,410

High

$2,471

Bridgeport2 sources

Low

$364

Typical

$1,467

High

$2,569

New Haven2 sources

Low

$356

Typical

$1,435

High

$2,514

New London2 sources

Low

$342

Typical

$1,379

High

$2,415

Waterbury2 sources

Low

$364

Typical

$1,467

High

$2,569

Norwich2 sources

Low

$342

Typical

$1,379

High

$2,415

Cost Comparison — Wedding Catering (Per Person)

Connecticut3 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$317

High

$613

Hartford3 sources

Low

$21

Typical

$326

High

$630

Bridgeport3 sources

Low

$22

Typical

$339

High

$655

New Haven3 sources

Low

$21

Typical

$331

High

$641

New London3 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$318

High

$616

Waterbury3 sources

Low

$22

Typical

$339

High

$655

Norwich3 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$318

High

$616

Cost Comparison — Event Catering (Per Person)

Connecticut3 sources

Low

$379

Typical

$670

High

$960

Hartford3 sources

Low

$389

Typical

$688

High

$987

Bridgeport3 sources

Low

$405

Typical

$716

High

$1,026

New Haven3 sources

Low

$396

Typical

$700

High

$1,004

New London3 sources

Low

$381

Typical

$673

High

$965

Waterbury3 sources

Low

$405

Typical

$716

High

$1,026

Norwich3 sources

Low

$381

Typical

$673

High

$965

Cost Comparison — Bounce House Rental

Connecticut2 sources

Low

$60

Typical

$115

High

$170

Hartford2 sources

Low

$62

Typical

$118

High

$175

Bridgeport2 sources

Low

$64

Typical

$123

High

$182

New Haven2 sources

Low

$63

Typical

$120

High

$178

New London2 sources

Low

$60

Typical

$116

High

$171

Waterbury2 sources

Low

$64

Typical

$123

High

$182

Norwich2 sources

Low

$60

Typical

$116

High

$171

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All Events & Entertainment Services

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Wedding Planner (Full Service)

Full-service wedding planner fee covering vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, budget management, timeline creation, and on-site coordination for the entire wedding process.

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Day-of Wedding Coordinator

Day-of or month-of wedding coordinator managing the wedding day timeline, vendor arrivals, ceremony cues, and reception flow so the couple can enjoy their event stress-free.

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Wedding Officiant

Professional ordained wedding officiant fee for presiding over the ceremony, customizing vows, and filing the marriage license. Civil or religious ceremony options available.

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Wedding Dress Alterations

Bridal alterations by a seamstress or tailor to size and fit a wedding gown, including hem, bustle, taking in or letting out seams, and adding straps or undergarments.

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Wedding Cake

Custom multi-tier wedding cake designed and baked by a professional baker, including flavor selection, fondant or buttercream finish, and custom decorations. Priced per serving.

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Wedding Photographer

Full-day wedding photography package including coverage from getting ready through reception, edited digital gallery delivery, and often an engagement session.

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Wedding Videographer

Full-day wedding videography package covering the ceremony and reception with a highlight reel and full ceremony edit delivered as a digital video file.

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Photo Booth Rental

Photo booth rental for a 4-hour event including the booth, attendant, unlimited prints, digital sharing, and a custom prop set for guest entertainment.

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Wedding DJ

Professional DJ service for a wedding reception including ceremony music, cocktail hour, reception dance set, MC services, and professional sound equipment.

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Event DJ (Party / Corporate)

Professional DJ for a corporate event, birthday party, or private gathering providing music programming, MC services, and sound system setup for 4–6 hours.

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Live Band (Wedding)

Live wedding band covering ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception with a repertoire of pop, rock, Motown, and classic hits. Pricing for a 4–5 piece band.

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Live Band (Corporate / Party)

Live band booking for a corporate event or private party, typically 2–4 hours of performance with full sound setup and a set list tailored to the event style.

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Wedding Catering (Per Person)

Per-guest wedding catering cost for a plated dinner, buffet, or family-style meal including food, service staff, linens, and basic rental equipment from a professional caterer.

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Event Catering (Per Person)

Per-person catering cost for corporate events, birthday parties, or private gatherings including food preparation, service staff, and setup by a licensed catering company.

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Wedding Flowers (Full Package)

Full wedding floral package from a licensed florist including bridal bouquet, bridesmaids' bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, ceremony arch, and decorative arrangements.

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Event Centerpieces (Per Table)

Per-table floral or non-floral centerpiece design for events and weddings, including flowers, greenery, candles, or decorative elements arranged by a professional event designer.

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Balloon Decor (Arch or Installation)

Custom balloon arch, column, garland, or installation for a birthday party, baby shower, corporate event, or wedding designed and installed by a balloon artist.

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Bounce House Rental

Inflatable bounce house or bounce castle rental for a children's party or outdoor event. Includes delivery, setup, and pickup with safety mat and blower.

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