Events & Entertainment Costs in Connecticut
Verified cost ranges across cities in Connecticut
Events & Entertainment Cost Comparison — Connecticut
Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Connecticut
Cost Comparison — Wedding Planner (Full Service)
Low
$873
Typical
$2,187
High
$3,500
Low
$897
Typical
$2,247
High
$3,596
Low
$933
Typical
$2,337
High
$3,740
Low
$913
Typical
$2,286
High
$3,660
Low
$877
Typical
$2,196
High
$3,515
Low
$933
Typical
$2,337
High
$3,740
Low
$877
Typical
$2,196
High
$3,515
Cost Comparison — Day-of Wedding Coordinator
Low
$1,018
Typical
$1,544
High
$2,070
Low
$1,046
Typical
$1,587
High
$2,127
Low
$1,088
Typical
$1,650
High
$2,212
Low
$1,065
Typical
$1,615
High
$2,164
Low
$1,023
Typical
$1,551
High
$2,079
Low
$1,088
Typical
$1,650
High
$2,212
Low
$1,023
Typical
$1,551
High
$2,079
Cost Comparison — Wedding Officiant
Low
$100
Typical
$150
High
$200
Low
$103
Typical
$154
High
$206
Low
$107
Typical
$160
High
$214
Low
$105
Typical
$157
High
$209
Low
$100
Typical
$151
High
$201
Low
$107
Typical
$160
High
$214
Low
$100
Typical
$151
High
$201
Cost Comparison — Wedding Dress Alterations
Low
$20
Typical
$125
High
$230
Low
$21
Typical
$128
High
$236
Low
$21
Typical
$134
High
$246
Low
$21
Typical
$131
High
$240
Low
$20
Typical
$126
High
$231
Low
$21
Typical
$134
High
$246
Low
$20
Typical
$126
High
$231
Cost Comparison — Wedding Cake
Low
$273
Typical
$6,319
High
$12,366
Low
$280
Typical
$6,493
High
$12,706
Low
$291
Typical
$6,753
High
$13,214
Low
$285
Typical
$6,607
High
$12,930
Low
$274
Typical
$6,347
High
$12,420
Low
$291
Typical
$6,753
High
$13,214
Low
$274
Typical
$6,347
High
$12,420
Cost Comparison — Wedding Flowers (Full Package)
Low
$425
Typical
$1,638
High
$2,850
Low
$437
Typical
$1,683
High
$2,928
Low
$454
Typical
$1,750
High
$3,046
Low
$444
Typical
$1,712
High
$2,980
Low
$427
Typical
$1,645
High
$2,863
Low
$454
Typical
$1,750
High
$3,046
Low
$427
Typical
$1,645
High
$2,863
Cost Comparison — Event Centerpieces (Per Table)
Low
$452
Typical
$550
High
$648
Low
$464
Typical
$565
High
$666
Low
$483
Typical
$588
High
$692
Low
$473
Typical
$575
High
$678
Low
$454
Typical
$552
High
$651
Low
$483
Typical
$588
High
$692
Low
$454
Typical
$552
High
$651
Cost Comparison — Balloon Decor (Arch or Installation)
Low
$450
Typical
$1,047
High
$1,643
Low
$463
Typical
$1,075
High
$1,688
Low
$481
Typical
$1,118
High
$1,756
Low
$471
Typical
$1,094
High
$1,718
Low
$452
Typical
$1,051
High
$1,650
Low
$481
Typical
$1,118
High
$1,756
Low
$452
Typical
$1,051
High
$1,650
Cost Comparison — Wedding Photographer
Low
$391
Typical
$2,104
High
$3,817
Low
$401
Typical
$2,162
High
$3,922
Low
$417
Typical
$2,248
High
$4,078
Low
$408
Typical
$2,200
High
$3,991
Low
$392
Typical
$2,113
High
$3,833
Low
$417
Typical
$2,248
High
$4,078
Low
$392
Typical
$2,113
High
$3,833
Cost Comparison — Wedding Videographer
Low
$439
Typical
$874
High
$1,308
Low
$451
Typical
$898
High
$1,344
Low
$469
Typical
$933
High
$1,398
Low
$459
Typical
$913
High
$1,368
Low
$441
Typical
$877
High
$1,314
Low
$469
Typical
$933
High
$1,398
Low
$441
Typical
$877
High
$1,314
Cost Comparison — Photo Booth Rental
Low
$204
Typical
$1,132
High
$2,060
Low
$209
Typical
$1,163
High
$2,116
Low
$217
Typical
$1,209
High
$2,201
Low
$213
Typical
$1,183
High
$2,153
Low
$204
Typical
$1,136
High
$2,069
Low
$217
Typical
$1,209
High
$2,201
Low
$204
Typical
$1,136
High
$2,069
Cost Comparison — Wedding DJ
Low
$158
Typical
$5,145
High
$10,132
Low
$163
Typical
$5,286
High
$10,410
Low
$169
Typical
$5,498
High
$10,827
Low
$166
Typical
$5,380
High
$10,594
Low
$159
Typical
$5,168
High
$10,176
Low
$169
Typical
$5,498
High
$10,827
Low
$159
Typical
$5,168
High
$10,176
Cost Comparison — Event DJ (Party / Corporate)
Low
$175
Typical
$1,653
High
$3,132
Low
$180
Typical
$1,699
High
$3,218
Low
$187
Typical
$1,767
High
$3,347
Low
$183
Typical
$1,729
High
$3,274
Low
$176
Typical
$1,661
High
$3,145
Low
$187
Typical
$1,767
High
$3,347
Low
$176
Typical
$1,661
High
$3,145
Cost Comparison — Live Band (Wedding)
Low
$610
Typical
$1,298
High
$1,986
Low
$627
Typical
$1,334
High
$2,041
Low
$652
Typical
$1,387
High
$2,123
Low
$638
Typical
$1,358
High
$2,077
Low
$613
Typical
$1,304
High
$1,995
Low
$652
Typical
$1,387
High
$2,123
Low
$613
Typical
$1,304
High
$1,995
Cost Comparison — Live Band (Corporate / Party)
Low
$341
Typical
$1,373
High
$2,405
Low
$350
Typical
$1,410
High
$2,471
Low
$364
Typical
$1,467
High
$2,569
Low
$356
Typical
$1,435
High
$2,514
Low
$342
Typical
$1,379
High
$2,415
Low
$364
Typical
$1,467
High
$2,569
Low
$342
Typical
$1,379
High
$2,415
Cost Comparison — Wedding Catering (Per Person)
Low
$20
Typical
$317
High
$613
Low
$21
Typical
$326
High
$630
Low
$22
Typical
$339
High
$655
Low
$21
Typical
$331
High
$641
Low
$20
Typical
$318
High
$616
Low
$22
Typical
$339
High
$655
Low
$20
Typical
$318
High
$616
Cost Comparison — Event Catering (Per Person)
Low
$379
Typical
$670
High
$960
Low
$389
Typical
$688
High
$987
Low
$405
Typical
$716
High
$1,026
Low
$396
Typical
$700
High
$1,004
Low
$381
Typical
$673
High
$965
Low
$405
Typical
$716
High
$1,026
Low
$381
Typical
$673
High
$965
Cost Comparison — Bounce House Rental
Low
$60
Typical
$115
High
$170
Low
$62
Typical
$118
High
$175
Low
$64
Typical
$123
High
$182
Low
$63
Typical
$120
High
$178
Low
$60
Typical
$116
High
$171
Low
$64
Typical
$123
High
$182
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.