Events & Entertainment Costs in Maryland
Verified cost ranges across cities in Maryland
Events & Entertainment Cost Comparison — Maryland
Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Maryland
Cost Comparison — Wedding Planner (Full Service)
Low
$873
Typical
$2,187
High
$3,500
Low
$913
Typical
$2,285
High
$3,657
Low
$835
Typical
$2,091
High
$3,347
Low
$822
Typical
$2,059
High
$3,296
Low
$749
Typical
$1,877
High
$3,004
Cost Comparison — Day-of Wedding Coordinator
Low
$1,018
Typical
$1,544
High
$2,070
Low
$1,064
Typical
$1,614
High
$2,163
Low
$974
Typical
$1,477
High
$1,979
Low
$959
Typical
$1,454
High
$1,949
Low
$874
Typical
$1,325
High
$1,776
Cost Comparison — Wedding Officiant
Low
$100
Typical
$150
High
$200
Low
$104
Typical
$157
High
$209
Low
$96
Typical
$143
High
$191
Low
$94
Typical
$141
High
$188
Low
$86
Typical
$129
High
$172
Cost Comparison — Wedding Dress Alterations
Low
$20
Typical
$125
High
$230
Low
$21
Typical
$131
High
$240
Low
$19
Typical
$120
High
$220
Low
$19
Typical
$118
High
$217
Low
$17
Typical
$107
High
$197
Cost Comparison — Wedding Cake
Low
$273
Typical
$6,319
High
$12,366
Low
$285
Typical
$6,603
High
$12,921
Low
$261
Typical
$6,042
High
$11,824
Low
$257
Typical
$5,951
High
$11,645
Low
$234
Typical
$5,423
High
$10,612
Cost Comparison — Wedding Flowers (Full Package)
Low
$425
Typical
$1,638
High
$2,850
Low
$444
Typical
$1,711
High
$2,978
Low
$406
Typical
$1,566
High
$2,725
Low
$400
Typical
$1,542
High
$2,684
Low
$365
Typical
$1,405
High
$2,446
Cost Comparison — Event Centerpieces (Per Table)
Low
$452
Typical
$550
High
$648
Low
$472
Typical
$575
High
$677
Low
$432
Typical
$526
High
$620
Low
$426
Typical
$518
High
$610
Low
$388
Typical
$472
High
$556
Cost Comparison — Balloon Decor (Arch or Installation)
Low
$450
Typical
$1,047
High
$1,643
Low
$470
Typical
$1,094
High
$1,717
Low
$431
Typical
$1,001
High
$1,571
Low
$424
Typical
$986
High
$1,547
Low
$386
Typical
$898
High
$1,410
Cost Comparison — Wedding Photographer
Low
$391
Typical
$2,104
High
$3,817
Low
$408
Typical
$2,198
High
$3,988
Low
$374
Typical
$2,012
High
$3,650
Low
$368
Typical
$1,981
High
$3,594
Low
$335
Typical
$1,805
High
$3,275
Cost Comparison — Wedding Videographer
Low
$439
Typical
$874
High
$1,308
Low
$458
Typical
$913
High
$1,367
Low
$419
Typical
$835
High
$1,251
Low
$413
Typical
$823
High
$1,232
Low
$376
Typical
$750
High
$1,123
Cost Comparison — Photo Booth Rental
Low
$204
Typical
$1,132
High
$2,060
Low
$213
Typical
$1,182
High
$2,152
Low
$195
Typical
$1,082
High
$1,969
Low
$192
Typical
$1,066
High
$1,939
Low
$175
Typical
$971
High
$1,767
Cost Comparison — Wedding DJ
Low
$158
Typical
$5,145
High
$10,132
Low
$165
Typical
$5,376
High
$10,587
Low
$151
Typical
$4,920
High
$9,688
Low
$149
Typical
$4,845
High
$9,541
Low
$136
Typical
$4,415
High
$8,695
Cost Comparison — Event DJ (Party / Corporate)
Low
$175
Typical
$1,653
High
$3,132
Low
$183
Typical
$1,728
High
$3,272
Low
$167
Typical
$1,581
High
$2,995
Low
$165
Typical
$1,557
High
$2,949
Low
$150
Typical
$1,419
High
$2,688
Cost Comparison — Live Band (Wedding)
Low
$610
Typical
$1,298
High
$1,986
Low
$638
Typical
$1,357
High
$2,076
Low
$584
Typical
$1,241
High
$1,899
Low
$575
Typical
$1,223
High
$1,871
Low
$524
Typical
$1,114
High
$1,705
Cost Comparison — Live Band (Corporate / Party)
Low
$341
Typical
$1,373
High
$2,405
Low
$356
Typical
$1,434
High
$2,512
Low
$326
Typical
$1,312
High
$2,299
Low
$321
Typical
$1,292
High
$2,264
Low
$292
Typical
$1,178
High
$2,064
Cost Comparison — Wedding Catering (Per Person)
Low
$20
Typical
$317
High
$613
Low
$21
Typical
$331
High
$641
Low
$19
Typical
$303
High
$586
Low
$19
Typical
$298
High
$578
Low
$17
Typical
$272
High
$526
Cost Comparison — Event Catering (Per Person)
Low
$379
Typical
$670
High
$960
Low
$396
Typical
$700
High
$1,003
Low
$362
Typical
$640
High
$918
Low
$357
Typical
$631
High
$904
Low
$325
Typical
$575
High
$824
Cost Comparison — Bounce House Rental
Low
$60
Typical
$115
High
$170
Low
$63
Typical
$120
High
$178
Low
$57
Typical
$110
High
$163
Low
$57
Typical
$108
High
$160
Low
$51
Typical
$99
High
$146
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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.