Events & Entertainment Costs in Massachusetts

Verified cost ranges across cities in Massachusetts

Verified by 3 sourcesUpdated May 22, 2026

Events & Entertainment Cost Comparison — Massachusetts

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Massachusetts

Cost Comparison — Wedding Planner (Full Service)

Massachusetts2 sources

Low

$560

Typical

$2,530

High

$4,500

Boston2 sources

Low

$606

Typical

$2,739

High

$4,872

Springfield2 sources

Low

$538

Typical

$2,430

High

$4,323

Worcester2 sources

Low

$574

Typical

$2,594

High

$4,613

Barnstable2 sources

Low

$551

Typical

$2,488

High

$4,426

Pittsfield2 sources

Low

$533

Typical

$2,406

High

$4,280

Cost Comparison — Wedding Officiant

Massachusetts2 sources

Low

$100

Typical

$163

High

$225

Boston2 sources

Low

$108

Typical

$176

High

$244

Springfield2 sources

Low

$96

Typical

$156

High

$216

Worcester2 sources

Low

$103

Typical

$167

High

$231

Barnstable2 sources

Low

$98

Typical

$160

High

$221

Pittsfield2 sources

Low

$95

Typical

$155

High

$214

Cost Comparison — Wedding Dress Alterations

Massachusetts2 sources

Low

$25

Typical

$148

High

$270

Boston2 sources

Low

$27

Typical

$160

High

$292

Springfield2 sources

Low

$24

Typical

$142

High

$259

Worcester2 sources

Low

$26

Typical

$151

High

$277

Barnstable2 sources

Low

$25

Typical

$145

High

$266

Pittsfield2 sources

Low

$24

Typical

$140

High

$257

Cost Comparison — Wedding Cake

Massachusetts2 sources

Low

$155

Typical

$241

High

$327

Boston2 sources

Low

$168

Typical

$261

High

$354

Springfield2 sources

Low

$149

Typical

$232

High

$314

Worcester2 sources

Low

$159

Typical

$247

High

$335

Barnstable2 sources

Low

$152

Typical

$237

High

$322

Pittsfield2 sources

Low

$147

Typical

$229

High

$311

Cost Comparison — Wedding Flowers (Full Package)

Massachusetts2 sources

Low

$100

Typical

$1,338

High

$2,575

Boston2 sources

Low

$108

Typical

$1,448

High

$2,788

Springfield2 sources

Low

$96

Typical

$1,285

High

$2,474

Worcester2 sources

Low

$103

Typical

$1,371

High

$2,640

Barnstable2 sources

Low

$98

Typical

$1,315

High

$2,533

Pittsfield2 sources

Low

$95

Typical

$1,272

High

$2,449

Cost Comparison — Balloon Decor (Arch or Installation)

Massachusetts2 sources

Low

$455

Typical

$574

High

$693

Boston2 sources

Low

$492

Typical

$621

High

$750

Springfield2 sources

Low

$437

Typical

$551

High

$666

Worcester2 sources

Low

$466

Typical

$588

High

$710

Barnstable2 sources

Low

$447

Typical

$564

High

$682

Pittsfield2 sources

Low

$432

Typical

$546

High

$659

Cost Comparison — Wedding Photographer

Massachusetts2 sources

Low

$561

Typical

$1,143

High

$1,725

Boston2 sources

Low

$607

Typical

$1,238

High

$1,868

Springfield2 sources

Low

$539

Typical

$1,098

High

$1,657

Worcester2 sources

Low

$575

Typical

$1,172

High

$1,768

Barnstable2 sources

Low

$552

Typical

$1,124

High

$1,697

Pittsfield2 sources

Low

$534

Typical

$1,087

High

$1,641

Cost Comparison — Wedding Videographer

Massachusetts2 sources

Low

$650

Typical

$806

High

$963

Boston2 sources

Low

$704

Typical

$873

High

$1,042

Springfield2 sources

Low

$624

Typical

$774

High

$925

Worcester2 sources

Low

$666

Typical

$827

High

$987

Barnstable2 sources

Low

$639

Typical

$793

High

$947

Pittsfield2 sources

Low

$618

Typical

$767

High

$915

Cost Comparison — Wedding DJ

Massachusetts3 sources

Low

$167

Typical

$687

High

$1,207

Boston3 sources

Low

$180

Typical

$743

High

$1,306

Springfield3 sources

Low

$160

Typical

$660

High

$1,159

Worcester3 sources

Low

$171

Typical

$704

High

$1,237

Barnstable3 sources

Low

$164

Typical

$675

High

$1,187

Pittsfield3 sources

Low

$159

Typical

$653

High

$1,148

Cost Comparison — Live Band (Corporate / Party)

Massachusetts2 sources

Low

$341

Typical

$1,373

High

$2,405

Boston2 sources

Low

$369

Typical

$1,486

High

$2,603

Springfield2 sources

Low

$327

Typical

$1,318

High

$2,310

Worcester2 sources

Low

$349

Typical

$1,407

High

$2,465

Barnstable2 sources

Low

$335

Typical

$1,350

High

$2,365

Pittsfield2 sources

Low

$324

Typical

$1,305

High

$2,287

Cost Comparison — Wedding Catering (Per Person)

Massachusetts3 sources

Low

$24

Typical

$327

High

$630

Boston3 sources

Low

$26

Typical

$354

High

$682

Springfield3 sources

Low

$23

Typical

$314

High

$605

Worcester3 sources

Low

$24

Typical

$335

High

$646

Barnstable3 sources

Low

$23

Typical

$321

High

$620

Pittsfield3 sources

Low

$23

Typical

$311

High

$599

Cost Comparison — Event Catering (Per Person)

Massachusetts3 sources

Low

$382

Typical

$680

High

$977

Boston3 sources

Low

$414

Typical

$736

High

$1,058

Springfield3 sources

Low

$367

Typical

$653

High

$939

Worcester3 sources

Low

$392

Typical

$697

High

$1,002

Barnstable3 sources

Low

$376

Typical

$668

High

$961

Pittsfield3 sources

Low

$364

Typical

$646

High

$929

Cost Comparison — Bounce House Rental

Massachusetts2 sources

Low

$60

Typical

$133

High

$205

Boston2 sources

Low

$65

Typical

$143

High

$222

Springfield2 sources

Low

$58

Typical

$127

High

$197

Worcester2 sources

Low

$62

Typical

$136

High

$210

Barnstable2 sources

Low

$59

Typical

$130

High

$202

Pittsfield2 sources

Low

$57

Typical

$126

High

$195

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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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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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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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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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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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