Events & Entertainment Costs in Massachusetts
Verified cost ranges across cities in Massachusetts
Events & Entertainment Cost Comparison — Massachusetts
Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Massachusetts
Cost Comparison — Wedding Planner (Full Service)
Low
$873
Typical
$2,187
High
$3,500
Low
$946
Typical
$2,368
High
$3,789
Low
$839
Typical
$2,101
High
$3,362
Low
$895
Typical
$2,242
High
$3,588
Low
$859
Typical
$2,151
High
$3,442
Low
$831
Typical
$2,080
High
$3,329
Cost Comparison — Day-of Wedding Coordinator
Low
$1,018
Typical
$1,544
High
$2,070
Low
$1,103
Typical
$1,672
High
$2,241
Low
$978
Typical
$1,483
High
$1,988
Low
$1,044
Typical
$1,583
High
$2,122
Low
$1,002
Typical
$1,519
High
$2,036
Low
$969
Typical
$1,469
High
$1,969
Cost Comparison — Wedding Officiant
Low
$100
Typical
$150
High
$200
Low
$108
Typical
$162
High
$217
Low
$96
Typical
$144
High
$192
Low
$103
Typical
$154
High
$205
Low
$98
Typical
$148
High
$197
Low
$95
Typical
$143
High
$190
Cost Comparison — Wedding Dress Alterations
Low
$20
Typical
$125
High
$230
Low
$22
Typical
$135
High
$249
Low
$19
Typical
$120
High
$221
Low
$21
Typical
$128
High
$236
Low
$20
Typical
$123
High
$226
Low
$19
Typical
$119
High
$219
Cost Comparison — Wedding Cake
Low
$273
Typical
$6,319
High
$12,366
Low
$295
Typical
$6,842
High
$13,388
Low
$262
Typical
$6,070
High
$11,878
Low
$280
Typical
$6,478
High
$12,677
Low
$268
Typical
$6,215
High
$12,162
Low
$259
Typical
$6,010
High
$11,761
Cost Comparison — Wedding Flowers (Full Package)
Low
$425
Typical
$1,638
High
$2,850
Low
$460
Typical
$1,773
High
$3,086
Low
$408
Typical
$1,573
High
$2,738
Low
$436
Typical
$1,679
High
$2,922
Low
$418
Typical
$1,610
High
$2,803
Low
$404
Typical
$1,557
High
$2,711
Cost Comparison — Event Centerpieces (Per Table)
Low
$452
Typical
$550
High
$648
Low
$489
Typical
$595
High
$702
Low
$434
Typical
$528
High
$622
Low
$463
Typical
$564
High
$664
Low
$445
Typical
$541
High
$637
Low
$430
Typical
$523
High
$616
Cost Comparison — Balloon Decor (Arch or Installation)
Low
$450
Typical
$1,047
High
$1,643
Low
$487
Typical
$1,133
High
$1,779
Low
$433
Typical
$1,005
High
$1,578
Low
$462
Typical
$1,073
High
$1,684
Low
$443
Typical
$1,029
High
$1,616
Low
$428
Typical
$995
High
$1,563
Cost Comparison — Wedding Photographer
Low
$391
Typical
$2,104
High
$3,817
Low
$423
Typical
$2,278
High
$4,132
Low
$375
Typical
$2,021
High
$3,666
Low
$401
Typical
$2,157
High
$3,913
Low
$384
Typical
$2,069
High
$3,754
Low
$372
Typical
$2,001
High
$3,630
Cost Comparison — Wedding Videographer
Low
$439
Typical
$874
High
$1,308
Low
$475
Typical
$946
High
$1,417
Low
$421
Typical
$839
High
$1,257
Low
$450
Typical
$896
High
$1,341
Low
$431
Typical
$859
High
$1,287
Low
$417
Typical
$831
High
$1,244
Cost Comparison — Photo Booth Rental
Low
$204
Typical
$1,132
High
$2,060
Low
$220
Typical
$1,225
High
$2,230
Low
$195
Typical
$1,087
High
$1,978
Low
$209
Typical
$1,160
High
$2,111
Low
$200
Typical
$1,113
High
$2,026
Low
$194
Typical
$1,076
High
$1,959
Cost Comparison — Wedding DJ
Low
$158
Typical
$5,145
High
$10,132
Low
$171
Typical
$5,570
High
$10,970
Low
$152
Typical
$4,942
High
$9,732
Low
$162
Typical
$5,275
High
$10,387
Low
$156
Typical
$5,060
High
$9,965
Low
$151
Typical
$4,893
High
$9,636
Cost Comparison — Event DJ (Party / Corporate)
Low
$175
Typical
$1,653
High
$3,132
Low
$189
Typical
$1,790
High
$3,391
Low
$168
Typical
$1,588
High
$3,008
Low
$179
Typical
$1,695
High
$3,211
Low
$172
Typical
$1,626
High
$3,080
Low
$166
Typical
$1,572
High
$2,979
Cost Comparison — Live Band (Wedding)
Low
$610
Typical
$1,298
High
$1,986
Low
$661
Typical
$1,406
High
$2,151
Low
$586
Typical
$1,247
High
$1,908
Low
$626
Typical
$1,331
High
$2,036
Low
$600
Typical
$1,277
High
$1,954
Low
$580
Typical
$1,235
High
$1,889
Cost Comparison — Live Band (Corporate / Party)
Low
$341
Typical
$1,373
High
$2,405
Low
$369
Typical
$1,486
High
$2,603
Low
$327
Typical
$1,318
High
$2,310
Low
$349
Typical
$1,407
High
$2,465
Low
$335
Typical
$1,350
High
$2,365
Low
$324
Typical
$1,305
High
$2,287
Cost Comparison — Wedding Catering (Per Person)
Low
$20
Typical
$317
High
$613
Low
$22
Typical
$343
High
$664
Low
$20
Typical
$304
High
$589
Low
$21
Typical
$325
High
$629
Low
$20
Typical
$312
High
$603
Low
$19
Typical
$301
High
$583
Cost Comparison — Event Catering (Per Person)
Low
$379
Typical
$670
High
$960
Low
$410
Typical
$725
High
$1,040
Low
$364
Typical
$643
High
$922
Low
$389
Typical
$687
High
$985
Low
$373
Typical
$659
High
$944
Low
$360
Typical
$637
High
$913
Cost Comparison — Bounce House Rental
Low
$60
Typical
$115
High
$170
Low
$65
Typical
$125
High
$184
Low
$58
Typical
$110
High
$163
Low
$62
Typical
$118
High
$174
Low
$59
Typical
$113
High
$167
Low
$57
Typical
$109
High
$162
Browse Events & Entertainment Costs by City in Massachusetts
Select a city to see local pricing adjusted for cost of living.
All Events & Entertainment Services
events-services
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.
events-services
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.
events-services
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.
events-services
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.
events-services
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.
events-services
Wedding Photographer
Full-day wedding photography package including coverage from getting ready through reception, edited digital gallery delivery, and often an engagement session.
events-services
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.
events-services
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.
events-services
Wedding DJ
Professional DJ service for a wedding reception including ceremony music, cocktail hour, reception dance set, MC services, and professional sound equipment.
events-services
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.
events-services
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.
events-services
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.
events-services
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.
events-services
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.
events-services
Wedding Flowers (Full Package)
Full wedding floral package from a licensed florist including bridal bouquet, bridesmaids' bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, ceremony arch, and decorative arrangements.
events-services
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.
events-services
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.
events-services
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.