Events & Entertainment Costs in New Jersey

Verified cost ranges across cities in New Jersey

Verified by 3 sourcesUpdated May 22, 2026

Events & Entertainment Cost Comparison — New Jersey

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in New Jersey

Cost Comparison — Wedding Planner (Full Service)

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$560

Typical

$2,530

High

$4,500

Newark2 sources

Low

$630

Typical

$2,848

High

$5,065

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$630

Typical

$2,848

High

$5,065

Trenton2 sources

Low

$578

Typical

$2,610

High

$4,643

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$554

Typical

$2,501

High

$4,449

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$568

Typical

$2,567

High

$4,566

Vineland2 sources

Low

$537

Typical

$2,428

High

$4,319

Cost Comparison — Wedding Officiant

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$100

Typical

$163

High

$225

Newark2 sources

Low

$113

Typical

$183

High

$253

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$113

Typical

$183

High

$253

Trenton2 sources

Low

$103

Typical

$168

High

$232

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$99

Typical

$161

High

$222

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$101

Typical

$165

High

$228

Vineland2 sources

Low

$96

Typical

$156

High

$216

Cost Comparison — Wedding Dress Alterations

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$25

Typical

$148

High

$270

Newark2 sources

Low

$28

Typical

$166

High

$304

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$28

Typical

$166

High

$304

Trenton2 sources

Low

$26

Typical

$152

High

$279

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$25

Typical

$146

High

$267

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$25

Typical

$150

High

$274

Vineland2 sources

Low

$24

Typical

$142

High

$259

Cost Comparison — Wedding Cake

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$155

Typical

$241

High

$327

Newark2 sources

Low

$174

Typical

$271

High

$368

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$174

Typical

$271

High

$368

Trenton2 sources

Low

$160

Typical

$249

High

$337

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$153

Typical

$238

High

$323

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$157

Typical

$245

High

$332

Vineland2 sources

Low

$149

Typical

$231

High

$314

Cost Comparison — Wedding Flowers (Full Package)

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$100

Typical

$1,338

High

$2,575

Newark2 sources

Low

$113

Typical

$1,505

High

$2,898

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$113

Typical

$1,505

High

$2,898

Trenton2 sources

Low

$103

Typical

$1,380

High

$2,657

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$99

Typical

$1,322

High

$2,546

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$101

Typical

$1,357

High

$2,613

Vineland2 sources

Low

$96

Typical

$1,284

High

$2,471

Cost Comparison — Balloon Decor (Arch or Installation)

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$455

Typical

$574

High

$693

Newark2 sources

Low

$512

Typical

$646

High

$780

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$512

Typical

$646

High

$780

Trenton2 sources

Low

$469

Typical

$592

High

$715

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$449

Typical

$567

High

$685

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$461

Typical

$582

High

$703

Vineland2 sources

Low

$436

Typical

$551

High

$665

Cost Comparison — Wedding Photographer

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$561

Typical

$1,143

High

$1,725

Newark2 sources

Low

$631

Typical

$1,287

High

$1,942

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$631

Typical

$1,287

High

$1,942

Trenton2 sources

Low

$579

Typical

$1,179

High

$1,780

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$555

Typical

$1,130

High

$1,705

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$569

Typical

$1,160

High

$1,750

Vineland2 sources

Low

$538

Typical

$1,097

High

$1,655

Cost Comparison — Wedding Videographer

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$650

Typical

$806

High

$963

Newark2 sources

Low

$732

Typical

$908

High

$1,083

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$732

Typical

$908

High

$1,083

Trenton2 sources

Low

$671

Typical

$832

High

$993

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$643

Typical

$797

High

$952

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$660

Typical

$818

High

$977

Vineland2 sources

Low

$624

Typical

$774

High

$924

Cost Comparison — Wedding DJ

New Jersey3 sources

Low

$167

Typical

$687

High

$1,207

Newark3 sources

Low

$188

Typical

$773

High

$1,358

Jersey City3 sources

Low

$188

Typical

$773

High

$1,358

Trenton3 sources

Low

$172

Typical

$709

High

$1,245

Atlantic City3 sources

Low

$165

Typical

$679

High

$1,193

Ocean City3 sources

Low

$169

Typical

$697

High

$1,224

Vineland3 sources

Low

$160

Typical

$659

High

$1,158

Cost Comparison — Live Band (Corporate / Party)

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$341

Typical

$1,373

High

$2,405

Newark2 sources

Low

$383

Typical

$1,545

High

$2,707

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$383

Typical

$1,545

High

$2,707

Trenton2 sources

Low

$351

Typical

$1,416

High

$2,481

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$337

Typical

$1,357

High

$2,377

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$346

Typical

$1,393

High

$2,440

Vineland2 sources

Low

$327

Typical

$1,317

High

$2,308

Cost Comparison — Wedding Catering (Per Person)

New Jersey3 sources

Low

$24

Typical

$327

High

$630

Newark3 sources

Low

$27

Typical

$368

High

$709

Jersey City3 sources

Low

$27

Typical

$368

High

$709

Trenton3 sources

Low

$24

Typical

$337

High

$650

Atlantic City3 sources

Low

$23

Typical

$323

High

$623

Ocean City3 sources

Low

$24

Typical

$332

High

$639

Vineland3 sources

Low

$23

Typical

$314

High

$605

Cost Comparison — Event Catering (Per Person)

New Jersey3 sources

Low

$382

Typical

$680

High

$977

Newark3 sources

Low

$430

Typical

$765

High

$1,100

Jersey City3 sources

Low

$430

Typical

$765

High

$1,100

Trenton3 sources

Low

$394

Typical

$701

High

$1,008

Atlantic City3 sources

Low

$378

Typical

$672

High

$966

Ocean City3 sources

Low

$388

Typical

$690

High

$991

Vineland3 sources

Low

$367

Typical

$652

High

$938

Cost Comparison — Bounce House Rental

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$60

Typical

$133

High

$205

Newark2 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$149

High

$231

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$149

High

$231

Trenton2 sources

Low

$62

Typical

$137

High

$212

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$59

Typical

$131

High

$203

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$61

Typical

$134

High

$208

Vineland2 sources

Low

$58

Typical

$127

High

$197

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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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