Events & Entertainment Costs in Pennsylvania

Verified cost ranges across cities in Pennsylvania

Verified by 3 sourcesUpdated April 11, 2026

Events & Entertainment Cost Comparison — Pennsylvania

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Pennsylvania

Cost Comparison — Wedding Planner (Full Service)

Pennsylvania3 sources

Low

$873

Typical

$2,187

High

$3,500

Philadelphia3 sources

Low

$896

Typical

$2,242

High

$3,589

Pittsburgh3 sources

Low

$827

Typical

$2,070

High

$3,313

Allentown3 sources

Low

$873

Typical

$2,186

High

$3,499

Reading3 sources

Low

$848

Typical

$2,122

High

$3,397

Scranton3 sources

Low

$817

Typical

$2,046

High

$3,275

Altoona3 sources

Low

$782

Typical

$1,957

High

$3,133

York3 sources

Low

$838

Typical

$2,099

High

$3,360

Lancaster3 sources

Low

$858

Typical

$2,149

High

$3,439

Harrisburg3 sources

Low

$862

Typical

$2,157

High

$3,453

Erie3 sources

Low

$794

Typical

$1,989

High

$3,183

Johnstown3 sources

Low

$750

Typical

$1,879

High

$3,008

Williamsport3 sources

Low

$807

Typical

$2,019

High

$3,232

State College3 sources

Low

$845

Typical

$2,116

High

$3,387

Cost Comparison — Day-of Wedding Coordinator

Pennsylvania3 sources

Low

$1,018

Typical

$1,544

High

$2,070

Philadelphia3 sources

Low

$1,044

Typical

$1,584

High

$2,123

Pittsburgh3 sources

Low

$964

Typical

$1,462

High

$1,960

Allentown3 sources

Low

$1,018

Typical

$1,544

High

$2,069

Reading3 sources

Low

$988

Typical

$1,499

High

$2,009

Scranton3 sources

Low

$953

Typical

$1,445

High

$1,937

Altoona3 sources

Low

$912

Typical

$1,382

High

$1,853

York3 sources

Low

$978

Typical

$1,482

High

$1,987

Lancaster3 sources

Low

$1,001

Typical

$1,517

High

$2,034

Harrisburg3 sources

Low

$1,005

Typical

$1,523

High

$2,042

Erie3 sources

Low

$926

Typical

$1,404

High

$1,883

Johnstown3 sources

Low

$875

Typical

$1,327

High

$1,779

Williamsport3 sources

Low

$940

Typical

$1,426

High

$1,912

State College3 sources

Low

$985

Typical

$1,494

High

$2,003

Cost Comparison — Wedding Officiant

Pennsylvania2 sources

Low

$100

Typical

$150

High

$200

Philadelphia2 sources

Low

$103

Typical

$154

High

$205

Pittsburgh2 sources

Low

$95

Typical

$142

High

$189

Allentown2 sources

Low

$100

Typical

$150

High

$200

Reading2 sources

Low

$97

Typical

$146

High

$194

Scranton2 sources

Low

$94

Typical

$140

High

$187

Altoona2 sources

Low

$90

Typical

$134

High

$179

York2 sources

Low

$96

Typical

$144

High

$192

Lancaster2 sources

Low

$98

Typical

$147

High

$197

Harrisburg2 sources

Low

$99

Typical

$148

High

$197

Erie2 sources

Low

$91

Typical

$136

High

$182

Johnstown2 sources

Low

$86

Typical

$129

High

$172

Williamsport2 sources

Low

$92

Typical

$139

High

$185

State College2 sources

Low

$97

Typical

$145

High

$194

Cost Comparison — Wedding Dress Alterations

Pennsylvania2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$125

High

$230

Philadelphia2 sources

Low

$21

Typical

$128

High

$236

Pittsburgh2 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$118

High

$218

Allentown2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$125

High

$230

Reading2 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$121

High

$223

Scranton2 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$117

High

$215

Altoona2 sources

Low

$18

Typical

$112

High

$206

York2 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$120

High

$221

Lancaster2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$123

High

$226

Harrisburg2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$123

High

$227

Erie2 sources

Low

$18

Typical

$114

High

$209

Johnstown2 sources

Low

$17

Typical

$107

High

$198

Williamsport2 sources

Low

$18

Typical

$115

High

$212

State College2 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$121

High

$223

Cost Comparison — Wedding Cake

Pennsylvania3 sources

Low

$273

Typical

$6,319

High

$12,366

Philadelphia3 sources

Low

$280

Typical

$6,480

High

$12,681

Pittsburgh3 sources

Low

$258

Typical

$5,982

High

$11,707

Allentown3 sources

Low

$273

Typical

$6,317

High

$12,362

Reading3 sources

Low

$265

Typical

$6,133

High

$12,002

Scranton3 sources

Low

$255

Typical

$5,912

High

$11,569

Altoona3 sources

Low

$244

Typical

$5,656

High

$11,069

York3 sources

Low

$262

Typical

$6,066

High

$11,871

Lancaster3 sources

Low

$268

Typical

$6,209

High

$12,151

Harrisburg3 sources

Low

$269

Typical

$6,234

High

$12,199

Erie3 sources

Low

$248

Typical

$5,747

High

$11,247

Johnstown3 sources

Low

$234

Typical

$5,430

High

$10,626

Williamsport3 sources

Low

$252

Typical

$5,836

High

$11,420

State College3 sources

Low

$264

Typical

$6,114

High

$11,965

Cost Comparison — Wedding Flowers (Full Package)

Pennsylvania2 sources

Low

$425

Typical

$1,638

High

$2,850

Philadelphia2 sources

Low

$436

Typical

$1,679

High

$2,923

Pittsburgh2 sources

Low

$402

Typical

$1,550

High

$2,698

Allentown2 sources

Low

$425

Typical

$1,637

High

$2,849

Reading2 sources

Low

$413

Typical

$1,589

High

$2,766

Scranton2 sources

Low

$398

Typical

$1,532

High

$2,666

Altoona2 sources

Low

$380

Typical

$1,466

High

$2,551

York2 sources

Low

$408

Typical

$1,572

High

$2,736

Lancaster2 sources

Low

$418

Typical

$1,609

High

$2,800

Harrisburg2 sources

Low

$419

Typical

$1,615

High

$2,812

Erie2 sources

Low

$387

Typical

$1,489

High

$2,592

Johnstown2 sources

Low

$365

Typical

$1,407

High

$2,449

Williamsport2 sources

Low

$392

Typical

$1,512

High

$2,632

State College2 sources

Low

$411

Typical

$1,584

High

$2,758

Cost Comparison — Event Centerpieces (Per Table)

Pennsylvania2 sources

Low

$452

Typical

$550

High

$648

Philadelphia2 sources

Low

$464

Typical

$564

High

$665

Pittsburgh2 sources

Low

$428

Typical

$521

High

$613

Allentown2 sources

Low

$452

Typical

$550

High

$648

Reading2 sources

Low

$439

Typical

$534

High

$629

Scranton2 sources

Low

$423

Typical

$515

High

$606

Altoona2 sources

Low

$405

Typical

$492

High

$580

York2 sources

Low

$434

Typical

$528

High

$622

Lancaster2 sources

Low

$444

Typical

$540

High

$637

Harrisburg2 sources

Low

$446

Typical

$543

High

$639

Erie2 sources

Low

$411

Typical

$500

High

$589

Johnstown2 sources

Low

$388

Typical

$473

High

$557

Williamsport2 sources

Low

$417

Typical

$508

High

$598

State College2 sources

Low

$437

Typical

$532

High

$627

Cost Comparison — Balloon Decor (Arch or Installation)

Pennsylvania2 sources

Low

$450

Typical

$1,047

High

$1,643

Philadelphia2 sources

Low

$462

Typical

$1,073

High

$1,685

Pittsburgh2 sources

Low

$426

Typical

$991

High

$1,555

Allentown2 sources

Low

$450

Typical

$1,046

High

$1,643

Reading2 sources

Low

$437

Typical

$1,016

High

$1,595

Scranton2 sources

Low

$421

Typical

$979

High

$1,537

Altoona2 sources

Low

$403

Typical

$937

High

$1,471

York2 sources

Low

$432

Typical

$1,005

High

$1,577

Lancaster2 sources

Low

$442

Typical

$1,028

High

$1,614

Harrisburg2 sources

Low

$444

Typical

$1,033

High

$1,621

Erie2 sources

Low

$410

Typical

$952

High

$1,494

Johnstown2 sources

Low

$387

Typical

$899

High

$1,412

Williamsport2 sources

Low

$416

Typical

$967

High

$1,517

State College2 sources

Low

$436

Typical

$1,013

High

$1,590

Cost Comparison — Wedding Photographer

Pennsylvania3 sources

Low

$391

Typical

$2,104

High

$3,817

Philadelphia3 sources

Low

$401

Typical

$2,157

High

$3,914

Pittsburgh3 sources

Low

$370

Typical

$1,992

High

$3,613

Allentown3 sources

Low

$391

Typical

$2,103

High

$3,816

Reading3 sources

Low

$379

Typical

$2,042

High

$3,704

Scranton3 sources

Low

$366

Typical

$1,968

High

$3,571

Altoona3 sources

Low

$350

Typical

$1,883

High

$3,416

York3 sources

Low

$375

Typical

$2,020

High

$3,664

Lancaster3 sources

Low

$384

Typical

$2,067

High

$3,750

Harrisburg3 sources

Low

$385

Typical

$2,075

High

$3,765

Erie3 sources

Low

$355

Typical

$1,913

High

$3,471

Johnstown3 sources

Low

$336

Typical

$1,808

High

$3,280

Williamsport3 sources

Low

$361

Typical

$1,943

High

$3,525

State College3 sources

Low

$378

Typical

$2,036

High

$3,693

Cost Comparison — Wedding Videographer

Pennsylvania3 sources

Low

$439

Typical

$874

High

$1,308

Philadelphia3 sources

Low

$450

Typical

$896

High

$1,342

Pittsburgh3 sources

Low

$415

Typical

$827

High

$1,239

Allentown3 sources

Low

$439

Typical

$873

High

$1,308

Reading3 sources

Low

$426

Typical

$848

High

$1,270

Scranton3 sources

Low

$410

Typical

$817

High

$1,224

Altoona3 sources

Low

$393

Typical

$782

High

$1,171

York3 sources

Low

$421

Typical

$839

High

$1,256

Lancaster3 sources

Low

$431

Typical

$858

High

$1,286

Harrisburg3 sources

Low

$433

Typical

$862

High

$1,291

Erie3 sources

Low

$399

Typical

$794

High

$1,190

Johnstown3 sources

Low

$377

Typical

$751

High

$1,124

Williamsport3 sources

Low

$405

Typical

$807

High

$1,208

State College3 sources

Low

$424

Typical

$845

High

$1,266

Cost Comparison — Photo Booth Rental

Pennsylvania2 sources

Low

$204

Typical

$1,132

High

$2,060

Philadelphia2 sources

Low

$209

Typical

$1,160

High

$2,112

Pittsburgh2 sources

Low

$193

Typical

$1,071

High

$1,950

Allentown2 sources

Low

$203

Typical

$1,131

High

$2,059

Reading2 sources

Low

$198

Typical

$1,098

High

$1,999

Scranton2 sources

Low

$190

Typical

$1,059

High

$1,927

Altoona2 sources

Low

$182

Typical

$1,013

High

$1,843

York2 sources

Low

$195

Typical

$1,086

High

$1,977

Lancaster2 sources

Low

$200

Typical

$1,112

High

$2,024

Harrisburg2 sources

Low

$201

Typical

$1,116

High

$2,032

Erie2 sources

Low

$185

Typical

$1,029

High

$1,873

Johnstown2 sources

Low

$175

Typical

$972

High

$1,770

Williamsport2 sources

Low

$188

Typical

$1,045

High

$1,902

State College2 sources

Low

$197

Typical

$1,095

High

$1,993

Cost Comparison — Wedding DJ

Pennsylvania3 sources

Low

$158

Typical

$5,145

High

$10,132

Philadelphia3 sources

Low

$162

Typical

$5,276

High

$10,390

Pittsburgh3 sources

Low

$150

Typical

$4,871

High

$9,592

Allentown3 sources

Low

$158

Typical

$5,143

High

$10,129

Reading3 sources

Low

$154

Typical

$4,994

High

$9,834

Scranton3 sources

Low

$148

Typical

$4,814

High

$9,479

Altoona3 sources

Low

$142

Typical

$4,605

High

$9,069

York3 sources

Low

$152

Typical

$4,939

High

$9,726

Lancaster3 sources

Low

$156

Typical

$5,055

High

$9,955

Harrisburg3 sources

Low

$156

Typical

$5,076

High

$9,995

Erie3 sources

Low

$144

Typical

$4,679

High

$9,215

Johnstown3 sources

Low

$136

Typical

$4,421

High

$8,706

Williamsport3 sources

Low

$146

Typical

$4,751

High

$9,357

State College3 sources

Low

$153

Typical

$4,978

High

$9,803

Cost Comparison — Event DJ (Party / Corporate)

Pennsylvania3 sources

Low

$175

Typical

$1,653

High

$3,132

Philadelphia3 sources

Low

$179

Typical

$1,695

High

$3,212

Pittsburgh3 sources

Low

$166

Typical

$1,565

High

$2,965

Allentown3 sources

Low

$175

Typical

$1,653

High

$3,131

Reading3 sources

Low

$170

Typical

$1,605

High

$3,040

Scranton3 sources

Low

$164

Typical

$1,547

High

$2,930

Altoona3 sources

Low

$157

Typical

$1,480

High

$2,803

York3 sources

Low

$168

Typical

$1,587

High

$3,006

Lancaster3 sources

Low

$172

Typical

$1,625

High

$3,077

Harrisburg3 sources

Low

$173

Typical

$1,631

High

$3,089

Erie3 sources

Low

$159

Typical

$1,504

High

$2,848

Johnstown3 sources

Low

$150

Typical

$1,421

High

$2,691

Williamsport3 sources

Low

$162

Typical

$1,527

High

$2,892

State College3 sources

Low

$169

Typical

$1,600

High

$3,030

Cost Comparison — Live Band (Wedding)

Pennsylvania3 sources

Low

$610

Typical

$1,298

High

$1,986

Philadelphia3 sources

Low

$626

Typical

$1,331

High

$2,037

Pittsburgh3 sources

Low

$578

Typical

$1,229

High

$1,880

Allentown3 sources

Low

$610

Typical

$1,298

High

$1,986

Reading3 sources

Low

$592

Typical

$1,260

High

$1,928

Scranton3 sources

Low

$571

Typical

$1,215

High

$1,858

Altoona3 sources

Low

$546

Typical

$1,162

High

$1,778

York3 sources

Low

$586

Typical

$1,246

High

$1,907

Lancaster3 sources

Low

$600

Typical

$1,276

High

$1,952

Harrisburg3 sources

Low

$602

Typical

$1,281

High

$1,960

Erie3 sources

Low

$555

Typical

$1,181

High

$1,807

Johnstown3 sources

Low

$524

Typical

$1,116

High

$1,707

Williamsport3 sources

Low

$564

Typical

$1,199

High

$1,834

State College3 sources

Low

$591

Typical

$1,256

High

$1,922

Cost Comparison — Live Band (Corporate / Party)

Pennsylvania2 sources

Low

$341

Typical

$1,373

High

$2,405

Philadelphia2 sources

Low

$349

Typical

$1,408

High

$2,466

Pittsburgh2 sources

Low

$322

Typical

$1,299

High

$2,276

Allentown2 sources

Low

$340

Typical

$1,372

High

$2,404

Reading2 sources

Low

$330

Typical

$1,332

High

$2,334

Scranton2 sources

Low

$319

Typical

$1,284

High

$2,250

Altoona2 sources

Low

$305

Typical

$1,229

High

$2,152

York2 sources

Low

$327

Typical

$1,318

High

$2,308

Lancaster2 sources

Low

$335

Typical

$1,349

High

$2,363

Harrisburg2 sources

Low

$336

Typical

$1,354

High

$2,372

Erie2 sources

Low

$310

Typical

$1,248

High

$2,187

Johnstown2 sources

Low

$293

Typical

$1,179

High

$2,066

Williamsport2 sources

Low

$314

Typical

$1,268

High

$2,221

State College2 sources

Low

$329

Typical

$1,328

High

$2,327

Cost Comparison — Wedding Catering (Per Person)

Pennsylvania3 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$317

High

$613

Philadelphia3 sources

Low

$21

Typical

$325

High

$629

Pittsburgh3 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$300

High

$581

Allentown3 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$317

High

$613

Reading3 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$308

High

$595

Scranton3 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$296

High

$574

Altoona3 sources

Low

$18

Typical

$284

High

$549

York3 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$304

High

$589

Lancaster3 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$311

High

$603

Harrisburg3 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$313

High

$605

Erie3 sources

Low

$18

Typical

$288

High

$558

Johnstown3 sources

Low

$17

Typical

$272

High

$527

Williamsport3 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$293

High

$566

State College3 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$307

High

$593

Cost Comparison — Event Catering (Per Person)

Pennsylvania3 sources

Low

$379

Typical

$670

High

$960

Philadelphia3 sources

Low

$389

Typical

$687

High

$985

Pittsburgh3 sources

Low

$359

Typical

$634

High

$909

Allentown3 sources

Low

$379

Typical

$669

High

$960

Reading3 sources

Low

$368

Typical

$650

High

$932

Scranton3 sources

Low

$355

Typical

$627

High

$898

Altoona3 sources

Low

$339

Typical

$599

High

$860

York3 sources

Low

$364

Typical

$643

High

$922

Lancaster3 sources

Low

$372

Typical

$658

High

$944

Harrisburg3 sources

Low

$374

Typical

$661

High

$947

Erie3 sources

Low

$345

Typical

$609

High

$873

Johnstown3 sources

Low

$326

Typical

$575

High

$825

Williamsport3 sources

Low

$350

Typical

$618

High

$887

State College3 sources

Low

$367

Typical

$648

High

$929

Cost Comparison — Bounce House Rental

Pennsylvania2 sources

Low

$60

Typical

$115

High

$170

Philadelphia2 sources

Low

$62

Typical

$118

High

$174

Pittsburgh2 sources

Low

$57

Typical

$109

High

$161

Allentown2 sources

Low

$60

Typical

$115

High

$170

Reading2 sources

Low

$58

Typical

$112

High

$165

Scranton2 sources

Low

$56

Typical

$108

High

$159

Altoona2 sources

Low

$54

Typical

$103

High

$152

York2 sources

Low

$58

Typical

$110

High

$163

Lancaster2 sources

Low

$59

Typical

$113

High

$167

Harrisburg2 sources

Low

$59

Typical

$113

High

$168

Erie2 sources

Low

$55

Typical

$105

High

$155

Johnstown2 sources

Low

$52

Typical

$99

High

$146

Williamsport2 sources

Low

$55

Typical

$106

High

$157

State College2 sources

Low

$58

Typical

$111

High

$164

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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.

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