Events & Entertainment Costs in Rhode Island

Verified cost ranges across cities in Rhode Island

Verified by 3 sourcesUpdated May 22, 2026

Events & Entertainment Cost Comparison — Rhode Island

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Rhode Island

Cost Comparison — Wedding Planner (Full Service)

Rhode Island2 sources

Low

$560

Typical

$2,530

High

$4,500

Providence2 sources

Low

$570

Typical

$2,575

High

$4,580

Warwick2 sources

Low

$570

Typical

$2,575

High

$4,580

Newport2 sources

Low

$570

Typical

$2,575

High

$4,580

Cost Comparison — Wedding Officiant

Rhode Island2 sources

Low

$100

Typical

$163

High

$225

Providence2 sources

Low

$102

Typical

$165

High

$229

Warwick2 sources

Low

$102

Typical

$165

High

$229

Newport2 sources

Low

$102

Typical

$165

High

$229

Cost Comparison — Wedding Dress Alterations

Rhode Island2 sources

Low

$25

Typical

$148

High

$270

Providence2 sources

Low

$25

Typical

$150

High

$275

Warwick2 sources

Low

$25

Typical

$150

High

$275

Newport2 sources

Low

$25

Typical

$150

High

$275

Cost Comparison — Wedding Cake

Rhode Island2 sources

Low

$155

Typical

$241

High

$327

Providence2 sources

Low

$158

Typical

$245

High

$333

Warwick2 sources

Low

$158

Typical

$245

High

$333

Newport2 sources

Low

$158

Typical

$245

High

$333

Cost Comparison — Wedding Flowers (Full Package)

Rhode Island2 sources

Low

$100

Typical

$1,338

High

$2,575

Providence2 sources

Low

$102

Typical

$1,361

High

$2,621

Warwick2 sources

Low

$102

Typical

$1,361

High

$2,621

Newport2 sources

Low

$102

Typical

$1,361

High

$2,621

Cost Comparison — Balloon Decor (Arch or Installation)

Rhode Island2 sources

Low

$455

Typical

$574

High

$693

Providence2 sources

Low

$463

Typical

$584

High

$705

Warwick2 sources

Low

$463

Typical

$584

High

$705

Newport2 sources

Low

$463

Typical

$584

High

$705

Cost Comparison — Wedding Photographer

Rhode Island2 sources

Low

$561

Typical

$1,143

High

$1,725

Providence2 sources

Low

$571

Typical

$1,163

High

$1,756

Warwick2 sources

Low

$571

Typical

$1,163

High

$1,756

Newport2 sources

Low

$571

Typical

$1,163

High

$1,756

Cost Comparison — Wedding Videographer

Rhode Island2 sources

Low

$650

Typical

$806

High

$963

Providence2 sources

Low

$662

Typical

$821

High

$980

Warwick2 sources

Low

$662

Typical

$821

High

$980

Newport2 sources

Low

$662

Typical

$821

High

$980

Cost Comparison — Wedding DJ

Rhode Island3 sources

Low

$167

Typical

$687

High

$1,207

Providence3 sources

Low

$170

Typical

$699

High

$1,228

Warwick3 sources

Low

$170

Typical

$699

High

$1,228

Newport3 sources

Low

$170

Typical

$699

High

$1,228

Cost Comparison — Live Band (Corporate / Party)

Rhode Island2 sources

Low

$341

Typical

$1,373

High

$2,405

Providence2 sources

Low

$347

Typical

$1,397

High

$2,447

Warwick2 sources

Low

$347

Typical

$1,397

High

$2,447

Newport2 sources

Low

$347

Typical

$1,397

High

$2,447

Cost Comparison — Wedding Catering (Per Person)

Rhode Island3 sources

Low

$24

Typical

$327

High

$630

Providence3 sources

Low

$24

Typical

$333

High

$641

Warwick3 sources

Low

$24

Typical

$333

High

$641

Newport3 sources

Low

$24

Typical

$333

High

$641

Cost Comparison — Event Catering (Per Person)

Rhode Island3 sources

Low

$382

Typical

$680

High

$977

Providence3 sources

Low

$389

Typical

$692

High

$994

Warwick3 sources

Low

$389

Typical

$692

High

$994

Newport3 sources

Low

$389

Typical

$692

High

$994

Cost Comparison — Bounce House Rental

Rhode Island2 sources

Low

$60

Typical

$133

High

$205

Providence2 sources

Low

$61

Typical

$135

High

$209

Warwick2 sources

Low

$61

Typical

$135

High

$209

Newport2 sources

Low

$61

Typical

$135

High

$209

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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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