If you're planning a Long Island wedding in 2027, one of the first questions you probably have is: How much is this actually going to cost?

The answer depends on your guest count, wedding venue, date, menu, entertainment, flowers, photography and the overall style of celebration you're planning. Long Island offers everything from intimate restaurant weddings and beachfront celebrations to elegant Gold Coast mansions, country clubs, vineyards and luxury waterfront catering halls.

For couples beginning to build a 2027 Long Island wedding budget, a realistic starting point for a traditional wedding with approximately 125 to 200 guests may be around $60,000 to $90,000+. Luxury celebrations, large guest lists and highly customized weddings can easily exceed $100,000.

Smaller weddings, off-season celebrations and carefully planned events can cost considerably less.

Here is what Long Island couples should know when budgeting for a wedding in 2027.

What Is the Average Cost of a Long Island Wedding in 2027?

There isn't one number that accurately represents every Long Island wedding.

A 75-person wedding at an intimate venue will have a completely different budget from a 225-person Saturday-night reception at a luxury waterfront estate.

However, couples planning a traditional Long Island wedding in 2027 may want to consider these general budget ranges:

Smaller or budget-conscious wedding: $35,000–$55,000

Traditional Long Island wedding: $60,000–$90,000+

Upscale or luxury wedding: $90,000–$150,000+

Luxury estate, Hamptons or highly customized wedding: $150,000+

These figures should be considered planning estimates rather than fixed prices. Your final wedding cost will depend heavily on the decisions you make throughout the planning process.

Long Island Wedding Venue Costs in 2027

For most couples, the wedding venue and catering will represent the largest portion of the budget.

One thing that makes Long Island weddings different from weddings in many other parts of the country is the prevalence of full-service catering halls.

Many Long Island wedding venues offer packages that may include:

• Cocktail hour
• Dinner
• Open bar
• Wedding cake
• Tables and chairs
• Linens
• China and glassware
• Bridal suite
• Waitstaff
• Maître d'
• Basic décor or centerpieces
• Ceremony space

Because so much can be included in one package, couples shouldn't compare Long Island venue prices based solely on the advertised price per person.
 

How Much Does a Long Island Wedding Cost Per Person?

Depending on the venue, season, day of the week and package, couples planning for 2027 may encounter wedding packages ranging from approximately $150 to $350+ per guest.

Luxury venues and premium dates can be considerably higher.

For example, if your reception package is $225 per person:

100 guests = $22,500

150 guests = $33,750

200 guests = $45,000

250 guests = $56,250

And that may be before taxes, administrative charges, service fees, gratuities, ceremony fees and upgrades.

This is why guest count is one of the biggest factors affecting the cost of a Long Island wedding.

Estimated Long Island Wedding Costs by Category

Once you've selected the venue, you'll need to budget for the other professionals who will help bring your wedding together.

For a 2027 Long Island wedding, couples may want to consider approximate ranges such as:

Wedding Venue & Catering: $25,000–$60,000+

This can vary dramatically depending on guest count.

A Saturday evening wedding during peak season at a popular Long Island catering hall will generally cost more than a Friday, Sunday, daytime or winter wedding.

Wedding Photography: $4,000–$8,000+

Photography prices depend on the photographer's experience, number of hours, number of photographers, albums, engagement sessions and other package options.

Highly sought-after Long Island wedding photographers may charge significantly more.

Wedding Videography: $3,000–$7,000+

Packages can range from basic wedding-day coverage to cinematic films, drone footage, social-media edits and multiple videographers.

DJ & Entertainment: $3,000–$8,000+

A professional Long Island wedding DJ package may include an MC, lighting, intelligent lighting, uplighting and other enhancements.

Adding live musicians, percussionists, saxophonists, photo booths or specialty performers can increase the entertainment budget.

Live Wedding Band: $8,000–$20,000+

Couples choosing a Long Island wedding band rather than a DJ should generally allocate a larger portion of their wedding budget to entertainment.

Band size, popularity, performance time and additional musicians can all affect pricing.

Wedding Flowers & Décor: $4,000–$12,000+

Flowers are one of the easiest wedding categories to customize—and one of the easiest places for a budget to grow.

Your floral budget may include:

• Bridal bouquet
• Bridesmaid bouquets
• Boutonnieres
• Ceremony flowers
• Centerpieces
• Cocktail-hour arrangements
• Sweetheart table décor
• Floral arches
• Candles
• Staircase décor
• Floral installations

Elaborate floral ceilings, flower walls and large ceremony installations can push décor costs considerably higher.

Wedding Dress: $1,500–$6,000+

Long Island bridal salons offer wedding gowns at many price points.

Remember to budget for more than the dress itself. Alterations, shoes, jewelry, veil, headpiece and other accessories can add significantly to the final cost.

Hair & Makeup: $500–$2,500+

Pricing depends on the size of the bridal party, number of artists, travel, trial appointments and whether the bride is paying for attendants' services.

Invitations & Stationery: $500–$2,500+

Save-the-dates, wedding invitations, postage, menus, programs, escort cards, place cards and thank-you cards can add up quickly.

Couples choosing custom letterpress invitations or elaborate invitation suites may spend considerably more.

Wedding Transportation: $1,000–$4,000+

Transportation costs depend on the number and type of vehicles needed.

Options can include limousines, luxury cars, party buses, trolleys and guest shuttles between hotels and the venue.

Wedding Cake & Desserts: $500–$2,000+

Before budgeting separately for a wedding cake, ask your venue whether one is already included in your package.

Some Long Island catering halls include a wedding cake through a partner bakery.

Wedding Planner or Coordinator: $2,000–$10,000+

The cost depends on whether you're hiring a day-of coordinator, partial planner or full-service wedding planner.

Large, complex weddings may require a significantly larger planning budget.

Sample $75,000 Long Island Wedding Budget

What might a $75,000 Long Island wedding look like?

Here's one example for approximately 150 guests:

Venue, catering & bar: $35,000

Photography: $5,000

Videography: $4,000

DJ & entertainment: $5,000

Flowers & décor: $6,000

Wedding attire & alterations: $4,000

Hair & makeup: $1,500

Invitations & stationery: $1,500

Transportation: $2,000

Wedding rings & accessories: $3,000

Tips & gratuities: $3,000

Miscellaneous & upgrades: $5,000

Estimated Total: $75,000

Every couple will allocate money differently. A couple who considers photography their highest priority might spend $8,000 on photography while spending less on flowers. Another couple may choose elaborate décor and hire a more moderately priced DJ.

Your wedding budget should reflect what matters most to you.