Connecticut Wedding Cost Calculator
Plan your Connecticut wedding budget: $42,921 for 150 guests at this calculator's starting prices. Replace venue, catering & more with your quotes.
At this calculator's Connecticut defaults, 150 guests come to $42,921, about $286 a guest, with $1,614 of tax at 6.35%.
| Line | Connecticut | How it is set |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index | 103.6 | Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) — C2ER Cost of Living Index, Q2 2026 |
| Food and drink, 150 guests | $13,200 | $88 a guest |
| Venue | $10,360 | Starting price at the index |
| Photography, music, flowers, attire | $11,189 | $3,626 + $1,865 + $2,590 + $3,108 |
| Tax rate on catering, venue and music | 6.35% | This site's state sales tax table |
| Tax on this wedding | $1,614 | 6.35% of $25,425 |
| Connecticut meals rate on the catering | 7.35% | $970 on $13,200 of food and drink (Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, sales tax information); enter it in the tax field to apply it |
| Tips and 10% reserve | $6,558 | $2,656 tips + $3,902 reserve |
| Total for 150 guests | $42,921 | $286 a guest |
Starting prices are national figures scaled by Connecticut's index of 103.6; they are planning inputs, not price surveys. Replace each with your quotes.
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Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
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Calculation methodology and assumptions
Connecticut starting prices: the national figures times 103.6/100 ($88 a guest, $10,360 venue). Tax: Connecticut's general rate is 6.35%, but meals carry 7.35% under Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, sales tax information: restaurant meals and some drinks are taxed one point above the 6.35% general rate, at 7.35%.
What the calculator taxes, tips and reserves (the same in every state)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding cost in Connecticut?
At its Connecticut starting prices this calculator puts 150 guests at $42,921 ($286 a guest), the budget table's total: $13,200 of food and drink, a $10,360 venue and $1,614 of tax at 6.35%. The prices are scaled by Connecticut's index of 103.6, not a survey of Connecticut weddings; your quotes set the real figure.
How can I save money on a Connecticut wedding?
Compare itemized quotes in Connecticut for the same guest count, menu, service time and inclusions. Ask about alternative dates, venues and music options, but do not assume a fixed discount by season, weekday, service style or vendor experience. Check minimum spending, local taxes, service charges, gratuities and cancellation terms; changing a date or vendor is only a saving if the complete comparable quote is lower.