For a wedding with 175 guests in the Arlington VA, the estimated total cost is around $53,113 - $64,915. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Arlington VA is approximately $337. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $53,113 - $64,915.
The average wedding cost in Arlington VA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $53,113 - $64,915 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Arlington VA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $3,241 - $3,961. This represents about 6.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$4,005 - $4,895 |
7.5% |
|
Alterations/Tailoring Services
|
$497 - $607 |
0.9% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$267 - $327 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$3,241 - $3,961 |
6.1% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Arlington VA is $754 - $922. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Arlington VA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$754 - $922 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$754 - $922 |
1.4% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,483 - $3,035, which is 4.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Arlington VA area is $1,716 - $2,098.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,483 - $3,035 |
4.7% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,716 - $2,098 |
3.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$767 - $937 |
1.4% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in Arlington VA, you should budget approximately $24,143 - $29,508, which is about 45.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$24,143 - $29,508 |
45.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$4,089 - $4,997 |
7.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$7,821 - $9,559 |
14.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$12,233 - $14,951 |
23.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,630 - $6,881. This accounts for roughly 10.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,630 - $6,881 |
10.6% |
|
Bouquets
|
$749 - $915 |
1.4% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$343 - $419 |
0.6% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,639 - $2,003 |
3.1% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,272 - $1,554 |
2.4% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,627 - $1,989 |
3.1% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $3,089 - $3,775. This is approximately 5.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$3,089 - $3,775 |
5.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$392 - $479 |
0.7% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$350 - $428 |
0.7% |
|
Guest Book
|
$181 - $221 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$613 - $749 |
1.2% |
|
Postage
|
$283 - $345 |
0.5% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$380 - $464 |
0.7% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$347 - $424 |
0.7% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$266 - $326 |
0.5% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$278 - $340 |
0.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Arlington VA spend between $9,024 - $11,030 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 17.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Arlington VA with 175 guests spend between $3,969 - $4,851 on wedding photography, which is about 7.5% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Arlington VA is $3,031 - $3,705. That's about 5.7% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$9,024 - $11,030 |
17.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$354 - $432 |
0.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$560 - $684 |
1.1% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$396 - $484 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$715 - $873 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,969 - $4,851 |
7.5% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,031 - $3,705 |
5.7% |
