For a wedding with 175 guests in the Washington DC , the estimated total cost is around $44,352 - $54,208. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Washington DC is approximately $282. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $44,352 - $54,208.
The average wedding cost in Washington DC is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $44,352 - $54,208 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Morehead City NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $321 - $393. This represents about 0.7% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $331 - $405.
In Morehead City NC, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,824 - $2,230. This represents about 4.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,627 - $3,211 |
5.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$321 - $393 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$150 - $184 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$331 - $405 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,824 - $2,230 |
4.1% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Washington DC is $767 - $937. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Washington DC area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$767 - $937 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$767 - $937 |
1.7% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Washington DC is $341 - $417. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.8% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$341 - $417 |
0.8% |
|
Hair Service
|
$146 - $178 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$123 - $151 |
0.3% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$72 - $88 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,436 - $2,978, which is 5.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Washington DC area is $1,684 - $2,058.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,436 - $2,978 |
5.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,684 - $2,058 |
3.8% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$752 - $920 |
1.7% |
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 Washington DC , you should budget approximately $17,737 - $21,679, which is about 40.0% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$17,737 - $21,679 |
40.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$7,714 - $9,428 |
17.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$10,023 - $12,251 |
22.6% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,757 - $7,037. This accounts for roughly 13.0% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,757 - $7,037 |
13.0% |
|
Bouquets
|
$785 - $959 |
1.8% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$359 - $439 |
0.8% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,667 - $2,037 |
3.8% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,292 - $1,580 |
2.9% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,654 - $2,022 |
3.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,759 - $3,372. This is approximately 6.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,759 - $3,372 |
6.2% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$347 - $425 |
0.8% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$314 - $384 |
0.7% |
|
Guest Book
|
$160 - $196 |
0.4% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$546 - $668 |
1.2% |
|
Postage
|
$257 - $315 |
0.6% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$339 - $415 |
0.8% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$308 - $376 |
0.7% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$239 - $292 |
0.5% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$248 - $303 |
0.6% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,247 - $1,524.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,896 - $2,318 |
4.3% |
|
Lodging
|
$650 - $794 |
1.5% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,247 - $1,524 |
2.8% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Washington DC spend between $10,031 - $12,261 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 22.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Washington DC with 175 guests spend between $3,896 - $4,762 on wedding photography, which is about 8.8% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Washington DC is $3,816 - $4,664. This makes up a portion of your (8.6%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$10,031 - $12,261 |
22.6% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$354 - $432 |
0.8% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$560 - $684 |
1.3% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$691 - $845 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$715 - $873 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,896 - $4,762 |
8.8% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,816 - $4,664 |
8.6% |