For a wedding with 125 guests in the Richmond VA, the estimated total cost is around $33,472 - $40,910. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Richmond VA is approximately $298. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $33,472 - $40,910.
The average wedding cost in Richmond VA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $33,472 - $40,910 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Henrico VA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $243 - $297. 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 $250 - $306.
In Henrico VA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,381 - $1,687. This represents about 4.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,987 - $2,429 |
5.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$243 - $297 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$113 - $139 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$250 - $306 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,381 - $1,687 |
4.1% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Richmond VA is $450 - $550. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Richmond VA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$450 - $550 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$450 - $550 |
1.3% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Richmond VA is $250 - $306. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.7% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$250 - $306 |
0.7% |
|
Hair Service
|
$103 - $125 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$87 - $107 |
0.3% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$60 - $74 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,628 - $1,990, which is 4.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Richmond VA area is $1,125 - $1,375.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,628 - $1,990 |
4.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,125 - $1,375 |
3.4% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$503 - $615 |
1.5% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Richmond VA, you should budget approximately $13,888 - $16,974, which is about 41.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$13,888 - $16,974 |
41.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,483 - $3,035 |
7.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,749 - $5,805 |
14.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$4,937 - $6,035 |
14.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,718 - $2,100 |
5.1% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,422 - $4,182. This accounts for roughly 10.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,422 - $4,182 |
10.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$490 - $598 |
1.5% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$225 - $275 |
0.7% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$978 - $1,196 |
2.9% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$758 - $926 |
2.3% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$971 - $1,187 |
2.9% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,010 - $1,234. This is approximately 3.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,010 - $1,234 |
3.0% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$127 - $155 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$114 - $140 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$59 - $72 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$200 - $244 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$95 - $117 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$124 - $152 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$113 - $138 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$87 - $107 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$91 - $111 |
0.3% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $833 - $1,019.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,267 - $1,549 |
3.8% |
|
Lodging
|
$434 - $530 |
1.3% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$833 - $1,019 |
2.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Richmond VA spend between $6,684 - $8,170 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 20.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Richmond VA with 125 guests spend between $2,603 - $3,181 on wedding photography, which is about 7.8% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Richmond VA is $2,347 - $2,869. This makes up a portion of your (7.0%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,684 - $8,170 |
20.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$293 - $359 |
0.9% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$395 - $483 |
1.2% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$454 - $554 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$592 - $724 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,603 - $3,181 |
7.8% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,347 - $2,869 |
7.0% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Richmond VA is estimated to be $1,655 - $2,023. This service accounts for 4.9% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,655 - $2,023 |
4.9% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,655 - $2,023 |
4.9% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,230 - $1,504.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,230 - $1,504 |
3.7% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$694 - $848 |
2.1% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$536 - $656 |
1.6% |