For a wedding with 125 guests in the Washington DC, the estimated total cost is around $33,620 - $41,092. 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 $299. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $33,620 - $41,092.
The average wedding cost in Washington DC is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $33,620 - $41,092 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Washington DC is $343 - $419. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 1.0% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$343 - $419 |
1.0% |
|
Hair Service
|
$149 - $183 |
0.4% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$125 - $153 |
0.4% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$68 - $84 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $4,593 - $5,613, which is 13.7% of your total.
For a live band, couples in Washington DC typically budget around $4,593 - $5,613 which is 13.7% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$4,593 - $5,613 |
13.7% |
|
Live Band
|
$4,593 - $5,613 |
13.7% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Washington DC, you should budget approximately $16,975 - $20,747, which is about 50.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$16,975 - $20,747 |
50.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,484 - $3,036 |
7.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,789 - $5,853 |
14.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$7,934 - $9,697 |
23.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,769 - $2,162 |
5.3% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,750 - $3,361. This accounts for roughly 8.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,750 - $3,361 |
8.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$771 - $943 |
2.3% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$350 - $428 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$1,033 - $1,263 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$595 - $727 |
1.8% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 125 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $403 - $493.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$403 - $493 |
1.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$403 - $493 |
1.2% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $626 - $765. This is approximately 1.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$626 - $765 |
1.9% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$213 - $261 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$86 - $105 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$128 - $156 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$97 - $119 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$102 - $124 |
0.3% |
Officiant
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Washington DC area is $301 - $367. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$301 - $367 |
0.9% |
|
Officiant
|
$301 - $367 |
0.9% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Washington DC spend between $5,028 - $6,146 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 15.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Washington DC with 125 guests spend between $5,028 - $6,146 on wedding photography, which is about 15.0% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,028 - $6,146 |
15.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$5,028 - $6,146 |
15.0% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Washington DC is estimated to be $2,603 - $3,181. This service accounts for 7.7% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,603 - $3,181 |
7.7% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,603 - $3,181 |
7.7% |