For a wedding with 175 guests in the Washington DC, the estimated total cost is around $62,500 - $76,388. 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 $397. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $62,500 - $76,388.
The average wedding cost in Washington DC is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $62,500 - $76,388 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Gaithersburg MD, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $580 - $708. This represents about 0.9% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $615 - $751.
In Gaithersburg MD, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $3,471 - $4,243. This represents about 5.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$4,925 - $6,019 |
7.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$580 - $708 |
0.9% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$259 - $317 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$615 - $751 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$3,471 - $4,243 |
5.6% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Washington DC is $827 - $1,011. 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 $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$827 - $1,011 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$827 - $1,011 |
1.3% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Washington DC is $331 - $405. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.5% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$331 - $405 |
0.5% |
|
Hair Service
|
$182 - $222 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$149 - $183 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $6,154 - $7,522, which is 9.8% of your total.
For a live band, couples in Washington DC typically budget around $5,290 - $6,466 which is 8.5% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$6,154 - $7,522 |
9.8% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$864 - $1,056 |
1.4% |
|
Live Band
|
$5,290 - $6,466 |
8.5% |
Event Venue
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 $24,700 - $30,188, which is about 39.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$24,700 - $30,188 |
39.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$4,434 - $5,420 |
7.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$8,625 - $10,541 |
13.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$8,497 - $10,385 |
13.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,144 - $3,842 |
5.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,707 - $5,753. This accounts for roughly 7.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,707 - $5,753 |
7.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$895 - $1,093 |
1.4% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$399 - $487 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$1,162 - $1,420 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,044 - $1,276 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$645 - $789 |
1.0% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,382 - $1,690.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,382 - $1,690 |
2.2% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$134 - $164 |
0.2% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$170 - $208 |
0.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$720 - $880 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$358 - $438 |
0.6% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,418 - $1,734. This is approximately 2.3% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,418 - $1,734 |
2.3% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$202 - $246 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$95 - $117 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$333 - $407 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$134 - $164 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$196 - $240 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$180 - $220 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$135 - $165 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$143 - $175 |
0.2% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,534 - $1,874.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,534 - $1,874 |
2.5% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,534 - $1,874 |
2.5% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$491 - $601 |
0.8% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Washington DC spend between $9,366 - $11,448 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 15.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Washington DC with 175 guests spend between $4,534 - $5,542 on wedding photography, which is about 7.3% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Washington DC is $3,319 - $4,057. This makes up a portion of your (5.3%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$9,366 - $11,448 |
15.0% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$494 - $604 |
0.8% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$371 - $453 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$648 - $792 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,534 - $5,542 |
7.3% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,319 - $4,057 |
5.3% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Washington DC is estimated to be $6,664 - $8,144. This service accounts for 10.7% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$6,664 - $8,144 |
10.7% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$6,664 - $8,144 |
10.7% |