For a wedding with 250 guests in the Virginia Beach VA, the estimated total cost is around $57,135 - $69,831. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Virginia Beach VA is approximately $254. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $57,135 - $69,831.
The average wedding cost in Virginia Beach VA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $57,135 - $69,831 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Harrisonburg VA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $265 - $323. This represents about 0.5% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $274 - $334.
In Harrisonburg VA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,505 - $1,839. This represents about 2.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,167 - $2,649 |
3.8% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$265 - $323 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$124 - $152 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$274 - $334 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,505 - $1,839 |
2.6% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in Virginia Beach VA is $1,015 - $1,241. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Virginia Beach VA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,015 - $1,241 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,015 - $1,241 |
1.8% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,174 - $1,434, which is 2.1% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Virginia Beach VA area is $1,174 - $1,434.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,174 - $1,434 |
2.1% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,174 - $1,434 |
2.1% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in Virginia Beach VA, you should budget approximately $29,218 - $35,710, which is about 51.1% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$29,218 - $35,710 |
51.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$5,725 - $6,997 |
10.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$10,950 - $13,384 |
19.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$8,582 - $10,490 |
15.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,960 - $4,840 |
6.9% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,650 - $5,684. This accounts for roughly 8.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,650 - $5,684 |
8.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$533 - $651 |
0.9% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$245 - $299 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$771 - $943 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,409 - $1,723 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$914 - $1,118 |
1.6% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,750 - $2,138. This is approximately 3.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,750 - $2,138 |
3.1% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$286 - $350 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$131 - $161 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$449 - $549 |
0.8% |
|
Postage
|
$230 - $282 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$254 - $310 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$195 - $239 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$203 - $249 |
0.4% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $842 - $1,030, which is about 1.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 2) is estimated at $532 - $650, which is about 0.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,092 - $6,224 |
8.9% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,718 - $4,544 |
6.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$842 - $1,030 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$532 - $650 |
0.9% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$411 - $503 |
0.7% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Harrisonburg VA spend between $3,029 - $3,702 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 5.3% of your overall budget.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Virginia Beach VA is $2,073 - $2,533. That's about 3.6% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,029 - $3,702 |
5.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$359 - $439 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$597 - $729 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,073 - $2,533 |
3.6% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Virginia Beach VA is estimated to be $3,819 - $4,667. This service accounts for 6.7% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$3,819 - $4,667 |
6.7% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$3,819 - $4,667 |
6.7% |
