For a wedding with 175 guests in the Washington DC, the estimated total cost is around $61,214 - $74,818. 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 $389. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $61,214 - $74,818.
The average wedding cost in Washington DC is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $61,214 - $74,818 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Houston TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $379 - $463. This represents about 0.6% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $392 - $480.
In Houston TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,157 - $2,637. This represents about 3.5% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,106 - $3,796 |
5.1% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$379 - $463 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$177 - $217 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$392 - $480 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,157 - $2,637 |
3.5% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Washington DC is $862 - $1,054. 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 |
$862 - $1,054 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$862 - $1,054 |
1.4% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Washington DC is $365 - $446. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.6% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$365 - $446 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$158 - $194 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$134 - $164 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$72 - $88 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,952 - $3,608, which is 4.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Washington DC area is $2,040 - $2,494.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,952 - $3,608 |
4.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$2,040 - $2,494 |
3.3% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$912 - $1,114 |
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 175 guest wedding in Washington DC, you should budget approximately $28,358 - $34,660, which is about 46.3% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$28,358 - $34,660 |
46.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$4,657 - $5,691 |
7.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$8,907 - $10,887 |
14.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$11,573 - $14,145 |
18.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,221 - $3,937 |
5.3% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $6,408 - $7,832. This accounts for roughly 10.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$6,408 - $7,832 |
10.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$835 - $1,021 |
1.4% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$383 - $468 |
0.6% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,875 - $2,291 |
3.1% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,454 - $1,778 |
2.4% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,861 - $2,275 |
3.0% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,751 - $2,140. This is approximately 2.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,751 - $2,140 |
2.9% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$221 - $271 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$199 - $243 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$103 - $125 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$347 - $425 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$161 - $197 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$214 - $262 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$196 - $240 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$151 - $185 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$158 - $193 |
0.3% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,511 - $1,847.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$2,298 - $2,808 |
3.8% |
|
Lodging
|
$787 - $961 |
1.3% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,511 - $1,847 |
2.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Washington DC spend between $10,400 - $12,712 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 17.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Washington DC with 175 guests spend between $4,721 - $5,770 on wedding photography, which is about 7.7% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Washington DC is $3,605 - $4,406. This makes up a portion of your (5.9%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$10,400 - $12,712 |
17.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$354 - $432 |
0.6% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$611 - $747 |
1.0% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$396 - $484 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$715 - $873 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,721 - $5,770 |
7.7% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,605 - $4,406 |
5.9% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Washington DC is estimated to be $3,002 - $3,670. This service accounts for 4.9% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$3,002 - $3,670 |
4.9% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$3,002 - $3,670 |
4.9% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,713 - $2,093.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,713 - $2,093 |
2.8% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$1,066 - $1,302 |
1.7% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$647 - $791 |
1.1% |