What is the average wedding cost in Washington DC? Its a winter wedding in 2027 with 150 to 200 guests. The ceremony is at a church or other place of worship and reception is at a historical building. The type of wedding is Elegant, Formal, Traditional and the wedding color theme is Greens. The typical wedding cost for a wedding of this type is between $65,377 and $79,905.
| Overall Budget Summary: $65,377 - $79,905 |
| Lives in: Williamsburg VA |
| Planning a wedding in: Washington DC |
| Season: Winter Wedding in 2027 |
| How many guests: This estimate is based on having 175 guests with a range of 150 to 200 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $374 - $457 to the total amount spent. |
| The ceremony will be at one location while the reception will be at another |
| Ceremony Location: a church or other place of worship |
| Reception Location: a historical building |
| Type of wedding: Elegant, Formal, Traditional |
| Wedding color theme: Greens |
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| Category > Item | Estimated Cost | % of Total | |
| Attire & Accessories Cost | $3,346 - $4,090 | 5.1% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dress Accessories | $397 - $485 | 0.6% | |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories | $184 - $224 | 0.3% | |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase | $428 - $523 | 0.7% | |
| Wedding Dress | $2,338 - $2,858 | 3.6% | |
| Bakery Cost | $782 - $956 | 1.2% | |
| Wedding Cake/dessert | $782 - $956 | 1.2% | |
| Beauty & Spa Cost | $365 - $446 | 0.6% | |
| Hair Service | $161 - $197 | 0.2% | |
| Makeup Service | $135 - $165 | 0.2% | |
| Manicure & Pedicure | $68 - $84 | 0.1% | |
| Entertainment Cost | $4,834 - $5,908 | 7.4% | |
| DJ/MC | $2,061 - $2,519 | 3.2% | |
| Entertainment lighting | $914 - $1,118 | 1.4% | |
| Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble | $1,859 - $2,272 | 2.8% | |
| Event Venue Cost | $28,242 - $34,518 | 43.2% | |
| Wedding Venue Bar Service | $4,307 - $5,265 | 6.6% | |
| Wedding Venue Food Service | $8,304 - $10,150 | 12.7% | |
| Wedding Venue Location | $12,564 - $15,356 | 19.2% | |
| Wedding Venue Rentals | $3,066 - $3,748 | 4.7% | |
| Flowers & Decorations Cost | $4,467 - $5,459 | 6.8% | |
| Bouquets | $801 - $979 | 1.2% | |
| Boutonnieres, Corsages | $364 - $444 | 0.6% | |
| Wedding Venue Accessories | $495 - $605 | 0.8% | |
| Wedding Venue Decorations | $1,198 - $1,464 | 1.8% | |
| Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements | $982 - $1,200 | 1.5% | |
| Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces | $627 - $767 | 1.0% | |
| Gifts & Favors Cost | $1,321 - $1,615 | 2.0% | |
| Gift/s for Attendants | $122 - $150 | 0.2% | |
| Gift/s for Parents | $166 - $202 | 0.3% | |
| Tips (for all services) | $698 - $854 | 1.1% | |
| Wedding Favors | $335 - $409 | 0.5% | |
| Invitations Cost | $1,427 - $1,744 | 2.2% | |
| Ceremony Programs | $210 - $256 | 0.3% | |
| Guest Book | $97 - $119 | 0.1% | |
| Invitations & Reply Cards | $312 - $382 | 0.5% | |
| Postage | $129 - $157 | 0.2% | |
| Reception Menus | $204 - $250 | 0.3% | |
| Save the Date Cards | $185 - $227 | 0.3% | |
| Table Name and Escort/place Cards | $142 - $174 | 0.2% | |
| Thank You Cards | $147 - $179 | 0.2% | |
| Jewelry Cost | $8,006 - $9,785 | 12.2% | |
| Engagement Ring | $5,844 - $7,142 | 8.9% | |
| Wedding ring/band for Partner 1 | $1,346 - $1,645 | 2.1% | |
| Wedding ring/band for Partner 2 | $816 - $998 | 1.2% | |
| Officiant Cost | $301 - $367 | 0.5% | |
| Officiant | $301 - $367 | 0.5% | |
| Other Events Cost | $1,517 - $1,855 | 2.3% | |
| Rehearsal Dinner | $1,517 - $1,855 | 2.3% | |
| Other Items Cost | $479 - $585 | 0.7% | |
| Hotel Room for After Reception | $479 - $585 | 0.7% | |
| Photography & Video Cost | $6,098 - $7,454 | 9.3% | |
| Engagement Session | $393 - $481 | 0.6% | |
| Prints and/or Enlargements | $371 - $453 | 0.6% | |
| Wedding album/s or photo book/s | $649 - $793 | 1.0% | |
| Wedding Photographer | $4,685 - $5,727 | 7.2% | |
| Planner/Coordinator Cost | $3,198 - $3,908 | 4.9% | |
| Wedding Coordinator | $3,198 - $3,908 | 4.9% | |
| Transportation Cost | $995 - $1,217 | 1.5% | |
| Other Transportation | $995 - $1,217 | 1.5% | |
| Estimated Total Cost: | $65,377 - $79,905 | 100% | |