Average Wedding Cost Washington DC Wedding Cost Estimate: with 200 to 300 guests is between $83,277 and $101,783.

Wedding Cost Summary

What is the average wedding cost in Washington DC? Its a spring wedding in 2027 with 200 to 300 guests. The ceremony is at a church or other place of worship and reception is at a country club or golf course. The type of wedding is Garden, Traditional, Vintage and the wedding color theme is Greens. The typical wedding cost for a wedding of this type is between $83,277 and $101,783.

Overall Budget Summary: $83,277 - $101,783
Lives in: Gaithersburg MD
Planning a wedding in: Washington DC
Season: Spring Wedding in 2027
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 250 guests with a range of 200 to 300 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $333 - $407 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 country club or golf course
Type of wedding: Garden, Traditional, Vintage
Wedding color theme: Greens
Highest priorities:
  • Entertainment (DJ, Live Band, Musician/s, etc.)
  • Event Food Service, Catering, Bar Service
  • Event Location/Venue

 

Wedding Cost by Category and Item

Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories Cost $5,298 - $6,476 6.4%
Dress Accessories $628 - $768 0.8%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $291 - $355 0.3%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $677 - $827 0.8%
Wedding Dress $3,703 - $4,525 4.4%
Bakery Cost $1,157 - $1,415 1.4%
Wedding Cake/dessert $1,157 - $1,415 1.4%
Beauty & Spa Cost $333 - $407 0.4%
Hair Service $144 - $176 0.2%
Makeup Service $121 - $147 0.1%
Manicure & Pedicure $68 - $84 0.1%
Entertainment Cost $2,842 - $3,474 3.4%
DJ/MC $1,969 - $2,407 2.4%
Entertainment lighting $873 - $1,067 1.0%
Event Venue Cost $44,879 - $54,853 53.9%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $6,408 - $7,832 7.7%
Wedding Venue Food Service $12,353 - $15,099 14.8%
Wedding Venue Location $21,557 - $26,347 25.9%
Wedding Venue Rentals $4,561 - $5,575 5.5%
Flowers & Decorations Cost $5,412 - $6,614 6.5%
Bouquets $737 - $901 0.9%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $335 - $409 0.4%
Wedding Venue Accessories $806 - $985 1.0%
Wedding Venue Decorations $1,155 - $1,411 1.4%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $1,452 - $1,774 1.7%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $928 - $1,134 1.1%
Gifts & Favors Cost $1,929 - $2,357 2.3%
Gift/s for Attendants $147 - $179 0.2%
Gift/s for Parents $198 - $242 0.2%
Tips (for all services) $1,040 - $1,271 1.2%
Wedding Favors $545 - $666 0.7%
Invitations Cost $1,992 - $2,434 2.4%
Ceremony Programs $341 - $417 0.4%
Guest Book $160 - $196 0.2%
Invitations & Reply Cards $508 - $620 0.6%
Postage $209 - $255 0.3%
Save the Date Cards $302 - $370 0.4%
Table Name and Escort/place Cards $231 - $283 0.3%
Thank You Cards $240 - $294 0.3%
Jewelry Cost $12,258 - $14,982 14.7%
Engagement Ring $8,947 - $10,935 10.7%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1 $2,061 - $2,519 2.5%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2 $1,250 - $1,528 1.5%
Officiant Cost $301 - $367 0.4%
Officiant $301 - $367 0.4%
Other Events Cost $1,450 - $1,772 1.7%
Rehearsal Dinner $1,450 - $1,772 1.7%
Other Items Cost $479 - $585 0.6%
Hotel Room for After Reception $479 - $585 0.6%
Photography & Video Cost $4,947 - $6,047 5.9%
Engagement Session $471 - $575 0.6%
Wedding Photographer $4,477 - $5,471 5.4%
Estimated Total Cost: $83,277 - $101,783 100%
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