Average Wedding Cost Washington DC Wedding Cost Estimate: with 50 to 100 guests is between $44,690 and $54,621.

Wedding Cost Summary

What is the average wedding cost in Washington DC? Its a spring wedding in 2026 with 50 to 100 guests. The wedding is at a garden or park. The type of wedding is Fun, Romantic, Traditional and the wedding color theme is Blues. The typical wedding cost for a wedding of this type is between $44,690 and $54,621.

Overall Budget Summary: $44,690 - $54,621
Lives in: Washington DC
Planning a wedding in: Washington DC
Season: Spring Wedding in 2026
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 75 guests with a range of 50 to 100 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $596 - $728 to the total amount spent.
The ceremony and reception will be at the same location
Wedding Location: a garden or park
Type of wedding: Fun, Romantic, Traditional
Wedding color theme: Blues
Highest priorities:
  • Event Food Service, Catering, Bar Service
  • Event Location/Venue
  • Photography & Video

 

Wedding Cost by Category and Item

Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories Cost $4,031 - $4,927 9.0%
Dress Accessories $478 - $584 1.1%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $221 - $271 0.5%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $515 - $629 1.2%
Wedding Dress $2,817 - $3,443 6.3%
Bakery Cost $259 - $317 0.6%
Wedding Cake/dessert $259 - $317 0.6%
Beauty & Spa Cost $341 - $417 0.8%
Hair Service $149 - $182 0.3%
Makeup Service $124 - $152 0.3%
Manicure & Pedicure $68 - $84 0.2%
Entertainment Cost $2,297 - $2,807 5.1%
DJ/MC $1,591 - $1,945 3.6%
Entertainment lighting $706 - $862 1.6%
Event Venue Cost $10,364 - $12,667 23.2%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $1,330 - $1,626 3.0%
Wedding Venue Food Service $2,564 - $3,134 5.7%
Wedding Venue Location $5,522 - $6,750 12.4%
Wedding Venue Rentals $947 - $1,157 2.1%
Flowers & Decorations Cost $2,830 - $3,458 6.3%
Bouquets $768 - $938 1.7%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $348 - $426 0.8%
Wedding Venue Accessories $186 - $228 0.4%
Wedding Venue Decorations $994 - $1,214 2.2%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $326 - $398 0.7%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $208 - $254 0.5%
Gifts & Favors Cost $687 - $839 1.5%
Gift/s for Attendants $147 - $179 0.3%
Gift/s for Parents $198 - $242 0.4%
Tips (for all services) $216 - $264 0.5%
Wedding Favors $126 - $154 0.3%
Invitations Cost $377 - $461 0.8%
Guest Book $37 - $45 0.1%
Invitations & Reply Cards $117 - $143 0.3%
Postage $44 - $54 0.1%
Save the Date Cards $70 - $86 0.2%
Table Name and Escort/place Cards $53 - $65 0.1%
Thank You Cards $56 - $68 0.1%
Jewelry Cost $8,856 - $10,824 19.8%
Engagement Ring $6,464 - $7,900 14.5%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1 $1,489 - $1,819 3.3%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2 $904 - $1,104 2.0%
Officiant Cost $301 - $367 0.7%
Officiant $301 - $367 0.7%
Other Events Cost $1,172 - $1,432 2.6%
Rehearsal Dinner $1,172 - $1,432 2.6%
Other Items Cost $479 - $585 1.1%
Hotel Room for After Reception $479 - $585 1.1%
Photography & Video Cost $9,624 - $11,762 21.5%
Engagement Session $470 - $574 1.1%
Wedding album/s or photo book/s $649 - $793 1.5%
Wedding Photographer $4,832 - $5,906 10.8%
Wedding Videographer $3,673 - $4,489 8.2%
Planner/Coordinator Cost $2,746 - $3,356 6.1%
Hourly Services $2,746 - $3,356 6.1%
Transportation Cost $328 - $400 0.7%
Other Transportation $328 - $400 0.7%
Estimated Total Cost: $44,690 - $54,621 100%
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