Average Wedding Cost Washington DC Wedding Cost Estimate: with 100 to 150 guests is between $48,083 and $58,768.

Wedding Cost Summary

What is the average wedding cost in Washington DC? Its a winter wedding in 2025 with 100 to 150 guests. The wedding is at a historical building. The type of wedding is Elegant, Fun, Unique and the wedding color theme is Pinks. The typical wedding cost for a wedding of this type is between $48,083 and $58,768.

Overall Budget Summary: $48,083 - $58,768
Lives in: Washington DC
Planning a wedding in: Washington DC
Season: Winter Wedding in 2025
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 125 guests with a range of 100 to 150 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $385 - $470 to the total amount spent.
The ceremony and reception will be at the same location
Wedding Location: a historical building
Type of wedding: Elegant, Fun, Unique
Wedding color theme: Pinks
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 $3,603 - $4,403 7.5%
Dress Accessories $447 - $547 0.9%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $475 - $581 1.0%
Wedding Dress $2,680 - $3,276 5.6%
Beauty & Spa Cost $331 - $405 0.7%
Hair Service $146 - $178 0.3%
Makeup Service $120 - $146 0.2%
Manicure & Pedicure $66 - $80 0.1%
Entertainment Cost $4,487 - $5,484 9.3%
DJ/MC $1,934 - $2,364 4.0%
Entertainment lighting $833 - $1,019 1.7%
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble $1,719 - $2,101 3.6%
Event Venue Cost $20,560 - $25,128 42.8%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $2,806 - $3,430 5.8%
Wedding Venue Food Service $5,459 - $6,672 11.4%
Wedding Venue Location $10,305 - $12,595 21.4%
Wedding Venue Rentals $1,990 - $2,432 4.1%
Flowers & Decorations Cost $3,794 - $4,637 7.9%
Bouquets $797 - $974 1.7%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $355 - $433 0.7%
Wedding Venue Accessories $374 - $458 0.8%
Wedding Venue Decorations $1,166 - $1,426 2.4%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $680 - $832 1.4%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $421 - $515 0.9%
Gifts & Favors Cost $619 - $757 1.3%
Gift/s for Parents $163 - $199 0.3%
Tips (for all services) $456 - $558 0.9%
Invitations Cost $737 - $901 1.5%
Invitations & Reply Cards $221 - $270 0.5%
Postage $82 - $100 0.2%
Reception Menus $131 - $160 0.3%
Save the Date Cards $119 - $145 0.2%
Table Name and Escort/place Cards $90 - $110 0.2%
Thank You Cards $95 - $117 0.2%
Jewelry Cost $2,402 - $2,936 5.0%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1 $1,506 - $1,840 3.1%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2 $896 - $1,096 1.9%
Officiant Cost $305 - $373 0.6%
Officiant $305 - $373 0.6%
Other Events Cost $1,481 - $1,810 3.1%
Rehearsal Dinner $1,481 - $1,810 3.1%
Other Items Cost $491 - $601 1.0%
Hotel Room for After Reception $491 - $601 1.0%
Photography & Video Cost $6,092 - $7,446 12.7%
Engagement Session $454 - $554 0.9%
Wedding Photographer $5,639 - $6,892 11.7%
Planner/Coordinator Cost $3,182 - $3,889 6.6%
Wedding Coordinator $3,182 - $3,889 6.6%
Estimated Total Cost: $48,083 - $58,768 100%
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