For a wedding with 175 guests in the fairfax, va, the estimated total cost is around $34,746 - $42,468. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in fairfax, va is approximately $221. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $34,746 - $42,468.
The average wedding cost in fairfax, va is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $34,746 - $42,468 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Fairfax VA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $464 - $567. This represents about 1.3% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $491 - $601.
In Fairfax VA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,778 - $3,396. This represents about 8.0% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,940 - $4,816 |
11.3% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$464 - $567 |
1.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$207 - $253 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$491 - $601 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,778 - $3,396 |
8.0% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,379 - $1,685, which is 4.0% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the fairfax, va area is $1,379 - $1,685.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,379 - $1,685 |
4.0% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,379 - $1,685 |
4.0% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in fairfax, va, you should budget approximately $20,427 - $24,967, which is about 58.8% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$20,427 - $24,967 |
58.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,265 - $3,991 |
9.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$6,350 - $7,762 |
18.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$8,497 - $10,385 |
24.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,315 - $2,829 |
6.7% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,619 - $3,201. This accounts for roughly 7.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,619 - $3,201 |
7.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$418 - $510 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$890 - $1,088 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$810 - $990 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$501 - $613 |
1.4% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $638 - $780. This is approximately 1.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$638 - $780 |
1.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$149 - $183 |
0.4% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$247 - $301 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$110 - $134 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$132 - $162 |
0.4% |
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the fairfax, va area is $305 - $373. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$305 - $373 |
0.9% |
|
Officiant
|
$305 - $373 |
0.9% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,056 - $1,290.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,056 - $1,290 |
3.0% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,056 - $1,290 |
3.0% |
On average, couples in fairfax, va spend between $4,382 - $5,356 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 12.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in fairfax, va with 175 guests spend between $4,382 - $5,356 on wedding photography, which is about 12.6% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,382 - $5,356 |
12.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,382 - $5,356 |
12.6% |