For a wedding with 400 guests in the Virginia , the estimated total cost is around $73,791 - $90,189. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Virginia is approximately $205. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $73,791 - $90,189.
The average wedding cost in Virginia is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $73,791 - $90,189 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Manassas VA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $276 - $338. This represents about 0.4% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $308 - $376.
In Manassas VA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,692 - $2,068. This represents about 2.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,389 - $2,919 |
3.2% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$276 - $338 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$113 - $138 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$308 - $376 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,692 - $2,068 |
2.3% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $8,290 - $10,132, which is 11.2% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Virginia area is $1,907 - $2,331.
For a live band, couples in Virginia typically budget around $6,383 - $7,801 which is 8.6% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$8,290 - $10,132 |
11.2% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,907 - $2,331 |
2.6% |
|
Live Band
|
$6,383 - $7,801 |
8.6% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in Virginia , you should budget approximately $22,532 - $27,539, which is about 30.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$22,532 - $27,539 |
30.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$15,668 - $19,150 |
21.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$6,863 - $8,389 |
9.3% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $6,368 - $7,784. This accounts for roughly 8.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$6,368 - $7,784 |
8.6% |
|
Bouquets
|
$527 - $645 |
0.7% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$230 - $281 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$815 - $996 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,005 - $2,451 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,427 - $1,744 |
1.9% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $2,752 - $3,364.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$2,752 - $3,364 |
3.7% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$95 - $116 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$175 - $213 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,645 - $2,011 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$838 - $1,024 |
1.1% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $4,607 - $5,631. This is approximately 6.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$4,607 - $5,631 |
6.2% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$599 - $733 |
0.8% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$568 - $694 |
0.8% |
|
Guest Book
|
$246 - $300 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$794 - $970 |
1.1% |
|
Postage
|
$416 - $508 |
0.6% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$611 - $747 |
0.8% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$560 - $684 |
0.8% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$405 - $495 |
0.5% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$409 - $499 |
0.6% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $959 - $1,173, which is about 1.3% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HIM) is estimated at $578 - $706, which is about 0.8% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$6,511 - $7,957 |
8.8% |
|
Bracelet
|
$205 - $251 |
0.3% |
|
Earrings
|
$243 - $297 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,227 - $5,167 |
5.7% |
|
Necklace
|
$298 - $364 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$959 - $1,173 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$578 - $706 |
0.8% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,151 - $1,407.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,151 - $1,407 |
1.6% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,151 - $1,407 |
1.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Virginia spend between $10,328 - $12,623 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 14.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Virginia with 400 guests spend between $4,477 - $5,471 on wedding photography, which is about 6.1% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Virginia is $3,828 - $4,678. This makes up a portion of your (5.2%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$10,328 - $12,623 |
14.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$305 - $373 |
0.4% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$620 - $758 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$1,098 - $1,342 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,477 - $5,471 |
6.1% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,828 - $4,678 |
5.2% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Virginia is estimated to be $2,694 - $3,292. This service accounts for 3.7% of your total budget.
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Virginia is estimated to be $6,170 - $7,542. This service accounts for 8.4% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$8,864 - $10,834 |
12.0% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,694 - $3,292 |
3.7% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$6,170 - $7,542 |
8.4% |