For a wedding with 125 guests in the Charlottesville VA, the estimated total cost is around $32,021 - $39,137. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Charlottesville VA is approximately $285. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $32,021 - $39,137.
The average wedding cost in Charlottesville VA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $32,021 - $39,137 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 $403 - $493. 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 $435 - $531.
In Fairfax VA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,373 - $2,901. This represents about 7.4% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,398 - $4,154 |
10.6% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$403 - $493 |
1.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$187 - $229 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$435 - $531 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,373 - $2,901 |
7.4% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Charlottesville VA is $479 - $585. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Charlottesville VA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$479 - $585 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$479 - $585 |
1.5% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Charlottesville VA is $244 - $298. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.8% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$244 - $298 |
0.8% |
|
Hair Service
|
$101 - $123 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$85 - $103 |
0.3% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$59 - $72 |
0.2% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,003 - $2,449, which is 6.3% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Charlottesville VA area is $1,054 - $1,288.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,003 - $2,449 |
6.3% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,054 - $1,288 |
3.3% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$950 - $1,161 |
3.0% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Charlottesville VA, you should budget approximately $12,240 - $14,960, which is about 38.2% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$12,240 - $14,960 |
38.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,879 - $5,963 |
15.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$5,559 - $6,795 |
17.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,802 - $2,202 |
5.6% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,970 - $2,408. This accounts for roughly 6.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,970 - $2,408 |
6.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$501 - $613 |
1.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$228 - $278 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$641 - $783 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$600 - $734 |
1.9% |
For wedding favors for 125 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $592 - $724.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$592 - $724 |
1.8% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$182 - $222 |
0.6% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$410 - $502 |
1.3% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $536 - $655. This is approximately 1.7% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$536 - $655 |
1.7% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$118 - $144 |
0.4% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$176 - $215 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$78 - $96 |
0.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$80 - $98 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$84 - $102 |
0.3% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,211 - $1,480, which is about 3.8% 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 Partner 2) is estimated at $734 - $898, which is about 2.3% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$2,216 - $2,708 |
6.9% |
|
Earrings
|
$271 - $331 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,211 - $1,480 |
3.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$734 - $898 |
2.3% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $776 - $948.
| Other Events Cost |
$776 - $948 |
2.4% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$776 - $948 |
2.4% |
On average, couples in Charlottesville VA spend between $5,169 - $6,317 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 16.1% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Charlottesville VA with 125 guests spend between $2,937 - $3,589 on wedding photography, which is about 9.2% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Charlottesville VA is $2,232 - $2,728. This makes up a portion of your (7.0%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,169 - $6,317 |
16.1% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,937 - $3,589 |
9.2% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,232 - $2,728 |
7.0% |
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Charlottesville VA is estimated to be $1,635 - $1,999. This service accounts for 5.1% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,635 - $1,999 |
5.1% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,635 - $1,999 |
5.1% |
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $763 - $933.
| Transportation Cost |
$763 - $933 |
2.4% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$763 - $933 |
2.4% |