For a wedding with 400 guests in the Bethesda MD, the estimated total cost is around $123,563 - $151,021. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Bethesda MD is approximately $343. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $123,563 - $151,021.
The average wedding cost in Bethesda MD is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $123,563 - $151,021 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Bethesda MD, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $587 - $717. This represents about 0.5% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $780 - $954.
In Bethesda MD, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $4,507 - $5,509. This represents about 3.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$6,149 - $7,515 |
5.0% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$587 - $717 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$275 - $336 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$780 - $954 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$4,507 - $5,509 |
3.6% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Bethesda MD is $339 - $415. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.3% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$339 - $415 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$134 - $164 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$111 - $135 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$95 - $116 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $6,875 - $8,403, which is 5.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Bethesda MD area is $1,519 - $1,857.
For a live band, couples in Bethesda MD typically budget around $3,545 - $4,333 which is 2.9% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$6,875 - $8,403 |
5.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,519 - $1,857 |
1.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$528 - $646 |
0.4% |
|
Live Band
|
$3,545 - $4,333 |
2.9% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$1,283 - $1,568 |
1.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $6,385 - $7,803. This accounts for roughly 5.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$6,385 - $7,803 |
5.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$681 - $833 |
0.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$307 - $375 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$950 - $1,162 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,879 - $3,519 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,567 - $1,915 |
1.3% |
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 $3,883 - $4,745.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$3,883 - $4,745 |
3.1% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$418 - $510 |
0.3% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$500 - $611 |
0.4% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,845 - $2,255 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$1,121 - $1,370 |
0.9% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $4,979 - $6,085. This is approximately 4.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$4,979 - $6,085 |
4.0% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$603 - $737 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$518 - $633 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$284 - $347 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$1,036 - $1,266 |
0.8% |
|
Postage
|
$608 - $744 |
0.5% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$588 - $718 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$524 - $640 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$398 - $486 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$421 - $515 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $2,962 - $3,620, which is about 2.4% 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 $1,749 - $2,137, which is about 1.4% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$17,724 - $21,662 |
14.3% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$13,013 - $15,905 |
10.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$2,962 - $3,620 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$1,749 - $2,137 |
1.4% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Bethesda MD spend between $6,895 - $8,427 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 5.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Bethesda MD with 400 guests spend between $3,287 - $4,017 on wedding photography, which is about 2.7% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Bethesda MD is $2,220 - $2,714. This makes up a portion of your (1.8%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,895 - $8,427 |
5.6% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$555 - $679 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$833 - $1,018 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,287 - $4,017 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,220 - $2,714 |
1.8% |
Planner/Consultant
The cost for a Full Service in Bethesda MD is estimated to be $5,618 - $6,866. This service accounts for 4.5% of your total budget.
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$7,124 - $8,707 |
5.8% |
|
A La Carte Services
|
$1,506 - $1,840 |
1.2% |
|
Full Service
|
$5,618 - $6,866 |
4.5% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$63,212 - $77,259 |
51.2% |