For a wedding with 125 guests in the Arlington, VA, the estimated total cost is around $65,150 - $79,628. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Arlington, VA is approximately $579. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $65,150 - $79,628.
The average wedding cost in Arlington, VA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $65,150 - $79,628 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Arlington VA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $671 - $820. This represents about 1.0% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $748 - $914.
In Arlington VA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $4,104 - $5,016. This represents about 6.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$5,797 - $7,085 |
8.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$671 - $820 |
1.0% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$275 - $336 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$748 - $914 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$4,104 - $5,016 |
6.3% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Arlington, VA is $428 - $523. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Arlington, VA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $3 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$428 - $523 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$428 - $523 |
0.7% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Arlington, VA is $329 - $402. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.5% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$329 - $402 |
0.5% |
|
Hair Service
|
$141 - $173 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$121 - $147 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$67 - $81 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $7,991 - $9,767, which is 12.3% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Arlington, VA area is $1,385 - $1,693.
For a live band, couples in Arlington, VA typically budget around $4,635 - $5,665 which is 7.1% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$7,991 - $9,767 |
12.3% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,385 - $1,693 |
2.1% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$673 - $823 |
1.0% |
|
Live Band
|
$4,635 - $5,665 |
7.1% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$1,298 - $1,586 |
2.0% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Arlington, VA, you should budget approximately $14,262 - $17,432, which is about 21.9% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$14,262 - $17,432 |
21.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$1,961 - $2,397 |
3.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$3,809 - $4,655 |
5.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$7,016 - $8,575 |
10.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,477 - $1,805 |
2.3% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,121 - $3,815. This accounts for roughly 4.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,121 - $3,815 |
4.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$749 - $915 |
1.1% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$326 - $398 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$321 - $393 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$842 - $1,030 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$516 - $630 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$367 - $449 |
0.6% |
For wedding favors for 125 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $933 - $1,141.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$933 - $1,141 |
1.4% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$135 - $165 |
0.2% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$248 - $304 |
0.4% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$354 - $432 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$196 - $240 |
0.3% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $911 - $1,113. This is approximately 1.4% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$911 - $1,113 |
1.4% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$140 - $172 |
0.2% |
|
Guest Book
|
$58 - $70 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$186 - $228 |
0.3% |
|
Postage
|
$60 - $74 |
0.1% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$143 - $175 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$131 - $161 |
0.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$95 - $117 |
0.1% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$96 - $118 |
0.1% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $2,062 - $2,520, which is about 3.2% 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 $1,240 - $1,516, which is about 1.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$13,467 - $16,459 |
20.7% |
|
Bracelet
|
$441 - $539 |
0.7% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$9,084 - $11,102 |
13.9% |
|
Necklace
|
$640 - $782 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$2,062 - $2,520 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,240 - $1,516 |
1.9% |
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Arlington, VA area is $293 - $358. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$293 - $358 |
0.4% |
|
Officiant
|
$293 - $358 |
0.4% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,109 - $1,355.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,109 - $1,355 |
1.7% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,109 - $1,355 |
1.7% |
| Other Items Cost |
$514 - $628 |
0.8% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$514 - $628 |
0.8% |
On average, couples in Arlington, VA spend between $7,667 - $9,371 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.8% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Arlington, VA with 125 guests spend between $3,251 - $3,973 on wedding photography, which is about 5.0% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Arlington, VA is $2,779 - $3,397. This makes up a portion of your (4.3%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,667 - $9,371 |
11.8% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$305 - $373 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$446 - $546 |
0.7% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$320 - $391 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$566 - $692 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,251 - $3,973 |
5.0% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,779 - $3,397 |
4.3% |
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Arlington, VA is estimated to be $2,597 - $3,174. This service accounts for 4.0% of your total budget.
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Arlington, VA is estimated to be $4,480 - $5,476. This service accounts for 6.9% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$7,077 - $8,649 |
10.9% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,597 - $3,174 |
4.0% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$4,480 - $5,476 |
6.9% |
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,253 - $1,531.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,253 - $1,531 |
1.9% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$532 - $650 |
0.8% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$721 - $881 |
1.1% |