Average cost of a wedding in Washington DC with 200 to 300 guests is between $60,364 and $73,778

Wedding Cost Summary

What is the average cost of a wedding in Washington DC? Its a summer wedding with 200 to 300 guests. The type of wedding is Elegant, Formal, Unique and the wedding color theme is Champagne. The estimated cost for this type of wedding is typically between $60,364 and $73,778.

Lives in: Washington DC - Washington DC Wedding Statistics
Planning a wedding in: Washington DC
Season: Summer Wedding
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 250 guests with a range of 200 to 300 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $241 - $295 to the total amount spent.
Type of wedding: Elegant, Formal, Unique
Wedding color theme: Champagne

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Wedding Cost by Category

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Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories $3,414 - $4,172 5.7%
Dress Accessories $432 - $528 0.7%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $203 - $248 0.3%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $410 - $502 0.7%
Wedding Dress $2,369 - $2,895 3.9%
Beauty & Spa $149 - $182 0.2%
Hair Service $97 - $119 0.2%
Manicure & Pedicure $51 - $63 0.1%
Entertainment $5,956 - $7,280 9.9%
DJ/MC $1,616 - $1,975 2.7%
Entertainment lighting $572 - $699 0.9%
Live Band $3,769 - $4,607 6.2%
Flowers & Decorations $3,655 - $4,467 6.1%
Bouquets $543 - $663 0.9%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $244 - $298 0.4%
Wedding Venue Decorations $824 - $1,007 1.4%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $1,324 - $1,618 2.2%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $721 - $881 1.2%
Gifts & Favors $1,475 - $1,803 2.4%
Gift/s for Attendants $124 - $152 0.2%
Tips (for all services) $805 - $983 1.3%
Wedding Favors $546 - $668 0.9%
Invitations $1,494 - $1,826 2.5%
Guest Book $140 - $171 0.2%
Invitations & Reply Cards $505 - $617 0.8%
Postage $198 - $242 0.3%
Save the Date Cards $255 - $311 0.4%
Table Name and Escort/place Cards $193 - $235 0.3%
Thank You Cards $204 - $250 0.3%
Jewelry $2,352 - $2,874 3.9%
Wedding ring/band for HER $1,479 - $1,807 2.4%
Wedding ring/band for HIM $873 - $1,067 1.4%
Photography & Video $5,783 - $7,069 9.6%
Digital or Photo cd/dvd $313 - $383 0.5%
Photo Booth $421 - $515 0.7%
Wedding album/s or photo book/s $450 - $550 0.7%
Wedding Photographer $2,745 - $3,355 4.5%
Wedding Videographer $1,854 - $2,266 3.1%
Planner/Consultant $1,398 - $1,708 2.3%
Day of Coordinator $1,398 - $1,708 2.3%
Venue, Catering & Rentals $34,689 - $42,397 57.5%
Officiant $230 - $282 0.4%
Wedding Cake/dessert $849 - $1,037 1.4%
Wedding Venue Accessories $717 - $877 1.2%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $5,815 - $7,107 9.6%
Wedding Venue Food Service $11,354 - $13,877 18.8%
Wedding Venue Location $12,141 - $14,839 20.1%
Wedding Venue Rentals $3,583 - $4,379 5.9%
Estimated Total Cost: $60,364 - $73,778 100%

Wedding Vendor List

Attire & Accessories
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Jewelry
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Planner/Coordinator
Peaceful Mind Weddings

172 Drexel Court

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Flowers & Decorations
Queen & i - Floral Preservation

Reston, VA 20191

Queen & i is the Nations foremost authority on museum grade floral preservation. Queen & i sets a standard unequaled in the industry. Queen & i's floral preservation process transforms your bouquet into a lasting work of fine art.

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NOTE: The average cost of a wedding in Washington DC is based on the answers to your questions and spending of other couples getting married, not vendor prices. This typically includes purchases of both new and used items. This typically includes purchases of services from professionals, someone that simply provides the service, or a hired family member or friend. Every wedding is different, and the amount couples spend can vary widely.