Curious to know the average cost of a wedding in Northern Virginia, I checked out
. Cost of Wedding breaks down the average cost of a wedding in 12 different categories. After much research, I must say the figures are pretty accurate!
Attire & Accessories: $1,808-$4,822+
Bride Accessories: $132-$352+
Groom Accessories: $102-$272+
Suit Purchased: $272-$726+
Suit Rented: $132-$352+
Tuxedo Purchased: $469-$1,250+
Tuxedo Rented: $124-$330+
Veil: $110-$292+
Wedding Dress: $968-$2,580+
Beauty, Health & Spa: $581-$1,550+
Diet, Weight Loss, Gym: $297-$792+
Facial: $66-$176+
Hair Removal: $148-$394+
Hair Service: $69-$184+
Makeup Service: $59-$156+
Manicure & Pedicure: $46-$122+
Massage: $72-$192+
Teeth Whitening: $169-$450+
Entertainment: $2,288-$6,100+
Dance Lessons: $416-$1,110+
DJ: $685-$1,826+
Live Band: $1,602-$4,272+
Musicians/Soloist, or Ensemble: $512-$1,364+
Flowers & Decorations: $1,958-$5,220+
Boutonnieres, Corsages: $125-$334+
Bridal Bouquet: $130-$346+
Bridesmaid Bouquets: $168-$448+
Ceremony Decorations: $220-$586+
Ceremony Flower Arrangements: $278-$742+
Flower Girl Flowers: $80-$214+
Flower Petals: $83-$220+
Reception Decorations: $268-$714+
Reception Flower Arrangements: $325-$866+
Reception Table Centerpieces: $342-$912+
Gifts & Favors: $866-$2,308+
Gifts for Attendants: $176-$468+
Gifts for Parents: $133-$354+
Gifts for the Bride: $181-$482+
Gifts for the Groom: $169-$450+
Wedding Favors: $235-$626+
Invitations: $770-$2,052+
Ceremony Programs: $104-$278+
Guest Book: $56-$148+
Invitations & Reply Cards: $241-$642+
Reception Menus: $113-$300+
Save the Date Cards: $118-$314+
Table or Place Cards: $80-$212+
Thank You Cards: $89-$148+
Jewelry: $5,276-$14,068+
Earrings: $122-$324+
Engagement Ring: $3,223-$8,594+
Necklace: $131-$350+
Other Jewelry: $261-$696+
Wedding Band - Bride: $1,031-$2,748+
Wedding Band - Groom: $701-$1,870+
Photography & Video: $2,519-$6,718+
Wedding Photographer: $1,576-$4,202+
Wedding Videographer: $1,022-$2,724+
Planner Consultant: $2,280-$6,080+
A La Carte Services: $1,064-$2,836+
Day of Coordinator: $800-$2,134+
For Getting Started: $833-$2,222+
Full Service: $2,359-$6,290+
Month of Direction: $1,233- $3,288+
Transportation: $1,151-$3,070+
Limo Rental: $448- $1,194+
Other Travel (Antique Car, Horse & Carriage, Etc.): $386-$1,030+
Travel for Guests: $657-$1,095+
Venue & Catering: $12,492-$33,312+
Ceremony Accessories: $188-$502+
Ceremony Location: $857-$2,286+
Ceremony Officiator: $200-$534+
Hotel Room for After Reception: $257-$686+
Reception Accessories: $186-$496+
Reception Bar Service: $2,020-$3,366+
Reception Food Service: $3,971-$10,588+
Reception Location: $2,445-$6,520+
Reception Rentals (Tent, Table, Chairs, Etc.): $1,268-$3,380+
Rehearsal Dinner: $791-$2,110+
Tips: $342-$570+
Wedding Cake: $353-$942+