How much does a wedding venue cost in Alexandria, VA?

The average base venue cost for a wedding in Alexandria, VA is $10,500.

How much does wedding catering cost per person in Alexandria, VA?

Wedding catering in Alexandria, VA averages $113 per guest.

How much do wedding photographers and videographers cost in Alexandria, VA?

Photography and videography for a wedding in Alexandria, VA typically costs around $6,000.

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Alexandria, VA

All estimates are local averages. We recommend budgeting an additional 10% contingency buffer.

Venue & Logistics

Reception venue$10,500

Ceremony venue$5,300

Transportation$1,800

Food & Drink

Catering (per guest)$113

Bar & beverages$3,800

Wedding cake$1,200

Visual & Media

Photography & video$6,000

Flowers & florals$3,800

Décor & lighting$3,000

Entertainment & People

DJ / band$3,000

Officiant$600

Hair & makeup$1,200

Attire & Extras

Wedding dress$2,700

Groom attire$600

Invitations$750

Favors$600

Rehearsal dinner$3,000

Honeymoon$7,500

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About weddings in Alexandria

Wondering what a wedding really costs in Alexandria, Virginia? We've crunched the local numbers. Venue rental in Alexandria averages $10,500 — plan for this to be your biggest expense. Expect to pay around $113 per head for catering — one of the most guest-count-sensitive costs on your list. Couples in Alexandria typically spend $6,000 on photography and video coverage. Other key costs in Alexandria include DJ or live entertainment ($3,000), florals and décor ($3,800), wedding cake ($1,200). Plug your guest count and style into our free calculator to get a full Alexandria wedding cost breakdown tailored to you.

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