Wedding Costs in Virginia

Virginia offers exceptional wedding diversity, from the sophisticated wine country of Charlottesville to the historic grandeur of the Shenandoah Valley and the beach resort options of Virginia Beach. The state's vineyard wedding scene is among the best on the East Coast.

$32,000

Average Wedding Cost

$9,000

Average Venue Cost

145

Average Guest Count

-3%

vs National Average

Cost Index: 0.97x

A cost index of 0.97x means weddings in Virginia cost approximately 3% less than the national average.

Estimated Vendor Costs in Virginia

🏛️ Wedding Venue$10,185🍽️ Catering$7,275📸 Wedding Photographer$3,395🎥 Wedding Videographer$2,425💐 Wedding Florist$2,716🎵 DJ / Band$1,746📋 Wedding Planner / Coordinator$2,134🎂 Wedding Cake / Bakery$582👗 Wedding Dress / Attire$1,940💄 Hair & Makeup$582💍 Wedding Officiant$340✉️ Wedding Invitations / Stationery$485🚗 Wedding Transportation$776🪑 Wedding Rentals$1,746✨ Lighting & Decor$1,164

Popular Wedding Venues in Virginia

  • ♥Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards (North Garden)
  • ♥Inn at Willow Grove (Orange)
  • ♥The Tidewater Inn (Easton)
  • ♥Trump Winery (Charlottesville)

Marriage License Requirements in Virginia

License Fee

$30

Waiting Period

None

Blood Test Required

No

Minimum Age

18 (under 18 prohibited since 2016)

License Valid For

60 days

Virginia was one of the first states to ban child marriage. No waiting period or residency requirement.

Local Wedding Traditions

  • ★Charlottesville vineyard weddings
  • ★Historic plantation ceremonies
  • ★Shenandoah Valley mountain settings
  • ★Colonial Williamsburg themed events

Best Seasons to Marry

  • ☀Spring (April-May)
  • ☀Fall (September-October)

Off-season weddings can save 20-40% on venue and vendor costs.

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