For a wedding with 15 guests in the Long Beach CA, the estimated total cost is around $31,422 - $38,404. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Long Beach CA is approximately $2,328. With a guest count of 15, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $31,422 - $38,404.
The average wedding cost in Long Beach CA is currently trending similar than the national average. The estimated budget of $31,422 - $38,404 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Los Angeles CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $232 - $284. This represents about 0.7% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $240 - $294.
In Los Angeles CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,323 - $1,617. This represents about 4.2% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,904 - $2,328 |
6.1% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$232 - $284 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$109 - $133 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$240 - $294 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,323 - $1,617 |
4.2% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 15 guests in Long Beach CA is $59 - $73. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Long Beach CA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$59 - $73 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$59 - $73 |
0.2% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Long Beach CA is $338 - $414. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 1.1% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$338 - $414 |
1.1% |
|
Hair Service
|
$143 - $175 |
0.5% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$122 - $149 |
0.4% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$74 - $90 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,084 - $2,548, which is 6.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Long Beach CA area is $1,441 - $1,761.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,084 - $2,548 |
6.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,441 - $1,761 |
4.6% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$644 - $787 |
2.0% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 15 guest wedding in Long Beach CA, you should budget approximately $1,229 - $1,503, which is about 3.9% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$1,229 - $1,503 |
3.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$300 - $366 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$573 - $701 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$149 - $183 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$207 - $253 |
0.7% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,409 - $1,723. This accounts for roughly 4.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,409 - $1,723 |
4.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$722 - $882 |
2.3% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$331 - $405 |
1.1% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$129 - $157 |
0.4% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$100 - $122 |
0.3% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$128 - $156 |
0.4% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 15 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $390 - $476.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$390 - $476 |
1.2% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$131 - $160 |
0.4% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$180 - $220 |
0.6% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$50 - $61 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$30 - $36 |
0.1% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $141 - $173. This is approximately 0.4% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$141 - $173 |
0.4% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$18 - $22 |
0.1% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$16 - $20 |
0.1% |
|
Guest Book
|
$8 - $10 |
0.0% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$28 - $34 |
0.1% |
|
Postage
|
$13 - $15 |
0.0% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$17 - $21 |
0.1% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$16 - $20 |
0.1% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$13 - $15 |
0.0% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$13 - $15 |
0.0% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $737 - $901, which is about 2.3% 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 $465 - $569, which is about 1.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,248 - $6,414 |
16.7% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,046 - $4,945 |
12.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$737 - $901 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$465 - $569 |
1.5% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,067 - $1,305.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$7,848 - $9,592 |
25.0% |
|
After-party
|
$1,731 - $2,115 |
5.5% |
|
Day-after Brunch
|
$1,563 - $1,911 |
5.0% |
|
Lodging
|
$555 - $679 |
1.8% |
|
Pet Care
|
$648 - $792 |
2.1% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,067 - $1,305 |
3.4% |
|
Welcome Party
|
$2,283 - $2,791 |
7.3% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Long Beach CA spend between $7,917 - $9,677 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 25.2% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Long Beach CA with 15 guests spend between $3,335 - $4,076 on wedding photography, which is about 10.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Long Beach CA is $2,546 - $3,112. This makes up a portion of your (8.1%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,917 - $9,677 |
25.2% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$360 - $440 |
1.1% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$546 - $668 |
1.7% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$403 - $493 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$727 - $889 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,335 - $4,076 |
10.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,546 - $3,112 |
8.1% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Long Beach CA is estimated to be $2,120 - $2,592. This service accounts for 6.7% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,120 - $2,592 |
6.7% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,120 - $2,592 |
6.7% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $732 - $894.
| Transportation Cost |
$732 - $894 |
2.3% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$73 - $89 |
0.2% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$659 - $805 |
2.1% |