Planning a wedding in Los Angeles CA? This is your personalized wedding budget estimate based on a guest count of 50 to 100 people and an average wedding cost of $34,673 - $42,378. Below, we've answered the most common questions about wedding costs to help you understand how this budget breaks down across different categories, from the venue to the photographer. Use these estimates to guide your planning and vendor selection.
| Wedding Budget: $34,673 - $42,378 |
| Lives in: North Hollywood CA |
| Planning a wedding in: Los Angeles CA See Los Angeles Long Beach Anaheim CA market data |
| Season: Fall Wedding in 2027 |
| How many guests: This estimate is based on having 75 guests with a range of 50 to 100 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $462 - $565 to the total amount spent. |
| The ceremony and reception will be at the same location |
| Wedding Location: an event facility |
| Type of wedding: Intimate, Unique, Vintage |
| Wedding color theme: Other |
Highest priorities:
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| Category | Estimated Cost | Percent of Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Attire & Accessories | $2,201 - $2,690 | 6.3% |
| Bakery | $300 - $366 | 0.9% |
| Beauty & Spa | $242 - $296 | 0.7% |
| Entertainment | $2,209 - $2,699 | 6.4% |
| Event Venue | $13,951 - $17,051 | 40.2% |
| Flowers & Decorations | $1,266 - $1,548 | 3.7% |
| Gifts & Favors | $559 - $683 | 1.6% |
| Invitations | $457 - $559 | 1.3% |
| Jewelry | $5,269 - $6,439 | 15.2% |
| Officiant | $319 - $389 | 0.9% |
| Other Events | $1,126 - $1,376 | 3.2% |
| Other Items | $509 - $623 | 1.5% |
| Photography & Video | $3,893 - $4,758 | 11.2% |
| Planner/Coordinator | $2,373 - $2,901 | 6.8% |
| Total Cost | $34,673 - $42,378 | 100% |
| Dress Accessories | $261 - $319 | 0.8% |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories | $121 - $147 | 0.3% |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase | $282 - $344 | 0.8% |
| Wedding Dress | $1,537 - $1,879 | 4.4% |
| Attire & Accessories Total Cost | $2,201 - $2,690 | 6.3% |
| Wedding Cake/dessert | $300 - $366 | 0.9% |
| Bakery Total Cost | $300 - $366 | 0.9% |
| DJ/MC | $1,530 - $1,870 | 4.4% |
| Entertainment lighting | $679 - $829 | 2.0% |
| Entertainment Total Cost | $2,209 - $2,699 | 6.4% |
| Wedding Venue Bar Service | $1,571 - $1,920 | 4.5% |
| Wedding Venue Food Service | $3,029 - $3,702 | 8.7% |
| Wedding Venue Location | $8,234 - $10,064 | 23.7% |
| Wedding Venue Rentals | $1,118 - $1,366 | 3.2% |
| Event Venue Total Cost | $13,951 - $17,051 | 40.2% |
| Bouquets | $673 - $823 | 1.9% |
| Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements | $376 - $460 | 1.1% |
| Flowers & Decorations Total Cost | $1,266 - $1,548 | 3.7% |
| Guest Book | $43 - $53 | 0.1% |
| Invitations & Reply Cards | $137 - $167 | 0.4% |
| Postage | $69 - $85 | 0.2% |
| Save the Date Cards | $81 - $99 | 0.2% |
| Table Name and Escort/place Cards | $62 - $76 | 0.2% |
| Thank You Cards | $65 - $79 | 0.2% |
| Invitations Total Cost | $457 - $559 | 1.3% |
| Engagement Ring | $3,846 - $4,700 | 11.1% |
| Wedding ring/band for Partner 1 | $886 - $1,082 | 2.6% |
| Wedding ring/band for Partner 2 | $537 - $657 | 1.5% |
| Jewelry Total Cost | $5,269 - $6,439 | 15.2% |
| Other Items Total Cost | $509 - $623 | 1.5% |
| Engagement Session | $414 - $506 | 1.2% |
| Wedding Photographer | $3,479 - $4,252 | 10.0% |
| Photography & Video Total Cost | $3,893 - $4,758 | 11.2% |
| Wedding Coordinator | $2,373 - $2,901 | 6.8% |
| Planner/Coordinator Total Cost | $2,373 - $2,901 | 6.8% |
The average cost of a wedding in Los Angeles CA is based on real spending reported by couples, not vendor price lists. It includes both new and used items, and services provided by professionals, independent providers, or even friends and family. Every wedding is unique, and what couples spend can vary widely depending on their preferences and circumstances.