For a wedding with 400 guests in the Irvine CA, the estimated total cost is around $88,479 - $108,141. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Irvine CA is approximately $246. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $88,479 - $108,141.
The average wedding cost in Irvine CA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $88,479 - $108,141 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Irvine CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $202 - $246. This represents about 0.2% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $225 - $275.
In Irvine CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,232 - $1,506. This represents about 1.4% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,742 - $2,129 |
2.0% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$202 - $246 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$83 - $101 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$225 - $275 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,232 - $1,506 |
1.4% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Irvine CA is $2,164 - $2,644. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Irvine CA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $7 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$2,164 - $2,644 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$2,164 - $2,644 |
2.4% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,732 - $2,116, which is 2.0% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Irvine CA area is $1,166 - $1,425.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,732 - $2,116 |
2.0% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,166 - $1,425 |
1.3% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$566 - $692 |
0.6% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in Irvine CA, you should budget approximately $48,806 - $59,652, which is about 55.2% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$48,806 - $59,652 |
55.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$10,261 - $12,541 |
11.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$19,930 - $24,358 |
22.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$10,891 - $13,311 |
12.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$7,725 - $9,441 |
8.7% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $7,594 - $9,282. This accounts for roughly 8.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$7,594 - $9,282 |
8.6% |
|
Bouquets
|
$616 - $752 |
0.7% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$267 - $327 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$744 - $910 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,412 - $2,948 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,714 - $2,094 |
1.9% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $5,449 - $6,659. This is approximately 6.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$5,449 - $6,659 |
6.2% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$806 - $985 |
0.9% |
|
Guest Book
|
$329 - $403 |
0.4% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$1,067 - $1,305 |
1.2% |
|
Postage
|
$580 - $708 |
0.7% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$821 - $1,003 |
0.9% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$753 - $921 |
0.9% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$544 - $664 |
0.6% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$549 - $671 |
0.6% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $712 - $870, which is about 0.8% 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 $428 - $523, which is about 0.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$4,828 - $5,900 |
5.5% |
|
Bracelet
|
$152 - $186 |
0.2% |
|
Earrings
|
$180 - $220 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,136 - $3,832 |
3.5% |
|
Necklace
|
$221 - $270 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$712 - $870 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$428 - $523 |
0.5% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$523 - $639 |
0.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Irvine CA spend between $7,091 - $8,667 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Irvine CA with 400 guests spend between $2,736 - $3,344 on wedding photography, which is about 3.1% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Irvine CA is $2,339 - $2,859. That's about 2.6% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,091 - $8,667 |
8.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$311 - $380 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$320 - $392 |
0.4% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$483 - $591 |
0.5% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$326 - $398 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$576 - $704 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,736 - $3,344 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,339 - $2,859 |
2.6% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Irvine CA is estimated to be $3,772 - $4,610. This service accounts for 4.3% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$3,772 - $4,610 |
4.3% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$3,772 - $4,610 |
4.3% |
