For a wedding with 400 guests in the Merced, the estimated total cost is around $72,445 - $88,543. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Merced is approximately $201. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $72,445 - $88,543.
The average wedding cost in Merced is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $72,445 - $88,543 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Merced CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $181 - $221. 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 $165 - $201.
In Merced CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $949 - $1,159. This represents about 1.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,379 - $1,685 |
1.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$181 - $221 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$85 - $103 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$165 - $201 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$949 - $1,159 |
1.3% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Merced CA is $195 - $239. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.3% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$195 - $239 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$79 - $97 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$65 - $79 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$51 - $63 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $815 - $997, which is 1.1% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Merced area is $815 - $997.
| Entertainment Cost |
$815 - $997 |
1.1% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$815 - $997 |
1.1% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,678 - $6,940. This accounts for roughly 7.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,678 - $6,940 |
7.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$333 - $407 |
0.5% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$150 - $184 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$437 - $534 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$3,080 - $3,764 |
4.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,679 - $2,052 |
2.3% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $3,684 - $4,502.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$3,684 - $4,502 |
5.1% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$2,165 - $2,646 |
3.0% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$1,519 - $1,857 |
2.1% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $4,308 - $5,266. This is approximately 5.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$4,308 - $5,266 |
5.9% |
|
Guest Book
|
$372 - $454 |
0.5% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$1,352 - $1,652 |
1.9% |
|
Postage
|
$842 - $1,030 |
1.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$682 - $834 |
0.9% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$515 - $629 |
0.7% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$545 - $667 |
0.8% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $621 - $759, which is about 0.9% 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 HIM) is estimated at $366 - $448, which is about 0.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,436 - $1,755 |
2.0% |
|
Bracelet
|
$149 - $182 |
0.2% |
|
Earrings
|
$129 - $157 |
0.2% |
|
Necklace
|
$171 - $209 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$621 - $759 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$366 - $448 |
0.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Merced CA spend between $3,203 - $3,915 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 4.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Merced with 400 guests spend between $1,746 - $2,134 on wedding photography, which is about 2.4% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Merced is $1,179 - $1,441. This makes up a portion of your (1.6%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,203 - $3,915 |
4.4% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$278 - $340 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,746 - $2,134 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,179 - $1,441 |
1.6% |
Planner/Consultant
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$842 - $1,030 |
1.2% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$50,904 - $62,216 |
70.3% |