For a wedding with 15 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $35,922 - $43,904. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in United States is approximately $2,661. With a guest count of 15, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $35,922 - $43,904.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $35,922 - $43,904 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Los Altos CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $1,386 - $1,694. This represents about 3.9% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $1,431 - $1,749.
In Los Altos CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $7,879 - $9,629. This represents about 21.9% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$11,344 - $13,864 |
31.6% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$1,386 - $1,694 |
3.9% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$648 - $792 |
1.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$1,431 - $1,749 |
4.0% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$7,879 - $9,629 |
21.9% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 15 guests in Los Altos CA is $53 - $65. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Los Altos CA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$53 - $65 |
0.1% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$53 - $65 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,573 - $1,923, which is 4.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Los Altos CA area is $1,087 - $1,329.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,573 - $1,923 |
4.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,087 - $1,329 |
3.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$486 - $594 |
1.4% |
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 Los Altos CA, you should budget approximately $1,199 - $1,465, which is about 3.3% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$1,199 - $1,465 |
3.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$293 - $358 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$559 - $683 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$145 - $177 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$203 - $248 |
0.6% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,013 - $1,238. This accounts for roughly 2.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,013 - $1,238 |
2.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$468 - $572 |
1.3% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$215 - $263 |
0.6% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$115 - $141 |
0.3% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$90 - $110 |
0.3% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$124 - $152 |
0.3% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $185 - $227. This is approximately 0.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$185 - $227 |
0.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$23 - $29 |
0.1% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$22 - $26 |
0.1% |
|
Guest Book
|
$11 - $13 |
0.0% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$37 - $45 |
0.1% |
|
Postage
|
$15 - $19 |
0.0% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$23 - $29 |
0.1% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$21 - $25 |
0.1% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$16 - $20 |
0.0% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$17 - $21 |
0.0% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $4,088 - $4,996, which is about 11.4% 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 $2,578 - $3,150, which is about 7.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$14,370 - $17,564 |
40.0% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$7,705 - $9,417 |
21.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$4,088 - $4,996 |
11.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$2,578 - $3,150 |
7.2% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Los Altos CA spend between $4,037 - $4,935 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.2% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Los Altos CA with 15 guests spend between $2,516 - $3,075 on wedding photography, which is about 7.0% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,037 - $4,935 |
11.2% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$273 - $333 |
0.8% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$393 - $481 |
1.1% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$305 - $373 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$551 - $673 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,516 - $3,075 |
7.0% |
