Planning a wedding? This is your personalized wedding budget estimate based on a guest count of 25 to 50 people and an average wedding cost of $14,765 - $18,047. 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: $14,765 - $18,047 |
| Lives in: Culver City CA |
| Season: Summer Wedding in 2022 |
| How many guests: This estimate is based on having 38 guests with a range of 25 to 50 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $389 - $475 to the total amount spent. |
| The ceremony and reception will be at the same location |
| Wedding Location: a private residence |
| Type of wedding: Destination, Elegant, Formal, Fun, Garden, Romantic, Rustic, Unique |
| Wedding color theme: Other |
Highest priorities:
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| Category | Estimated Cost | Percent of Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Attire & Accessories | $2,286 - $2,794 | 15.5% |
| Beauty & Spa | $188 - $230 | 1.3% |
| Entertainment | $1,007 - $1,231 | 6.8% |
| Flowers & Decorations | $1,184 - $1,447 | 8.0% |
| Gifts & Favors | $392 - $479 | 2.7% |
| Invitations | $190 - $232 | 1.3% |
| Photography & Video | $2,593 - $3,169 | 17.6% |
| Planner/Consultant | $2,633 - $3,219 | 17.8% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals | $4,293 - $5,247 | 29.1% |
| Total Cost | $14,765 - $18,047 | 100% |
| Dress Accessories | $254 - $310 | 1.7% |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories | $118 - $144 | 0.8% |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase | $283 - $345 | 1.9% |
| Wedding Dress | $1,632 - $1,994 | 11.1% |
| Attire & Accessories Total Cost | $2,286 - $2,794 | 15.5% |
| DJ/MC | $720 - $880 | 4.9% |
| Entertainment lighting | $287 - $351 | 1.9% |
| Entertainment Total Cost | $1,007 - $1,231 | 6.8% |
| Bouquets | $355 - $433 | 2.4% |
| Boutonnieres, Corsages | $160 - $196 | 1.1% |
| Wedding Venue Decorations | $424 - $518 | 2.9% |
| Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements | $158 - $194 | 1.1% |
| Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces | $86 - $106 | 0.6% |
| Flowers & Decorations Total Cost | $1,184 - $1,447 | 8.0% |
| Guest Book | $14 - $18 | 0.1% |
| Invitations & Reply Cards | $53 - $65 | 0.4% |
| Postage | $23 - $28 | 0.2% |
| Reception Menus | $31 - $37 | 0.2% |
| Save the Date Cards | $27 - $33 | 0.2% |
| Table Name and Escort/place Cards | $21 - $25 | 0.1% |
| Thank You Cards | $22 - $26 | 0.1% |
| Invitations Total Cost | $190 - $232 | 1.3% |
| Wedding Photographer | $1,548 - $1,892 | 10.5% |
| Wedding Videographer | $1,045 - $1,277 | 7.1% |
| Photography & Video Total Cost | $2,593 - $3,169 | 17.6% |
| Full Service | $2,633 - $3,219 | 17.8% |
| Planner/Consultant Total Cost | $2,633 - $3,219 | 17.8% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Total Cost | $4,293 - $5,247 | 29.1% |
The average cost of a wedding 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.