For a wedding with 125 guests in the South Lake Tahoe CA, the estimated total cost is around $51,274 - $62,668. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in South Lake Tahoe CA is approximately $456. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $51,274 - $62,668.
The average wedding cost in South Lake Tahoe CA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $51,274 - $62,668 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In South Lake Tahoe CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $369 - $451. This represents about 0.7% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $382 - $466.
In South Lake Tahoe CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,101 - $2,567. This represents about 4.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,024 - $3,696 |
5.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$369 - $451 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$173 - $211 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$382 - $466 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,101 - $2,567 |
4.1% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in South Lake Tahoe CA is $705 - $861. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the South Lake Tahoe CA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $6 - $7 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$705 - $861 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$705 - $861 |
1.4% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in South Lake Tahoe CA is $338 - $414. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.7% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$338 - $414 |
0.7% |
|
Hair Service
|
$143 - $175 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$122 - $149 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$74 - $90 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,402 - $2,936, which is 4.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the South Lake Tahoe CA area is $1,661 - $2,030.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,402 - $2,936 |
4.7% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,661 - $2,030 |
3.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$742 - $906 |
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 125 guest wedding in South Lake Tahoe CA, you should budget approximately $21,158 - $25,860, which is about 41.3% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$21,158 - $25,860 |
41.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,783 - $4,623 |
7.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$7,237 - $8,845 |
14.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$7,522 - $9,194 |
14.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,616 - $3,198 |
5.1% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,481 - $6,699. This accounts for roughly 10.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,481 - $6,699 |
10.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$722 - $882 |
1.4% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$331 - $405 |
0.6% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,533 - $1,873 |
3.0% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,189 - $1,453 |
2.3% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,706 - $2,086 |
3.3% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 125 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,509 - $1,845.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,509 - $1,845 |
2.9% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$148 - $180 |
0.3% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$203 - $249 |
0.4% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$621 - $759 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$537 - $657 |
1.0% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,582 - $3,156. This is approximately 5.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,582 - $3,156 |
5.0% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$326 - $398 |
0.6% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$293 - $358 |
0.6% |
|
Guest Book
|
$152 - $186 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$512 - $626 |
1.0% |
|
Postage
|
$237 - $289 |
0.5% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$319 - $389 |
0.6% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$289 - $353 |
0.6% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$223 - $273 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$232 - $284 |
0.5% |
Other Events & Items
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$5,264 - $6,434 |
10.3% |
|
After-party
|
$1,994 - $2,438 |
3.9% |
|
Lodging
|
$640 - $782 |
1.2% |
|
Welcome Party
|
$2,630 - $3,214 |
5.1% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in South Lake Tahoe CA spend between $8,810 - $10,768 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 17.2% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in South Lake Tahoe CA with 125 guests spend between $3,841 - $4,695 on wedding photography, which is about 7.5% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in South Lake Tahoe CA is $2,933 - $3,585. This makes up a portion of your (5.7%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$8,810 - $10,768 |
17.2% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$359 - $439 |
0.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$550 - $672 |
1.1% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$401 - $491 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$725 - $887 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,841 - $4,695 |
7.5% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,933 - $3,585 |
5.7% |