Planning a wedding? This is your personalized wedding budget estimate based on a guest count of people and an average wedding cost of $14,867 - $18,171. 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: $14,867 - $18,171 |
| Lives in: Azusa CA |
| Season: Fall Wedding in 2027 |
| How many guests: Not sure |
| Type of wedding: Romantic, Rustic, Vintage |
| Wedding color theme: Greens |
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| Category | Estimated Cost | Percent of Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Attire & Accessories | $2,048 - $2,503 | 13.8% |
| Bakery | $665 - $813 | 4.5% |
| Entertainment | $2,023 - $2,473 | 13.6% |
| Gifts & Favors | $939 - $1,147 | 6.3% |
| Invitations | $912 - $1,114 | 6.1% |
| Jewelry | $1,613 - $1,971 | 10.8% |
| Photography & Video | $6,668 - $8,150 | 44.9% |
| Total Cost | $14,867 - $18,171 | 100% |
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| Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase | $315 - $385 | 2.1% |
| Wedding Dress | $1,733 - $2,118 | 11.7% |
| Attire & Accessories Total Cost | $2,048 - $2,503 | 13.8% |
| Wedding Cake/dessert | $665 - $813 | 4.5% |
| Bakery Total Cost | $665 - $813 | 4.5% |
| DJ/MC | $1,399 - $1,709 | 9.4% |
| Entertainment lighting | $625 - $763 | 4.2% |
| Entertainment Total Cost | $2,023 - $2,473 | 13.6% |
| Ceremony Programs | $150 - $184 | 1.0% |
| Guest Book | $69 - $85 | 0.5% |
| Invitations & Reply Cards | $236 - $288 | 1.6% |
| Postage | $114 - $140 | 0.8% |
| Save the Date Cards | $133 - $163 | 0.9% |
| Table Name and Escort/place Cards | $103 - $125 | 0.7% |
| Thank You Cards | $106 - $130 | 0.7% |
| Invitations Total Cost | $912 - $1,114 | 6.1% |
| Wedding ring/band for Partner 1 | $989 - $1,209 | 6.7% |
| Wedding ring/band for Partner 2 | $624 - $762 | 4.2% |
| Jewelry Total Cost | $1,613 - $1,971 | 10.8% |
| Engagement Session | $422 - $516 | 2.8% |
| Photo Booth | $540 - $660 | 3.6% |
| Wedding Photographer | $3,236 - $3,955 | 21.8% |
| Wedding Videographer | $2,471 - $3,020 | 16.6% |
| Photography & Video Total Cost | $6,668 - $8,150 | 44.9% |
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.
