For a wedding with 125 guests in the Bakersfield CA, the estimated total cost is around $24,251 - $29,641. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Bakersfield CA is approximately $216. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $24,251 - $29,641.
The average wedding cost in Bakersfield CA is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $24,251 - $29,641 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Bakersfield CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $365 - $447. This represents about 1.5% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $408 - $498.
In Bakersfield CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,237 - $2,734. This represents about 9.2% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,159 - $3,861 |
13.0% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$365 - $447 |
1.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$149 - $183 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$408 - $498 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,237 - $2,734 |
9.2% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Bakersfield CA is $478 - $584. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Bakersfield CA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$478 - $584 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$478 - $584 |
2.0% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,368 - $1,672, which is 5.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Bakersfield CA area is $921 - $1,125.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,368 - $1,672 |
5.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$921 - $1,125 |
3.8% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$447 - $547 |
1.8% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Bakersfield CA, you should budget approximately $9,718 - $11,878, which is about 40.1% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$9,718 - $11,878 |
40.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,246 - $2,746 |
9.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$5,781 - $7,065 |
23.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,691 - $2,067 |
7.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,352 - $2,874. This accounts for roughly 9.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,352 - $2,874 |
9.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$420 - $514 |
1.7% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$183 - $223 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$537 - $657 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$533 - $651 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$378 - $462 |
1.6% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $72 - $88. This is approximately 0.3% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$72 - $88 |
0.3% |
|
Postage
|
$72 - $88 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,119 - $1,367, which is about 4.6% 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 $673 - $823, which is about 2.8% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,792 - $2,190 |
7.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,119 - $1,367 |
4.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$673 - $823 |
2.8% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Bakersfield CA spend between $4,631 - $5,661 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 19.1% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Bakersfield CA with 125 guests spend between $2,497 - $3,051 on wedding photography, which is about 10.3% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Bakersfield CA is $2,135 - $2,609. That's about 8.8% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,631 - $5,661 |
19.1% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,497 - $3,051 |
10.3% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,135 - $2,609 |
8.8% |
