For a wedding with 175 guests in the Lake tahoe, the estimated total cost is around $56,488 - $69,040. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Lake tahoe is approximately $359. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $56,488 - $69,040.
The average wedding cost in Lake tahoe is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $56,488 - $69,040 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Kerman CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $279 - $341. This represents about 0.5% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $288 - $352.
In Kerman CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,584 - $1,936. This represents about 2.8% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,282 - $2,789 |
4.0% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$279 - $341 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$131 - $160 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$288 - $352 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,584 - $1,936 |
2.8% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Lake tahoe is $869 - $1,063. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Lake tahoe area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$869 - $1,063 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$869 - $1,063 |
1.5% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Lake tahoe is $497 - $607. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.9% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$497 - $607 |
0.9% |
|
Hair Service
|
$113 - $139 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$95 - $117 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$64 - $78 |
0.1% |
|
Spa Treatments
|
$224 - $274 |
0.4% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,719 - $2,101, which is 3.0% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Lake tahoe area is $1,188 - $1,452.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,719 - $2,101 |
3.0% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,188 - $1,452 |
2.1% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$531 - $649 |
0.9% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in Lake tahoe, you should budget approximately $29,509 - $36,067, which is about 52.2% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$29,509 - $36,067 |
52.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$4,845 - $5,921 |
8.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$9,269 - $11,329 |
16.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$12,043 - $14,719 |
21.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,353 - $4,098 |
5.9% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,997 - $7,329. This accounts for roughly 10.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,997 - $7,329 |
10.6% |
|
Bouquets
|
$525 - $641 |
0.9% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$241 - $295 |
0.4% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,891 - $2,311 |
3.3% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,465 - $1,791 |
2.6% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,875 - $2,291 |
3.3% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,530 - $1,870.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,530 - $1,870 |
2.7% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$134 - $164 |
0.2% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$185 - $226 |
0.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$796 - $972 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$416 - $508 |
0.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,994 - $2,437. This is approximately 3.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,994 - $2,437 |
3.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$252 - $308 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$226 - $276 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$117 - $143 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$396 - $484 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$184 - $224 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$245 - $299 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$222 - $272 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$173 - $211 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$179 - $219 |
0.3% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $880 - $1,076.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,338 - $1,636 |
2.4% |
|
Lodging
|
$458 - $560 |
0.8% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$880 - $1,076 |
1.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Lake tahoe spend between $7,072 - $8,644 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 12.5% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Lake tahoe with 175 guests spend between $2,968 - $3,628 on wedding photography, which is about 5.3% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Lake tahoe is $2,266 - $2,770. This makes up a portion of your (4.0%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,072 - $8,644 |
12.5% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$313 - $383 |
0.6% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$435 - $531 |
0.8% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$351 - $429 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$739 - $903 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,968 - $3,628 |
5.3% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,266 - $2,770 |
4.0% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Lake tahoe is estimated to be $1,749 - $2,137. This service accounts for 3.1% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,749 - $2,137 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,749 - $2,137 |
3.1% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,932 - $2,362.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,932 - $2,362 |
3.4% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$1,359 - $1,661 |
2.4% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$573 - $701 |
1.0% |