For a wedding with 250 guests in the Los Angeles CA, the estimated total cost is around $40,941 - $50,039. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Los Angeles CA is approximately $182. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $40,941 - $50,039.
The average wedding cost in Los Angeles CA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $40,941 - $50,039 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Downey CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $278 - $340. 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 $266 - $325.
In Downey CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,528 - $1,868. This represents about 3.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,202 - $2,692 |
5.4% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$278 - $340 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$131 - $160 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$266 - $325 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,528 - $1,868 |
3.7% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Downey CA is $139 - $169. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.3% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$139 - $169 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$87 - $107 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$51 - $63 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,976 - $4,860, which is 9.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Los Angeles CA area is $1,193 - $1,459.
For a live band, couples in Los Angeles CA typically budget around $2,783 - $3,401 which is 6.8% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,976 - $4,860 |
9.7% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,193 - $1,459 |
2.9% |
|
Live Band
|
$2,783 - $3,401 |
6.8% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,596 - $4,396. This accounts for roughly 8.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,596 - $4,396 |
8.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$510 - $624 |
1.2% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$230 - $282 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$668 - $816 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,417 - $1,731 |
3.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$771 - $943 |
1.9% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $837 - $1,023.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$837 - $1,023 |
2.0% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$837 - $1,023 |
2.0% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,032 - $1,262. This is approximately 2.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,032 - $1,262 |
2.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$131 - $160 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$478 - $584 |
1.2% |
|
Postage
|
$230 - $281 |
0.6% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$194 - $238 |
0.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Downey CA spend between $3,514 - $4,294 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Los Angeles CA with 250 guests spend between $2,097 - $2,563 on wedding photography, which is about 5.1% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Los Angeles CA is $1,417 - $1,731. This makes up a portion of your (3.5%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,514 - $4,294 |
8.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,097 - $2,563 |
5.1% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,417 - $1,731 |
3.5% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$25,645 - $31,343 |
62.6% |