For a wedding with 125 guests in the Los Angeles CA, the estimated total cost is around $38,590 - $47,166. 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 $343. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $38,590 - $47,166.
The average wedding cost in Los Angeles CA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $38,590 - $47,166 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Whittier CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $276 - $338. 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 $286 - $350.
In Whittier CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,573 - $1,923. This represents about 4.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,265 - $2,769 |
5.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$276 - $338 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$130 - $158 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$286 - $350 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,573 - $1,923 |
4.1% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Los Angeles CA is $608 - $744. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Los Angeles CA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$608 - $744 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$608 - $744 |
1.6% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Los Angeles CA is $347 - $424. 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 |
$347 - $424 |
0.9% |
|
Hair Service
|
$148 - $180 |
0.4% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$125 - $153 |
0.3% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$74 - $90 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,541 - $3,105, which is 6.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Los Angeles CA area is $1,756 - $2,146.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,541 - $3,105 |
6.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,756 - $2,146 |
4.6% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$785 - $959 |
2.0% |
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 Los Angeles CA, you should budget approximately $12,173 - $14,878, which is about 31.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$12,173 - $14,878 |
31.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,377 - $4,127 |
8.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$6,460 - $7,896 |
16.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,336 - $2,855 |
6.1% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,694 - $5,738. This accounts for roughly 12.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,694 - $5,738 |
12.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$707 - $865 |
1.8% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$325 - $397 |
0.8% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,323 - $1,617 |
3.4% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,026 - $1,254 |
2.7% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,313 - $1,605 |
3.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,369 - $1,673. This is approximately 3.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,369 - $1,673 |
3.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$173 - $211 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$155 - $189 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$80 - $98 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$272 - $332 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$127 - $155 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$167 - $205 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$153 - $187 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$119 - $145 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$123 - $151 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $913 - $1,115, which is about 2.4% 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 $576 - $704, which is about 1.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,489 - $1,819 |
3.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$913 - $1,115 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$576 - $704 |
1.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Whittier CA spend between $10,521 - $12,859 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 27.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Los Angeles CA with 125 guests spend between $4,801 - $5,867 on wedding photography, which is about 12.4% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Los Angeles CA is $3,666 - $4,480. This makes up a portion of your (9.5%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$10,521 - $12,859 |
27.3% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$360 - $440 |
0.9% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$564 - $690 |
1.5% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$403 - $493 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$727 - $889 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,801 - $5,867 |
12.4% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,666 - $4,480 |
9.5% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Los Angeles CA is estimated to be $2,584 - $3,158. This service accounts for 6.7% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,584 - $3,158 |
6.7% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,584 - $3,158 |
6.7% |