Average Wedding Cost California Wedding Cost Estimate: with 25 to 50 guests is between $26,490 and $32,376.

Wedding Cost Summary

What is the average wedding cost in California? The number of guests is between 25 to 50. The ceremony is at the beach and reception is at a resort or hotel. The type of wedding is Beach, Elegant, Garden, Unique and the wedding color theme is White. The typical wedding cost for a wedding of this type is between $26,490 and $32,376.

Overall Budget Summary: $26,490 - $32,376
Lives in: Ballwin MO
Planning a wedding in: California
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 38 guests with a range of 25 to 50 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $697 - $852 to the total amount spent.
The ceremony will be at one location while the reception will be at another
Ceremony Location: the beach
Reception Location: a resort or hotel
Type of wedding: Beach, Elegant, Garden, Unique
Wedding color theme: White
Highest priorities:
  • Attire & Accessories (Wedding Dress, Suit, etc.)
  • Beauty, Health & Spa (Hair, Makeup, etc.)
  • Event Food Service, Catering, Bar Service
  • Event Location/Venue
  • Flowers & Decorations
  • Gifts & Favors
  • Jewelry (Rings and Other Jewelry)

 

Wedding Cost by Category and Item

Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories Cost $3,033 - $3,707 11.4%
Dress Accessories $336 - $410 1.3%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $158 - $194 0.6%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $375 - $459 1.4%
Wedding Dress $2,164 - $2,644 8.2%
Beauty & Spa Cost $197 - $241 0.7%
Hair Service $78 - $96 0.3%
Makeup Service $65 - $79 0.2%
Manicure & Pedicure $54 - $66 0.2%
Entertainment Cost $382 - $466 1.4%
Entertainment lighting $382 - $466 1.4%
Flowers & Decorations Cost $1,521 - $1,859 5.7%
Bouquets $410 - $502 1.5%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $185 - $226 0.7%
Wedding Venue Decorations $605 - $739 2.3%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $208 - $254 0.8%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $113 - $139 0.4%
Gifts & Favors Cost $177 - $217 0.7%
Tips (for all services) $131 - $161 0.5%
Wedding Favors $46 - $56 0.2%
Invitations Cost $83 - $101 0.3%
Guest Book $12 - $14 0.0%
Invitations & Reply Cards $41 - $51 0.2%
Postage $13 - $15 0.0%
Thank You Cards $17 - $21 0.1%
Jewelry Cost $8,512 - $10,404 32.1%
Bracelet $242 - $296 0.9%
Earrings $211 - $257 0.8%
Engagement Ring $5,711 - $6,981 21.6%
Necklace $278 - $340 1.0%
Wedding ring/band for HER $1,301 - $1,591 4.9%
Wedding ring/band for HIM $769 - $939 2.9%
Photography & Video Cost $1,817 - $2,221 6.9%
Wedding Photographer $1,817 - $2,221 6.9%
Planner/Consultant Cost $3,223 - $3,939 12.2%
Full Service $3,223 - $3,939 12.2%
Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost $7,545 - $9,221 28.5%
Hotel Room for After Reception $285 - $349 1.1%
Limo Rental $442 - $540 1.7%
Officiant $193 - $235 0.7%
Rehearsal Dinner $696 - $850 2.6%
Wedding Cake/dessert $132 - $162 0.5%
Wedding Venue Accessories $55 - $67 0.2%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $831 - $1,015 3.1%
Wedding Venue Food Service $1,623 - $1,983 6.1%
Wedding Venue Location $2,746 - $3,356 10.4%
Wedding Venue Rentals $543 - $663 2.0%
Estimated Total Cost: $26,490 - $32,376 100%
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