Average Wedding Cost Southern California Wedding Cost Estimate: with 150 to 200 guests is between $63,541 and $77,661.

Wedding Cost Summary

What is the average wedding cost in Southern California? Its a winter wedding in 2026 with 150 to 200 guests. The wedding is at a farm or barn. The type of wedding is Farm/Barn, Fun, Rustic and the wedding color theme is Reds. The typical wedding cost for a wedding of this type is between $63,541 and $77,661.

Overall Budget Summary: $63,541 - $77,661
Lives in: Playa Vista CA
Planning a wedding in: Southern California
Season: Winter Wedding in 2026
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 175 guests with a range of 150 to 200 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $363 - $444 to the total amount spent.
The ceremony and reception will be at the same location
Wedding Location: a farm or barn
Type of wedding: Farm/Barn, Fun, Rustic
Wedding color theme: Reds
Highest priorities:
  • Beauty, Health & Spa (Hair, Makeup, etc.)
  • Entertainment (DJ, Live Band, Musician/s, etc.)
  • Photography & Video

 

Wedding Cost by Category and Item

Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories Cost $6,116 - $7,476 9.6%
Dress Accessories $721 - $881 1.1%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $327 - $399 0.5%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $776 - $948 1.2%
Wedding Dress $4,293 - $5,247 6.8%
Bakery Cost $737 - $901 1.2%
Wedding Cake/dessert $737 - $901 1.2%
Beauty & Spa Cost $325 - $397 0.5%
Hair Service $139 - $169 0.2%
Makeup Service $114 - $140 0.2%
Manicure & Pedicure $72 - $88 0.1%
Entertainment Cost $2,199 - $2,687 3.5%
DJ/MC $1,524 - $1,862 2.4%
Entertainment lighting $675 - $825 1.1%
Event Venue Cost $24,070 - $29,418 37.9%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $3,945 - $4,821 6.2%
Wedding Venue Food Service $7,658 - $9,360 12.1%
Wedding Venue Location $9,686 - $11,838 15.2%
Wedding Venue Rentals $2,781 - $3,399 4.4%
Flowers & Decorations Cost $4,032 - $4,928 6.3%
Bouquets $718 - $878 1.1%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $321 - $393 0.5%
Wedding Venue Accessories $523 - $639 0.8%
Wedding Venue Decorations $943 - $1,153 1.5%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $931 - $1,137 1.5%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $596 - $728 0.9%
Gifts & Favors Cost $1,377 - $1,683 2.2%
Gift/s for Attendants $167 - $205 0.3%
Gift/s for Parents $228 - $278 0.4%
Tips (for all services) $635 - $777 1.0%
Wedding Favors $347 - $424 0.5%
Invitations Cost $1,240 - $1,516 2.0%
Ceremony Programs $212 - $259 0.3%
Guest Book $98 - $120 0.2%
Invitations & Reply Cards $323 - $395 0.5%
Postage $128 - $156 0.2%
Save the Date Cards $189 - $231 0.3%
Table Name and Escort/place Cards $142 - $174 0.2%
Thank You Cards $149 - $182 0.2%
Jewelry Cost $13,099 - $16,009 20.6%
Engagement Ring $9,585 - $11,715 15.1%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1 $2,192 - $2,680 3.5%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2 $1,321 - $1,615 2.1%
Officiant Cost $319 - $389 0.5%
Officiant $319 - $389 0.5%
Other Events Cost $1,106 - $1,352 1.7%
Rehearsal Dinner $1,106 - $1,352 1.7%
Other Items Cost $510 - $624 0.8%
Hotel Room for After Reception $510 - $624 0.8%
Photography & Video Cost $8,411 - $10,281 13.2%
Engagement Session $561 - $685 0.9%
Wedding Photographer $4,443 - $5,431 7.0%
Wedding Videographer $3,407 - $4,165 5.4%
Estimated Total Cost: $63,541 - $77,661 100%
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