For a wedding with 400 guests in the Los Angeles CA, the estimated total cost is around $115,712 - $141,426. 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 $321. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $115,712 - $141,426.
The average wedding cost in Los Angeles CA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $115,712 - $141,426 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Los Angeles CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $387 - $473. This represents about 0.3% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $418 - $510.
In Los Angeles CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,283 - $2,791. This represents about 2.0% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,267 - $3,993 |
2.8% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$387 - $473 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$179 - $219 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$418 - $510 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,283 - $2,791 |
2.0% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Los Angeles CA is $2,284 - $2,792. 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 $6 - $7 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$2,284 - $2,792 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$2,284 - $2,792 |
2.0% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Los Angeles CA is $329 - $403. 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 |
$329 - $403 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$140 - $172 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$117 - $143 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$72 - $88 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $5,952 - $7,274, which is 5.1% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Los Angeles CA area is $1,423 - $1,739.
For a live band, couples in Los Angeles CA typically budget around $3,897 - $4,763 which is 3.4% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$5,952 - $7,274 |
5.1% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,423 - $1,739 |
1.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$632 - $772 |
0.5% |
|
Live Band
|
$3,897 - $4,763 |
3.4% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in Los Angeles CA, you should budget approximately $58,504 - $71,504, which is about 50.6% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$58,504 - $71,504 |
50.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$12,772 - $15,610 |
11.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$24,621 - $30,093 |
21.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$12,020 - $14,692 |
10.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$9,090 - $11,110 |
7.9% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $8,168 - $9,984. This accounts for roughly 7.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$8,168 - $9,984 |
7.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$709 - $867 |
0.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$322 - $394 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$1,548 - $1,892 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$884 - $1,080 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,870 - $3,508 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,835 - $2,243 |
1.6% |
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $3,460 - $4,228.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$3,460 - $4,228 |
3.0% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$144 - $176 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$195 - $239 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$2,072 - $2,532 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$1,049 - $1,282 |
0.9% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $4,654 - $5,688. This is approximately 4.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$4,654 - $5,688 |
4.0% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$657 - $803 |
0.6% |
|
Guest Book
|
$306 - $374 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$977 - $1,194 |
0.8% |
|
Postage
|
$587 - $717 |
0.5% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$640 - $782 |
0.6% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$582 - $712 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$443 - $541 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$463 - $565 |
0.4% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,226 - $1,498, which is about 1.1% 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 $743 - $909, which is about 0.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$8,189 - $10,009 |
7.1% |
|
Bracelet
|
$275 - $337 |
0.2% |
|
Earrings
|
$274 - $334 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$5,322 - $6,504 |
4.6% |
|
Necklace
|
$349 - $427 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,226 - $1,498 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$743 - $909 |
0.6% |
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Los Angeles CA area is $319 - $389. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$319 - $389 |
0.3% |
|
Officiant
|
$319 - $389 |
0.3% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,048 - $1,280.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,048 - $1,280 |
0.9% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,048 - $1,280 |
0.9% |
| Other Items Cost |
$509 - $623 |
0.4% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$509 - $623 |
0.4% |
On average, couples in Los Angeles CA spend between $9,824 - $12,007 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.5% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Los Angeles CA with 400 guests spend between $4,115 - $5,029 on wedding photography, which is about 3.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Los Angeles CA is $3,126 - $3,820. This makes up a portion of your (2.7%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$9,824 - $12,007 |
8.5% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$361 - $441 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$463 - $565 |
0.4% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$639 - $781 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$1,121 - $1,370 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,115 - $5,029 |
3.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,126 - $3,820 |
2.7% |
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Los Angeles CA is estimated to be $4,568 - $5,584. This service accounts for 3.9% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$4,568 - $5,584 |
3.9% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$4,568 - $5,584 |
3.9% |
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $4,638 - $5,668.
| Transportation Cost |
$4,638 - $5,668 |
4.0% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$4,638 - $5,668 |
4.0% |