For a wedding with 250 guests in the Los Angeles CA, the estimated total cost is around $69,938 - $85,480. 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 $311. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $69,938 - $85,480.
The average wedding cost in Los Angeles CA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $69,938 - $85,480 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Culver City CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $467 - $571. 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 $503 - $615.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,186 - $1,450 |
1.7% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$467 - $571 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$216 - $264 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$503 - $615 |
0.7% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Culver City CA is $349 - $427. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.5% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$349 - $427 |
0.5% |
|
Hair Service
|
$151 - $185 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$126 - $154 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$72 - $88 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,592 - $3,168, which is 3.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Los Angeles CA area is $1,796 - $2,195.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,592 - $3,168 |
3.7% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,796 - $2,195 |
2.6% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$797 - $974 |
1.1% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in Los Angeles CA, you should budget approximately $39,586 - $48,382, which is about 56.6% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$39,586 - $48,382 |
56.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$7,178 - $8,773 |
10.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$13,837 - $16,911 |
19.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$13,463 - $16,455 |
19.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$5,108 - $6,244 |
7.3% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,343 - $4,085. This accounts for roughly 4.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,343 - $4,085 |
4.8% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$343 - $419 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$882 - $1,078 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$1,065 - $1,301 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,053 - $1,287 |
1.5% |
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,907 - $2,331.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,907 - $2,331 |
2.7% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$145 - $177 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,165 - $1,423 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$598 - $730 |
0.9% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,200 - $2,688. This is approximately 3.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,200 - $2,688 |
3.1% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$374 - $457 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$176 - $215 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$557 - $681 |
0.8% |
|
Postage
|
$248 - $304 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$331 - $405 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$252 - $308 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$262 - $320 |
0.4% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,534 - $1,874, which is about 2.2% 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 $931 - $1,137, which is about 1.3% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$9,123 - $11,151 |
13.0% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$6,659 - $8,139 |
9.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,534 - $1,874 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$931 - $1,137 |
1.3% |
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 |
0.5% |
|
Officiant
|
$319 - $389 |
0.5% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,322 - $1,616.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,322 - $1,616 |
1.9% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,322 - $1,616 |
1.9% |
On average, couples in Los Angeles CA spend between $8,012 - $9,792 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.5% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Los Angeles CA with 250 guests spend between $4,083 - $4,991 on wedding photography, which is about 5.8% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Los Angeles CA is $3,102 - $3,792. This makes up a portion of your (4.4%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$8,012 - $9,792 |
11.5% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$361 - $441 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$465 - $569 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,083 - $4,991 |
5.8% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,102 - $3,792 |
4.4% |