For a wedding with 250 guests in the Los Angeles CA, the estimated total cost is around $105,092 - $128,446. 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 $467. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $105,092 - $128,446.
The average wedding cost in Los Angeles CA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $105,092 - $128,446 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Beverly Hills CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $784 - $958. 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 $845 - $1,033.
In Beverly Hills CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $4,625 - $5,653. This represents about 4.4% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$6,619 - $8,089 |
6.3% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$784 - $958 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$365 - $446 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$845 - $1,033 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$4,625 - $5,653 |
4.4% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in Los Angeles CA is $1,292 - $1,580. 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 |
$1,292 - $1,580 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,292 - $1,580 |
1.2% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Los Angeles CA is $334 - $408. 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 |
$334 - $408 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$143 - $175 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$119 - $145 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$72 - $88 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $9,133 - $11,163, which is 8.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Los Angeles CA area is $1,796 - $2,196.
For a live band, couples in Los Angeles CA typically budget around $4,919 - $6,013 which is 4.7% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$9,133 - $11,163 |
8.7% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,796 - $2,196 |
1.7% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$797 - $975 |
0.8% |
|
Live Band
|
$4,919 - $6,013 |
4.7% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$1,620 - $1,980 |
1.5% |
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 $44,634 - $54,552, which is about 42.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$44,634 - $54,552 |
42.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$7,179 - $8,775 |
6.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$13,841 - $16,917 |
13.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$18,503 - $22,615 |
17.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$5,110 - $6,246 |
4.9% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,758 - $7,038. This accounts for roughly 5.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,758 - $7,038 |
5.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$707 - $864 |
0.7% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$321 - $393 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$1,022 - $1,250 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$1,046 - $1,278 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,624 - $1,984 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,039 - $1,269 |
1.0% |
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $2,255 - $2,757.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$2,255 - $2,757 |
2.1% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$170 - $208 |
0.2% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$230 - $281 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,165 - $1,423 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$691 - $845 |
0.7% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,521 - $3,081. This is approximately 2.4% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,521 - $3,081 |
2.4% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$435 - $531 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$202 - $246 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$644 - $787 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$258 - $316 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$384 - $470 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$293 - $359 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$305 - $373 |
0.3% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $2,543 - $3,108, 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 $1,544 - $1,887, which is about 1.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$15,851 - $19,373 |
15.1% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$11,039 - $13,493 |
10.5% |
|
Necklace
|
$725 - $887 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$2,543 - $3,108 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,544 - $1,887 |
1.5% |
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 $1,322 - $1,616.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,322 - $1,616 |
1.3% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,322 - $1,616 |
1.3% |
| Other Items Cost |
$509 - $623 |
0.5% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$509 - $623 |
0.5% |
On average, couples in Los Angeles CA spend between $8,127 - $9,933 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Los Angeles CA with 250 guests spend between $4,085 - $4,993 on wedding photography, which is about 3.9% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Los Angeles CA is $3,103 - $3,793. This makes up a portion of your (3.0%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$8,127 - $9,933 |
7.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$545 - $667 |
0.5% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$393 - $481 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,085 - $4,993 |
3.9% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,103 - $3,793 |
3.0% |
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Los Angeles CA is estimated to be $5,768 - $7,050. This service accounts for 5.5% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$5,768 - $7,050 |
5.5% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$5,768 - $7,050 |
5.5% |
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $650 - $794.
| Transportation Cost |
$650 - $794 |
0.6% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$650 - $794 |
0.6% |