For a wedding with 250 guests in the Torrance, the estimated total cost is around $53,483 - $65,368. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Torrance is approximately $238. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $53,483 - $65,368.
The average wedding cost in Torrance is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $53,483 - $65,368 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in Torrance is $1,162 - $1,420. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Torrance area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,162 - $1,420 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,162 - $1,420 |
2.2% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,157 - $2,637, which is 4.0% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Torrance area is $1,494 - $1,826.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,157 - $2,637 |
4.0% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,494 - $1,826 |
2.8% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$663 - $811 |
1.2% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in Torrance, you should budget approximately $28,122 - $34,372, which is about 52.6% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$28,122 - $34,372 |
52.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$12,174 - $14,880 |
22.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$11,453 - $13,999 |
21.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$4,495 - $5,493 |
8.4% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,295 - $5,249. This accounts for roughly 8.0% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,295 - $5,249 |
8.0% |
|
Bouquets
|
$684 - $836 |
1.3% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$311 - $381 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$906 - $1,108 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,460 - $1,784 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$933 - $1,141 |
1.7% |
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,897 - $2,319.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,897 - $2,319 |
3.5% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$146 - $178 |
0.3% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$197 - $241 |
0.4% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,024 - $1,252 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$530 - $648 |
1.0% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $380 - $464. This is approximately 0.7% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$380 - $464 |
0.7% |
|
Guest Book
|
$155 - $189 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$225 - $275 |
0.4% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,301 - $1,591, which is about 2.4% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$6,951 - $8,495 |
13.0% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$5,649 - $6,905 |
10.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,301 - $1,591 |
2.4% |
On average, couples in Torrance CA spend between $8,519 - $10,412 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 15.9% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Torrance with 250 guests spend between $4,277 - $5,227 on wedding photography, which is about 8.0% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Torrance is $3,249 - $3,971. This makes up a portion of your (6.1%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$8,519 - $10,412 |
15.9% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$467 - $571 |
0.9% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$526 - $642 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,277 - $5,227 |
8.0% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,249 - $3,971 |
6.1% |