For a wedding with 400 guests in the Los Angeles CA, the estimated total cost is around $121,171 - $148,097. 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 $337. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $121,171 - $148,097.
The average wedding cost in Los Angeles CA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $121,171 - $148,097 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 $338 - $414. 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 $364 - $444.
In Los Angeles CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,990 - $2,432. This represents about 1.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,849 - $3,482 |
2.4% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$338 - $414 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$157 - $191 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$364 - $444 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,990 - $2,432 |
1.6% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Los Angeles CA is $2,514 - $3,072. 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 - $8 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$2,514 - $3,072 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$2,514 - $3,072 |
2.1% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Los Angeles CA is $332 - $406. 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 |
$332 - $406 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$142 - $174 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$118 - $144 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$72 - $88 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,907 - $4,775, which is 3.2% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Los Angeles CA area is $1,666 - $2,036.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,907 - $4,775 |
3.2% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,666 - $2,036 |
1.4% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$739 - $903 |
0.6% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$1,502 - $1,836 |
1.2% |
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 $65,511 - $80,069, which is about 54.1% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$65,511 - $80,069 |
54.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$13,883 - $16,968 |
11.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$26,762 - $32,710 |
22.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$14,985 - $18,315 |
12.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$9,881 - $12,077 |
8.2% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $8,983 - $10,979. This accounts for roughly 7.4% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$8,983 - $10,979 |
7.4% |
|
Bouquets
|
$753 - $921 |
0.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$342 - $418 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$1,675 - $2,047 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$1,037 - $1,267 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$3,157 - $3,859 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$2,019 - $2,467 |
1.7% |
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $3,702 - $4,524.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$3,702 - $4,524 |
3.1% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$134 - $164 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$182 - $222 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$2,252 - $2,752 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$1,134 - $1,386 |
0.9% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $4,312 - $5,270. This is approximately 3.6% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$4,312 - $5,270 |
3.6% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$711 - $869 |
0.6% |
|
Guest Book
|
$332 - $406 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$1,055 - $1,289 |
0.9% |
|
Postage
|
$610 - $746 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$628 - $768 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$478 - $584 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$498 - $608 |
0.4% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,092 - $1,334, which is about 0.9% 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 $663 - $811, which is about 0.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$7,297 - $8,919 |
6.0% |
|
Bracelet
|
$245 - $299 |
0.2% |
|
Earrings
|
$244 - $298 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,742 - $5,796 |
3.9% |
|
Necklace
|
$311 - $381 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,092 - $1,334 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$663 - $811 |
0.5% |
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 $1,226 - $1,498.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,226 - $1,498 |
1.0% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,226 - $1,498 |
1.0% |
| 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 $9,725 - $11,887 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Los Angeles CA with 400 guests spend between $4,667 - $5,704 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 $3,546 - $4,334. This makes up a portion of your (2.9%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$9,725 - $11,887 |
8.0% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$430 - $526 |
0.4% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$393 - $481 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$689 - $843 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,667 - $5,704 |
3.9% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,546 - $4,334 |
2.9% |
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Los Angeles CA is estimated to be $5,348 - $6,536. This service accounts for 4.4% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$5,348 - $6,536 |
4.4% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$5,348 - $6,536 |
4.4% |
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 |
3.8% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$4,638 - $5,668 |
3.8% |