For a wedding with 38 guests in the Los Altos CA, the estimated total cost is around $39,965 - $48,846. 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 Altos CA is approximately $1,169. With a guest count of 38, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $39,965 - $48,846.
The average wedding cost in Los Altos CA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $39,965 - $48,846 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 $221 - $270. This represents about 0.6% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $239 - $292.
In Los Angeles CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,318 - $1,610. This represents about 3.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,877 - $2,294 |
4.7% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$221 - $270 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$100 - $122 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$239 - $292 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,318 - $1,610 |
3.3% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Los Angeles CA is $372 - $454. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.9% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$372 - $454 |
0.9% |
|
Hair Service
|
$160 - $196 |
0.4% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$133 - $163 |
0.3% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$78 - $96 |
0.2% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $7,480 - $9,142, which is 18.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Los Altos CA area is $1,759 - $2,149.
For a live band, couples in Los Altos CA typically budget around $4,944 - $6,042 which is 12.4% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$7,480 - $9,142 |
18.7% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,759 - $2,149 |
4.4% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$778 - $950 |
1.9% |
|
Live Band
|
$4,944 - $6,042 |
12.4% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 38 guest wedding in Los Altos CA, you should budget approximately $6,660 - $8,140, which is about 16.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$6,660 - $8,140 |
16.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$659 - $805 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$1,280 - $1,564 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$4,257 - $5,203 |
10.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$464 - $568 |
1.2% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,220 - $2,714. This accounts for roughly 5.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,220 - $2,714 |
5.6% |
|
Bouquets
|
$852 - $1,042 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$96 - $118 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$1,109 - $1,355 |
2.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$163 - $199 |
0.4% |
For wedding favors for 38 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $170 - $208.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$170 - $208 |
0.4% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$106 - $130 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$64 - $78 |
0.2% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $209 - $255. This is approximately 0.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$209 - $255 |
0.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$39 - $47 |
0.1% |
|
Guest Book
|
$18 - $22 |
0.0% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$59 - $73 |
0.1% |
|
Postage
|
$32 - $39 |
0.1% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$35 - $43 |
0.1% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$26 - $32 |
0.1% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $767 - $937, which is about 1.9% 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 $463 - $565, which is about 1.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$4,581 - $5,599 |
11.5% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,352 - $4,096 |
8.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$767 - $937 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$463 - $565 |
1.2% |
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Los Altos CA area is $344 - $420. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$344 - $420 |
0.9% |
|
Officiant
|
$344 - $420 |
0.9% |
| Other Items Cost |
$551 - $673 |
1.4% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$551 - $673 |
1.4% |
On average, couples in Los Altos CA spend between $9,882 - $12,078 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 24.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Los Altos CA with 38 guests spend between $4,060 - $4,962 on wedding photography, which is about 10.2% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Los Altos CA is $4,263 - $5,211. This makes up a portion of your (10.7%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$9,882 - $12,078 |
24.7% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$393 - $481 |
1.0% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$405 - $495 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$761 - $930 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,060 - $4,962 |
10.2% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$4,263 - $5,211 |
10.7% |
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Los Altos CA is estimated to be $5,620 - $6,868. This service accounts for 14.1% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$5,620 - $6,868 |
14.1% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$5,620 - $6,868 |
14.1% |