For a wedding with 250 guests in the Mill Valley CA, the estimated total cost is around $84,227 - $102,944. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Mill Valley CA is approximately $374. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $84,227 - $102,944.
The average wedding cost in Mill Valley CA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $84,227 - $102,944 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Mill Valley CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $626 - $765. 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 $673 - $823.
In Mill Valley CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $3,722 - $4,550. This represents about 4.4% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$5,304 - $6,482 |
6.3% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$626 - $765 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$283 - $345 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$673 - $823 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$3,722 - $4,550 |
4.4% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in Mill Valley CA is $1,096 - $1,340. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Mill Valley CA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,096 - $1,340 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,096 - $1,340 |
1.3% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Mill Valley CA is $432 - $528. 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 |
$432 - $528 |
0.5% |
|
Hair Service
|
$192 - $234 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$159 - $195 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$81 - $99 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $8,031 - $9,815, which is 9.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Mill Valley CA area is $1,887 - $2,307.
For a live band, couples in Mill Valley CA typically budget around $5,308 - $6,488 which is 6.3% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$8,031 - $9,815 |
9.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,887 - $2,307 |
2.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$835 - $1,021 |
1.0% |
|
Live Band
|
$5,308 - $6,488 |
6.3% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in Mill Valley CA, you should budget approximately $32,979 - $40,307, which is about 39.2% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$32,979 - $40,307 |
39.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$5,829 - $7,125 |
6.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$11,318 - $13,834 |
13.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$11,721 - $14,325 |
13.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$4,110 - $5,024 |
4.9% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $6,063 - $7,411. This accounts for roughly 7.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$6,063 - $7,411 |
7.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$1,025 - $1,253 |
1.2% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$616 - $752 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$740 - $904 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$1,230 - $1,504 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,385 - $1,693 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,067 - $1,305 |
1.3% |
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,822 - $2,226.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,822 - $2,226 |
2.2% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$167 - $204 |
0.2% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$226 - $276 |
0.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$939 - $1,147 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$491 - $600 |
0.6% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,788 - $2,186. This is approximately 2.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,788 - $2,186 |
2.1% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$300 - $366 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$139 - $169 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$455 - $557 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$216 - $264 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$267 - $327 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$202 - $246 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$210 - $256 |
0.2% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,850 - $2,261, 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 $1,114 - $1,362, which is about 1.3% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$11,049 - $13,505 |
13.1% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$8,086 - $9,882 |
9.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,850 - $2,261 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,114 - $1,362 |
1.3% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,369 - $1,673.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,369 - $1,673 |
1.6% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,369 - $1,673 |
1.6% |
| Other Items Cost |
$570 - $696 |
0.7% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$570 - $696 |
0.7% |
On average, couples in Mill Valley CA spend between $9,044 - $11,054 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 10.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Mill Valley CA with 250 guests spend between $4,359 - $5,327 on wedding photography, which is about 5.2% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Mill Valley CA is $3,343 - $4,085. This makes up a portion of your (4.0%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$9,044 - $11,054 |
10.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$555 - $679 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$788 - $963 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,359 - $5,327 |
5.2% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,343 - $4,085 |
4.0% |
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Mill Valley CA is estimated to be $2,885 - $3,526. This service accounts for 3.4% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,885 - $3,526 |
3.4% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,885 - $3,526 |
3.4% |
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,796 - $2,195.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,796 - $2,195 |
2.1% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$1,796 - $2,195 |
2.1% |