Your Personalized Wedding Cost Estimate
for 2026 in Southern California
Based on your selections, here is a detailed cost estimate for a wedding in Southern California with 150 to 200 guests. This budget of $63,541 - $77,661 is a starting point to help you plan and allocate funds for your big day. Use the categories below to guide your vendor search and financial planning.
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Overall Budget Summary:
$63,541 - $77,661
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Lives in: Playa Vista CA
- Playa Vista CA Wedding Statistics
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| Planning a wedding in:
Southern California
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| Season:
Winter Wedding in 2026
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| How many guests:
This estimate is based on having 175 guests with a range of 150 to 200 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $363 - $444 to the total amount spent.
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| The ceremony and reception will be at the same location |
| Wedding Location:
a farm or barn
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| Type of wedding:
Farm/Barn, Fun, Rustic
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| Wedding color theme:
Reds
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Highest priorities:
- Beauty, Health & Spa (Hair, Makeup, etc.)
- Entertainment (DJ, Live Band, Musician/s, etc.)
- Photography & Video
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Itemized Cost Breakdown
| Category > Item |
Estimated Cost |
% of Total |
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$6,116 - $7,476 |
9.6% |
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Dress Accessories
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$721 - $881 |
1.1% |
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Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
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$327 - $399 |
0.5% |
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Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
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$776 - $948 |
1.2% |
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Wedding Dress
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$4,293 - $5,247 |
6.8% |
| Bakery Cost |
$737 - $901 |
1.2% |
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Wedding Cake/dessert
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$737 - $901 |
1.2% |
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$325 - $397 |
0.5% |
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Hair Service
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$139 - $169 |
0.2% |
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Makeup Service
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$114 - $140 |
0.2% |
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Manicure & Pedicure
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$72 - $88 |
0.1% |
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,199 - $2,687 |
3.5% |
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DJ/MC
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$1,524 - $1,862 |
2.4% |
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Entertainment lighting
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$675 - $825 |
1.1% |
| Event Venue Cost |
$24,070 - $29,418 |
37.9% |
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Wedding Venue Bar Service
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$3,945 - $4,821 |
6.2% |
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Wedding Venue Food Service
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$7,658 - $9,360 |
12.1% |
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Wedding Venue Location
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$9,686 - $11,838 |
15.2% |
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Wedding Venue Rentals
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$2,781 - $3,399 |
4.4% |
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,032 - $4,928 |
6.3% |
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Bouquets
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$718 - $878 |
1.1% |
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Boutonnieres, Corsages
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$321 - $393 |
0.5% |
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Wedding Venue Accessories
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$523 - $639 |
0.8% |
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Wedding Venue Decorations
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$943 - $1,153 |
1.5% |
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Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
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$931 - $1,137 |
1.5% |
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Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
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$596 - $728 |
0.9% |
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,377 - $1,683 |
2.2% |
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Gift/s for Attendants
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$167 - $205 |
0.3% |
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Gift/s for Parents
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$228 - $278 |
0.4% |
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Tips (for all services)
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$635 - $777 |
1.0% |
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Wedding Favors
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$347 - $424 |
0.5% |
| Invitations Cost |
$1,240 - $1,516 |
2.0% |
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Ceremony Programs
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$212 - $259 |
0.3% |
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Guest Book
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$98 - $120 |
0.2% |
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Invitations & Reply Cards
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$323 - $395 |
0.5% |
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Postage
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$128 - $156 |
0.2% |
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Save the Date Cards
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$189 - $231 |
0.3% |
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Table Name and Escort/place Cards
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$142 - $174 |
0.2% |
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Thank You Cards
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$149 - $182 |
0.2% |
| Jewelry Cost |
$13,099 - $16,009 |
20.6% |
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Engagement Ring
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$9,585 - $11,715 |
15.1% |
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Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
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$2,192 - $2,680 |
3.5% |
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Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
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$1,321 - $1,615 |
2.1% |
| Officiant Cost |
$319 - $389 |
0.5% |
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Officiant
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$319 - $389 |
0.5% |
| Other Events Cost |
$1,106 - $1,352 |
1.7% |
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Rehearsal Dinner
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$1,106 - $1,352 |
1.7% |
| Other Items Cost |
$510 - $624 |
0.8% |
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Hotel Room for After Reception
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$510 - $624 |
0.8% |
| Photography & Video Cost |
$8,411 - $10,281 |
13.2% |
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Engagement Session
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$561 - $685 |
0.9% |
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Wedding Photographer
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$4,443 - $5,431 |
7.0% |
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Wedding Videographer
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$3,407 - $4,165 |
5.4% |
| Estimated Total Cost: |
$63,541 - $77,661 |
100% |
The average cost of a wedding in Southern California is based on real spending reported by couples, not vendor price lists. It includes both new and used items, and services provided by professionals, independent providers, or even friends and family. Every wedding is unique, and what couples spend can vary widely depending on their preferences and circumstances.
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