Wedding cost · Los Angeles
Average wedding cost in Los Angeles, CA
A real 2026 cost breakdown for getting married in Los Angeles. Total for 100–150 guests: ~$68,571. Venue ~$24,000. Per guest: ~$549.
Average total
$68,571
Per guest
$549
Venue alone
$24,000
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Full Los Angeles wedding cost breakdown
| Category | % of budget | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|
| Venue & rentals | 35% | $24,000 |
| Catering & bar | 25% | $17,143 |
| Photography & video | 12% | $8,229 |
| Flowers & decor | 8% | $5,486 |
| Attire (dress, suit, alterations) | 6% | $4,114 |
| Music / DJ / band | 5% | $3,429 |
| Stationery & favors | 3% | $2,057 |
| Hair, makeup & beauty | 2% | $1,371 |
| Officiant & ceremony | 2% | $1,371 |
| Rings | 2% | $1,371 |
| Total | 100% | $68,571 |
The 5 biggest cost drivers in Los Angeles
- Guest count. Every guest is ~$150–$250 in catering, bar, rentals, and stationery. Trimming the list 20 guests saves $3–$5K instantly.
- Day of week. A Friday or Sunday wedding in Los Angeles can be 20–30% cheaper than a Saturday.
- Season. Peak (May–Jun, Sep–Oct) is the most expensive. Off-season (Dec–Feb) is the cheapest. June gloom is real — coastal mornings are overcast. Plan ceremonies for 4pm+.
- Bar style. Full open bar vs. beer + wine + signature is a $5–$10K swing for 150 guests.
- Florals. Heavy installations (arches, ceiling, aisle) easily double a flower budget.
How to save 20%+ on a Los Angeles wedding
- Marry in the Dec–Feb off-season.
- Pick a Friday or Sunday in any month.
- Use the venue's preferred vendor list — most negotiate discounts.
- Beer + wine + one signature cocktail instead of full bar.
- One real bouquet for photos, dried/silk for everything else.
- Skip the favors (~95% are left on tables).
Los Angeles wedding venues that fit this budget
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Wedding costs in nearby California cities
- Average wedding cost in San Francisco, CA — $80,000
- Average wedding cost in San Diego, CA — $60,000
Compare Los Angeles to other markets
- Wedding cost in Austin, TX — $32,857
- Wedding cost in Nashville, TN — $34,286
- Wedding cost in Charleston, SC — $51,429
- Wedding cost in Brooklyn, NY — $62,857
- Wedding cost in New York, NY — $108,571
- Wedding cost in Chicago, IL — $45,714
- Wedding cost in Miami, FL — $54,286
- Wedding cost in Denver, CO — $40,000
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