How much does a wedding cost in California

In California, planning your wedding is not as simple as saying ‘I Do’. Here, the cost of a small luxury car and average California wedding is almost the same, i.e. around $40,000. According to the Real Weddings Study conducted by the knot, the average cost of U.S. wedding is $33,391, but this survey found that the wedding cost in California is way more than national wedding average cost. In Los Angeles, people spend $44,142 while in San Francisco they spend $39,329 on weddings. Read on to learn more about how much does a wedding cost in California!

Wedding average cost in California:

Weddings in California are a bit more expensive than the rest of the country due to the various reasons. There are plenty of locations and far more venues than other states, Moreover, people have the most lavish lifestyle as compared to other areas of the country. The average cost of a wedding in California is $39,000. However, this is an average wedding cost, and this number can be smaller or higher that depends on your personal preferences. Here are the average wedding costs of other cities in California. 

 

City	Average wedding cost
Los Angeles	$44,142
California (Central)	$24,960
California (Orange County)	$36,745
San Diego	$37,599
SF/Bay Area	$39,475
Sacramento	$36,990
Santa Barbara	$47,252

 

Why the average wedding cost in California:

The average cost of a wedding in the California state depends on several factors such as venue, food and beverage, music, bridal dress, flowers, groom suit and more.

Average Wedding cost
Officiant Fee	$500
reception venue	$10,500
Ceremony site	$2382
Event planner	$1,500
Florist	$2,000
DJ	$1,200
Bridal Wedding dress	$1,600
Transportation	$800
Wedding cake	$500
Videographer	$1,800
Engagement ring	$5,900
rehearsal dinner	$1,900
Invitation cards	$590
Makeup Artists	$100
favors	$400
Hairstylist	$110
Groom’s suit	$283
Catering per person	$70
Reception Band	$3,700