SoCal Micro Weddings Cost Calculator

 

Planning a wedding and don't know where to start? Check out this easy-to-use wedding calculator so you can match your vision with your budget!

Use the category tabs to walk through each aspect of your wedding and select the options that you would like to see pricing for. Save your template so you can come back and work on it throughout the planning process.

We understand this is going to be one of the biggest days of your life and hope we can help bring your wedding vision into reality!

FYI, the pricing for this calculator is based on the average cost in the US. Remember, each event is different and it's always a good idea to have a little wiggle room in your budget.

 

Planning a wedding and don't know where to start? Check out this easy-to-use wedding calculator so you can match your vision with your budget!

Use the category tabs to walk through each aspect of your wedding and select the options that you would like to see pricing for. Save your template so you can come back and work on it throughout the planning process.

We understand this is going to be one of the biggest days of your life and hope we can help bring your wedding vision into reality!

FYI, the pricing for this calculator is based on the average cost in the US. Remember, each event is different and it's always a good idea to have a little wiggle room in your budget.

Venues

Public Outdoor Space

  • Parks & National Forests
  • Avg. permit fees $300 per day

Planning an outdoor or campy wedding? We have great news for you! This is one of the most cost-effective venue options. The average permit costs for a state park is $300/day.

Sensible Wedding Venue

  • Intimate weddings 50

This is the average price in the US for a cost-effective venue. Most venues like this will have all of the basics (ceremony area, reception area, dance floor, lighting, sound, etc.).

Standard Wedding Venue

  • Mid-size weddings 100-200 guests

This is the average price in the US for a standard venue. Most venues like this will have all of the basics (ceremony area, reception area, dance floor, lighting, sound, etc.) & maybe some bonuses like a bridal suite.

Premium Wedding Venue

  • Mid-size to large weddings 100-300 guests

This is the average price in the US for a premium large venue. Most venues like this will have all of the basics (ceremony area, reception area, dance floor, lighting, sound, etc.) & luxurious bonuses.

Luxury Wedding Venue

  • Mid-size to large weddings 100-300 guests

This is the average price in the US for a premium large venue. Most venues like this will have all of the basics (ceremony area, reception area, dance floor, lighting, sound, etc.) & luxurious bonuses.

Catering Package

Drop-off Catering

  • Best for smaller events 40 guests or less

Looking for a beautiful grazing table, wine pairing or fun food station, than this package is for you!

Casual Catering

  • Food Trucks & Taco Carts

Looking to keep it casual & fun? When are tacos not on trend! Plus, they are super cost-effective option if you are trying hit a tight budget. This is the average cost for a top-shelf taco caterer in a metropolitan area. This price does not include tax or service fees (which range from 15-20%).

Buffet Style Dinner

  • Includes Buffet Style Catering & Staff

Looking for a delicious & affordable catering package. Buffet-style is general a more cost-effective route in comparison to family-style or a seated dinner because the caterers need less staff. This is the average cost for an elite caterer in a metropolitan area. This price does not include tax or service fees which range from 15-20%.

Family Style Dinner

  • Includes Family Style Catering & Staff

Families & friends that share together, care together! A family-style dinner allows your guests to remain seated while sharing family-style catering from the center of the table. This is a more affordable option than the seated dinner as it requires fewer servers. This is the average cost for an elite caterer in a metropolitan area. This price does not include tax or service fees which range from 15-20%.

Plated Dinner

  • Includes Plated Dinner Catering & Staff

Want to keep it formal! The plated dinner is as good as it gets. This style of service caters to your guests' every need as if you were dining at a fancy restaurant. This option is more expensive due to needing extra servers to wait on all of your guests. This is the average cost for an elite caterer in a metropolitan area. This price does not include tax or service fees which range from 15-20%.

Bar Package

Standard Full Bar

Includes standard vodka, gin, tequila, rum & whiskey, 2 reds & 1 white wine, 3 standard beer selections, sodas, juices, ice bottled water, beverage napkins, straws, & quality 9-oz clear recyclable cups

Standard Limited Bar

Includes 3 standard spirit selections, 1 red & 1 white wine, 2 standard beer selections, sodas, juices, ice bottled water, beverage napkins, straws, & quality 9-oz clear recyclable cups

Standard Beer & Wine Bar

Includes 3 standard wine selections, 3 standard beer selections, sodas, juices, ice, bottled water, beverage napkins, straws, & quality 9oz clear recyclable cups.

Rental Package

Disposables (no rentals)

More & more couples are choosing to throw laid-back weddings and save a ton by using eco-friendly birch disposables over china & rented cutlery. This package is the average price per person you should budget for a DIY eco disposable place setting.

Basic Rental Package

This rental package is for all the basics: Based on the average rental prices in the US

  • tables, linens, chairs
  • basic place setting-charger, plates, cutlery, linen napkin
  • dinner & bar glassware

Standard Design Package

This rental package covers the basic plus som extras: Based on the average rental prices in the US

  • some furniture or decor rentals
  • tables, linens, chairs, bar, back bar
  • basic place setting-charger, chargers, plates, cutlery, linen napkin
  • dinner rentals & bar glassware
  • kitchen buildout (if needed) or extra design

Luxury Rental Package

This rental package covers everything you need and then some:

Based on the average rental prices in the US

  • lounge furniture, decor rentals
  • dance floor, lighting, & stage or DJ booth
  • tables, linens, chairs, bar, back bar
  • custom designed place settings
  • premium dinner rentals & bar glassware
  • kitchen buildout (if needed) or extra design

Staff

Wedding Planning & Coordination

  • Wedding Planner & Day of Coordination
  • Unlimited e-mails
  • Free Access to Aisle Planner professional online platform Complimentary Website
  • One hour consultation appointment via Zoom
  • 3 hours of timeline creation
  • One hour rehearsal
  • One hour walk through at your venue One hour timeline review with client via Zoom
  • 8 hour day of coordination, set up personal decor items
  • Access to Bridal Emergency Kit
 

Wedding Officiant

Looking to have a priest or minister officiate your wedding. This is the average cost for this service in the US. Some officiants offer add-ons that could increase the price upwards of $800.

Service Options

Photo Booth

Photo booths provide a fun non-dancing activity for you and your guests—and the photos can double as favors as well! On average, most couples in the U.S. spend between $425 to $1,000 on wedding rentals, with photo booth starting prices coming in at about $551 for a three-hour package

Florist & Flowers

Depending on your style and needs, your wedding flowers cost will vary, but the average cost of wedding flowers in the U.S. is around $1,500 with most couples spending between $700 and $2,500.

Valet Service

A wedding with 200 guests (100 cars) and on-premises parking could require 10-12 valets for 6-8 hours at a cost of $1,500-$3,000 or $12.50/guest.

Entertainment

The Gala

  • DJ for 5 hours of reception entertainment
  • Travel, delivery, set up, break down and all associated labor is included
  • 12 ambient lighting & 5 area pin spotlighting

Most popular entertainment package!

The Show

  • DJ for 5 hours of reception entertainment
  • Travel, delivery, set up, break down and all associated labor is included
  • 12 ambient lighting, 5 area pin spotlighting, visual effect lighting

 


 

Photo-Video Package

Photographer

In general, wedding photographer prices in the U.S. tend to range between $1,150 and $3,000, with the average wedding photographer cost hovering around $2,000.

Videographer

The average cost of a wedding videographer in the U.S. is around $1,799 with most couples spending between $1,000 to $2,500.

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