What wedding vendors actually cost in Los Angeles and Orange County in 2026, by category and city. Every price is dated and linked to its source.
| Category | Area | Tier | Low | High | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| catering | Los Angeles & Orange County | food truck / casual stations | $15 | $40 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| catering | Los Angeles & Orange County | buffet | $85 | $150 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| catering | Los Angeles & Orange County | family-style | $110 | $180 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| catering | Los Angeles & Orange County | plated (3-course) | $130 | $220 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| catering | Los Angeles & Orange County | chef-attended food stations | $140 | $250 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| catering | United States (national) | national average | $70 | $100 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| catering | Costa Mesa (Fork, Knife + Spoon) | food starting price | $125 | $125 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| catering | Santa Ana (SOHO TACO) | food starting price | $26 | $26 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| photography | Newport Beach | budget | $3,000 | $3,000 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| photography | Newport Beach | mid | $3,300 | $3,600 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| photography | Newport Beach | premium | $4,200 | $4,200 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| florist | Newport Beach | starting (wedding minimum) | $1,000 | $1,000 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| florist | Newport Beach | a la carte bridal bouquet | $100 | $250 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| florist | Newport Beach | starting (wedding minimum) | $1,500 | $1,500 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| florist | Newport Beach | starting (large installations) | $3,500 | $3,500 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| florist | Newport Beach | individual arrangement | $100 | $300 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| venue | Newport Beach | Pelican Hill, 50 guests, rental + F&B minimum | $82,558 | $82,558 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| venue | Newport Beach | Balboa Bay Resort, weekend F&B minimum | $35,000 | $50,000 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| venue | Newport Beach | VEA Newport Beach, 50 guests starting | $13,938 | $13,938 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| venue | Newport Beach | VEA Newport Beach, typical total spend | $35,000 | $40,000 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| venue | Newport Beach | Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, 50 guests starting | $5,500 | $13,435 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| venue | Newport Beach | Lido House, venue fee starting | $20,203 | $20,203 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| florist | National average | All couples (Knot Real Weddings Study) | $2,402 | $3,457 | 2025 | source · guide |
| florist | Los Angeles & Orange County | Simple (worn flowers only) | $150 | $350 | 2026 | source · guide |
| florist | Los Angeles & Orange County | Traditional (ceremony + reception) | $700 | $2,200 | 2026 | source · guide |
| florist | Los Angeles & Orange County | Premium (full production) | $3,000 | $3,000 | 2026 | source · guide |
| florist | Irvine, OC (SYL Design Studio, real quotes) | Average full-service wedding | $4,938 | $4,938 | 2026-10 | source · guide |
| catering | Beverly Hills | Entry-level package (starting price) | $19 | $19 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| catering | Beverly Hills | Buffet, full-service (average) | $118 | $118 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| catering | Beverly Hills | Plated, full-service (average) | $139 | $139 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| catering | Beverly Hills | Hors d'oeuvres (average) | $30 | $30 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| catering | Beverly Hills | Food stations (average) | $125 | $125 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| catering | national | Full-service plated (national benchmark) | $70 | $150 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| event-planning | Orange County | day-of coordination | $1,500 | $2,500 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| event-planning | Orange County | month-of coordination | $3,000 | $4,900 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| event-planning | United States (national) | partial planning | $2,300 | $6,000 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| event-planning | Orange County | full-service planning | $12,000 | $25,000 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| Hair & makeup | Camarillo, CA | Bride day-of makeup | $220 | $220 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| Hair & makeup | Camarillo, CA | Bridal party makeup (per person) | $130 | $130 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| Hair & makeup | Camarillo, CA | Bridal trial | $150 | $150 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| Florist | Ventura, CA | Full-service wedding florals (minimum) | $6,000 | $6,000 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| Traditional full-service catering (plated or family-style, f | Los Angeles & Orange County | standard-premium | $70 | $120 | 2026-01 | source · guide |
| Buffet catering (food only) | Los Angeles & Orange County | standard | $30 | $65 | 2026-01 | source · guide |
| Food truck catering (food only) | Los Angeles & Orange County | standard | $15 | $40 | 2026-01 | source · guide |
| Bar service (add-on) | Los Angeles & Orange County | add-on | $20 | $60 | 2026-01 | source · guide |
| Average catering spend per guest (national comparison) | United States | average | $80 | $80 | 2024-12 | source · guide |
| photography | West LA & Santa Monica | budget | $2,500 | $4,900 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| photography | West LA & Santa Monica | mid | $4,500 | $7,500 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| photography | West LA & Santa Monica | luxury | $7,500 | $12,000 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| florist | Los Angeles | Budget / DIY-assist | $1,500 | $4,000 | 2026-05 | source · guide |
| florist | Los Angeles | Full-service mid-range | $5,000 | $10,000 | 2026-05 | source · guide |
| florist | Los Angeles | Luxury / editorial installations | $15,000 | $15,000 | 2026-05 | source · guide |
| florist | Los Angeles | Floral spend on a $60,000 total wedding budget | $4,800 | $6,000 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| florist | Los Angeles | Delivery and setup fee | $200 | $800 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| florist | Orange County | Typical full-service package (business-published average) | $3,000 | $5,000 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | newport-beach | DJ Chefboyardy - The Reception | $2,500 | $2,500 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | newport-beach | DJ Chefboyardy - The Full Celebration | $3,500 | $3,500 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | newport-beach | DJ Chefboyardy - The Signature Experience | $7,500 | $7,500 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | newport-beach | VOX DJs - starting price | $1,495 | $1,495 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | newport-beach | 5D Entertainment - Classic DJ+MC (5 hrs) | $2,495 | $2,495 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | newport-beach | Sound For Ceremony - starting price | $495 | $495 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | newport-beach | Complete Weddings + Events OC - DJ starting price | $1,695 | $1,695 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| venue | newport-beach | Newport Beach Marriott Bayview - ceremony rental fee | $1,800 | $2,000 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | Los Angeles (national reference) | Wedding DJ, national average | $1,000 | $1,800 | 2026-02 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | Los Angeles (national reference) | Wedding DJ, typical range | $780 | $1,495 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| live-band | Los Angeles (national reference) | Live wedding band, national average | $3,000 | $8,000 | 2026-02 | source · guide |
| live-band | Los Angeles (national reference) | Live wedding band, typical range | $489 | $5,720 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| live-band | Los Angeles / Orange County | Local band by size, trio to 10-piece | $3,450 | $13,600 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| live-band | Los Angeles | Premium major-metro band | $12,000 | $25,000 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| live-musician | Los Angeles | Solo cocktail-hour saxophonist | $400 | $1,200 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| content-creator | national reference | Most couples' spend | $500 | $999 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| content-creator | national reference | Full-day coverage | $1,200 | $2,800 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | Los Angeles / Orange County | DJ Chefboyardy Signature Experience (bundled) | $7,500 | $7,500 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | west-la-santa-monica | Second Song - starting price | $995 | $995 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | west-la-santa-monica | The Flashdance - starting price | $2,900 | $2,900 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | west-la-santa-monica | DashApproved (DJ Dash) - starting price | $1,500 | $1,500 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | pasadena-sgv | DJ Chefboyardy - The Reception | $2,500 | $2,500 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | pasadena-sgv | DJ Chefboyardy - The Full Celebration | $3,500 | $3,500 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | pasadena-sgv | DJ Chefboyardy - The Signature Experience | $7,500 | $7,500 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | pasadena-sgv | Second Song - starting price | $995 | $995 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | pasadena-sgv | Angels Music Productions - starting price | $1,599 | $1,599 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | downtown-la | DJ Chefboyardy - The Reception | $2,500 | $2,500 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | downtown-la | DJ Chefboyardy - The Full Celebration | $3,500 | $3,500 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | downtown-la | DJ Chefboyardy - The Signature Experience | $7,500 | $7,500 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
| dj-entertainment | downtown-la | DJ Keelez & Associates - starting price | $2,800 | $2,800 | 2026-09 | source · guide |
Cite this report: YK Entertainment, "LA & Orange County Wedding Vendor Price Report (2026)," https://ykentertainment.vip/wedding-price-report