Compare Wedding Costs
Compare wedding costs between states to find the best value for your celebration. Select two states to see a side-by-side comparison.
$45,000
Average Wedding Cost
$33,500
Average Wedding Cost
Getting married in Texas saves you approximately $11,500 compared to California.
CategoryCaliforniaTexas
Total Wedding Cost$45,000$33,500
Average Venue Cost$15,000$9,000
Cost Index1.36x1.01x
Average Guest Count130160
License Fee$35-$100 (varies by county)$82
Waiting PeriodNone72 hours
Estimated Vendor Costs
🏛️ Wedding Venue$14,280$10,605
🍽️ Catering$10,200$7,575
📸 Wedding Photographer$4,760$3,535
🎥 Wedding Videographer$3,400$2,525
💐 Wedding Florist$3,808$2,828
🎵 DJ / Band$2,448$1,818
📋 Wedding Planner / Coordinator$2,992$2,222
🎂 Wedding Cake / Bakery$816$606
👗 Wedding Dress / Attire$2,720$2,020
💄 Hair & Makeup$816$606
💍 Wedding Officiant$476$354
✉️ Wedding Invitations / Stationery$680$505
🚗 Wedding Transportation$1,088$808
🪑 Wedding Rentals$2,448$1,818
✨ Lighting & Decor$1,632$1,212
Popular Venues in California
- ♥Pelican Hill Resort (Newport Beach)
- ♥San Ysidro Ranch (Santa Barbara)
- ♥Carmel Valley Ranch (Carmel)
- ♥The Resort at Pelican Hill (Newport Coast)
Popular Venues in Texas
- ♥The Driskill Hotel (Austin)
- ♥Ma Maison (Dripping Springs)
- ♥The Bell Tower on 34th (Houston)
- ♥Canyonwood Ridge (Dripping Springs)