Wedding Cost Calculator

Malibu, CA

All estimates are local averages. We recommend budgeting an additional 10% contingency buffer.

Venue & Logistics

Reception venue$16,100
Ceremony venue$8,000
Transportation$2,800

Food & Drink

Catering (per guest)$173
Bar & beverages$5,800
Wedding cake$1,850

Visual & Media

Photography & video$9,200
Flowers & florals$5,800
Décor & lighting$4,600

Entertainment & People

DJ / band$4,600
Officiant$900
Hair & makeup$1,850

Attire & Extras

Wedding dress$4,100
Groom attire$900
Invitations$1,150
Favors$900
Rehearsal dinner$4,600
Honeymoon$11,500

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About weddings in Malibu

Planning a wedding in Malibu, California? Here's what couples are actually spending. The average wedding venue in Malibu runs $16,100, which is typically the largest single line item in a local wedding budget. Catering costs average $173 per guest, so a 100-person wedding means roughly $17,300 just for food and service. Photography and videography together average $9,200 in the Malibu market. Other key costs in Malibu include DJ or live entertainment ($4,600), florals and décor ($5,800), wedding cake ($1,850). Use our free calculator above to build your complete Malibu wedding budget — adjust guest count and priorities to see your personalized estimate.

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Malibu, CA Wedding Cost Calculator