~$5,000 · one local station
A single staffed station for a Southern California wedding starts around $5,000, covering operators, equipment, artwork prep, setup, and teardown. Garments are quoted separately.
Wedding Screen Printing
What live wedding printing costs.
Straight answers before you fill anything out. Pricing is quote-based because a 60-guest rehearsal dinner and a 250-guest reception aren't the same job — but here are the real anchors so you can plan.
$250 / hour
Additional operator hours — for longer receptions, extra stations, or a second press to keep the line short — are billed at $250 per hour, including setup and breakdown time.
$900 outside OC / LA / SD
Local events in Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego carry no travel fee. A flat $900 travel fee applies beyond that radius; destination weekends are quoted individually.
What shapes your quote
Hours on the floor
Staffing covers setup, live pressing, breaks, and teardown. A typical reception runs three to four printing hours; welcome parties and rehearsal dinners are often shorter.
How many stations
One station keeps things simple and intimate. Two or three — say a tee press, a hat bar, and a short embroidery run — spread guests out and cut wait times at larger weddings.
Garments and guest count
Blanks price differently: a Bella+Canvas 3001 tee, a Comfort Colors crewneck, a satin robe, and a Richardson 112 cap are all different line items. We estimate quantities from your guest count and how many keepsakes you expect each guest to take.
Artwork
A single-color monogram is quick to prep; a full-color family crest or multi-garment design takes more setup. We proof everything before the day so there are no surprises.
The honest best step: send us the date, city, guest count, and the keepsakes you're picturing. We'll quote the real number for your wedding instead of guessing from a generic table.
Reserve a date
Bring this to your wedding.
Send your date, venue, and guest count and we'll confirm availability and sketch the right station plan. Or call (562) 614-4800.