Planning a wedding? You're in the right place. This is your personalized wedding budget estimate based on a guest count of 50 to 100 people and an average wedding cost of $19,849 - $24,259. Below, we've answered the most common questions about wedding costs to help you understand how this budget breaks down across different categories, from the venue to the photographer. Use these estimates to guide your planning and vendor selection. Get wedding statistics for Santa Maria Santa Barbara CA
| Wedding Budget: $19,849 - $24,259 |
| Lives in: Santa Barbara CA |
| Season: Fall Wedding in 2026 |
| How many guests: This estimate is based on having 75 guests with a range of 50 to 100 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $265 - $323 to the total amount spent. |
| The ceremony will be at one location while the reception will be at another |
| Ceremony Location: the beach |
| Reception Location: an event facility |
| Type of wedding: Beach, Destination, Theme |
| Wedding color theme: Browns |
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| Category | Estimated Cost | Percent of Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Attire & Accessories | $6,083 - $7,435 | 30.6% |
| Bakery | $273 - $333 | 1.4% |
| Event Venue & Services | $6,894 - $8,426 | 34.7% |
| Other Events & Items | $1,234 - $1,508 | 6.2% |
| Photography & Video | $4,473 - $5,467 | 22.5% |
| Transportation | $892 - $1,090 | 4.5% |
| Attire & Accessories Cost | $6,083 - $7,435 | 30.6% | |
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| Dress Accessories | $743 - $909 | 3.7% | |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories | $348 - $426 | 1.8% | |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase | $768 - $938 | 3.9% | |
| Wedding Dress | $4,224 - $5,162 | 21.3% | |
| Bakery Cost | $273 - $333 | 1.4% | |
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| Wedding Cake/dessert | $273 - $333 | 1.4% | |
| Event Venue & Services Cost | $6,894 - $8,426 | 34.7% | |
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| Wedding Venue Bar Service | $1,565 - $1,913 | 7.9% | |
| Wedding Venue Food Service | $2,994 - $3,660 | 15.1% | |
| Wedding Venue Location Fee | $2,335 - $2,853 | 11.8% | |
| Other Events & Items Cost | $1,234 - $1,508 | 6.2% | |
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| Lodging | $422 - $516 | 2.1% | |
| Rehearsal Dinner | $812 - $992 | 4.1% | |
| Photography & Video Cost | $4,473 - $5,467 | 22.5% | |
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| Wedding Photographer | $2,536 - $3,100 | 12.8% | |
| Wedding Videographer | $1,937 - $2,367 | 9.8% | |
| Transportation Cost | $892 - $1,090 | 4.5% | |
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| Group Transportation | $393 - $481 | 2.0% | |
| Limo Rental | $499 - $609 | 2.5% | |
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The average cost of a wedding is based on real spending reported by couples, not vendor price lists. It includes both new and used items, and services provided by professionals, independent providers, or even friends and family. Every wedding is unique, and what couples spend can vary widely depending on their preferences and circumstances.