For a wedding with 38 guests in the Sonoma, the estimated total cost is around $29,954 - $36,610. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Sonoma is approximately $876. With a guest count of 38, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $29,954 - $36,610.
The average wedding cost in Sonoma is currently trending similar than the national average. The estimated budget of $29,954 - $36,610 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In San Jose CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $865 - $1,057. This represents about 2.9% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $895 - $1,093.
In San Jose CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $4,919 - $6,012. This represents about 16.4% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$7,083 - $8,657 |
23.6% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$865 - $1,057 |
2.9% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$405 - $495 |
1.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$895 - $1,093 |
3.0% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$4,919 - $6,012 |
16.4% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 38 guests in Sonoma is $159 - $195. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Sonoma area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$159 - $195 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$159 - $195 |
0.5% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,886 - $3,528, which is 9.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Sonoma area is $1,995 - $2,439.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,886 - $3,528 |
9.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,995 - $2,439 |
6.7% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$891 - $1,089 |
3.0% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 38 guest wedding in Sonoma, you should budget approximately $3,818 - $4,666, which is about 12.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$3,818 - $4,666 |
12.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$830 - $1,014 |
2.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$1,589 - $1,942 |
5.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$825 - $1,009 |
2.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$574 - $702 |
1.9% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,201 - $2,690. This accounts for roughly 7.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,201 - $2,690 |
7.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$850 - $1,038 |
2.8% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$390 - $476 |
1.3% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$347 - $425 |
1.2% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$269 - $329 |
0.9% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$345 - $421 |
1.2% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $826 - $1,010. This is approximately 2.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$826 - $1,010 |
2.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$104 - $128 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$94 - $114 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$49 - $59 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$164 - $200 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$75 - $91 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$102 - $124 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$93 - $113 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$72 - $88 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$75 - $91 |
0.2% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in San Jose CA spend between $10,436 - $12,756 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 34.8% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Sonoma with 38 guests spend between $4,616 - $5,642 on wedding photography, which is about 15.4% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Sonoma is $3,524 - $4,308. That's about 11.8% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$10,436 - $12,756 |
34.8% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$406 - $496 |
1.4% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$616 - $752 |
2.1% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$455 - $556 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$820 - $1,002 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,616 - $5,642 |
15.4% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,524 - $4,308 |
11.8% |
