For a wedding with 250 guests in the San Diego CA, the estimated total cost is around $107,773 - $131,723. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in San Diego CA is approximately $479. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $107,773 - $131,723.
The average wedding cost in San Diego CA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $107,773 - $131,723 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Carlsbad CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $676 - $826. This represents about 0.6% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $698 - $853.
In Carlsbad CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $3,837 - $4,689. This represents about 3.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$5,525 - $6,753 |
5.1% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$676 - $826 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$315 - $385 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$698 - $853 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$3,837 - $4,689 |
3.6% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in San Diego CA is $1,319 - $1,612. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the San Diego CA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,319 - $1,612 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,319 - $1,612 |
1.2% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in San Diego CA is $333 - $407. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.3% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$333 - $407 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$140 - $172 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$119 - $145 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$74 - $90 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,567 - $3,137, which is 2.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the San Diego CA area is $1,774 - $2,168.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,567 - $3,137 |
2.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,774 - $2,168 |
1.6% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$793 - $969 |
0.7% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in San Diego CA, you should budget approximately $50,066 - $61,192, which is about 46.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$50,066 - $61,192 |
46.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$7,601 - $9,290 |
7.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$14,539 - $17,769 |
13.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$22,670 - $27,708 |
21.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$5,257 - $6,425 |
4.9% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $9,231 - $11,283. This accounts for roughly 8.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$9,231 - $11,283 |
8.6% |
|
Bouquets
|
$662 - $810 |
0.6% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$303 - $371 |
0.3% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$2,867 - $3,505 |
2.7% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$2,223 - $2,717 |
2.1% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$3,175 - $3,881 |
2.9% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $4,087 - $4,995.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$4,087 - $4,995 |
3.8% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$185 - $227 |
0.2% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$256 - $312 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,248 - $1,526 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$2,398 - $2,930 |
2.2% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $11,517 - $14,077. This is approximately 10.7% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$11,517 - $14,077 |
10.7% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$1,452 - $1,774 |
1.3% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$1,309 - $1,599 |
1.2% |
|
Guest Book
|
$674 - $824 |
0.6% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$2,281 - $2,787 |
2.1% |
|
Postage
|
$1,066 - $1,302 |
1.0% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$1,412 - $1,726 |
1.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$1,290 - $1,576 |
1.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$998 - $1,220 |
0.9% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$1,037 - $1,267 |
1.0% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $2,136 - $2,610, which is about 2.0% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 2) is estimated at $1,346 - $1,646, which is about 1.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$9,243 - $11,297 |
8.6% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$5,761 - $7,041 |
5.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$2,136 - $2,610 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,346 - $1,646 |
1.2% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,314 - $1,606.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,998 - $2,442 |
1.9% |
|
Lodging
|
$684 - $836 |
0.6% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,314 - $1,606 |
1.2% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in San Diego CA spend between $9,276 - $11,338 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in San Diego CA with 250 guests spend between $4,104 - $5,016 on wedding photography, which is about 3.8% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in San Diego CA is $3,134 - $3,830. This makes up a portion of your (2.9%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$9,276 - $11,338 |
8.6% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$363 - $443 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$538 - $658 |
0.5% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$406 - $496 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$732 - $894 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,104 - $5,016 |
3.8% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,134 - $3,830 |
2.9% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in San Diego CA is estimated to be $2,611 - $3,191. This service accounts for 2.4% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,611 - $3,191 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,611 - $3,191 |
2.4% |