For a wedding with 125 guests in the San Diego, the estimated total cost is around $60,094 - $73,448. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in San Diego is approximately $534. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $60,094 - $73,448.
The average wedding cost in San Diego is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $60,094 - $73,448 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Fremont CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $634 - $774. This represents about 1.1% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $653 - $799.
In Fremont CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $3,599 - $4,399. This represents about 6.0% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$8,076 - $9,870 |
13.4% |
|
Alterations/Tailoring Services
|
$582 - $712 |
1.0% |
|
Attire for Rehearsal Dinner or Pre-Wedding Events
|
$653 - $799 |
1.1% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$634 - $774 |
1.1% |
|
Dress or Suit Steaming Services
|
$305 - $373 |
0.5% |
|
Gown Preservation Service
|
$501 - $613 |
0.8% |
|
Secondary Outfits
|
$851 - $1,040 |
1.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$297 - $363 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$653 - $799 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$3,599 - $4,399 |
6.0% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in San Diego is $553 - $675. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the San Diego area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$553 - $675 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$553 - $675 |
0.9% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,966 - $3,625, which is 4.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the San Diego area is $2,049 - $2,505.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,966 - $3,625 |
4.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$2,049 - $2,505 |
3.4% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$916 - $1,120 |
1.5% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in San Diego, you should budget approximately $18,228 - $22,278, which is about 30.3% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$18,228 - $22,278 |
30.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,987 - $3,651 |
5.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$5,714 - $6,984 |
9.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$7,460 - $9,118 |
12.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,066 - $2,526 |
3.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,724 - $5,774. This accounts for roughly 7.9% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,724 - $5,774 |
7.9% |
|
Bouquets
|
$958 - $1,170 |
1.6% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$440 - $538 |
0.7% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,202 - $1,470 |
2.0% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$932 - $1,139 |
1.6% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,193 - $1,458 |
2.0% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,696 - $3,296. This is approximately 4.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,696 - $3,296 |
4.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$343 - $419 |
0.6% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$308 - $376 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$159 - $195 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$538 - $658 |
0.9% |
|
Postage
|
$233 - $285 |
0.4% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$334 - $408 |
0.6% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$303 - $371 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$235 - $287 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$243 - $297 |
0.4% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,891 - $2,311, which is about 3.1% 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 $1,193 - $1,458, which is about 2.0% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$9,120 - $11,146 |
15.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$6,036 - $7,378 |
10.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,891 - $2,311 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,193 - $1,458 |
2.0% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Fremont CA spend between $7,227 - $8,833 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 12.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in San Diego with 125 guests spend between $4,740 - $5,794 on wedding photography, which is about 7.9% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,227 - $8,833 |
12.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$421 - $515 |
0.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$743 - $908 |
1.2% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$472 - $576 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$851 - $1,041 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,740 - $5,794 |
7.9% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in San Diego is estimated to be $3,015 - $3,685. This service accounts for 5.0% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$3,015 - $3,685 |
5.0% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$3,015 - $3,685 |
5.0% |
