For a wedding with 75 guests in the San Diego CA, the estimated total cost is around $48,905 - $59,773. 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 $725. With a guest count of 75, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $48,905 - $59,773.
The average wedding cost in San Diego CA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $48,905 - $59,773 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In San Diego CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $484 - $592. This represents about 1.0% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $500 - $611.
In San Diego CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,750 - $3,361. This represents about 5.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,959 - $4,839 |
8.1% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$484 - $592 |
1.0% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$226 - $276 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$500 - $611 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,750 - $3,361 |
5.6% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 75 guests in San Diego CA is $331 - $405. 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 $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$331 - $405 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$331 - $405 |
0.7% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in San Diego CA is $338 - $413. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.7% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$338 - $413 |
0.7% |
|
Hair Service
|
$143 - $175 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$121 - $147 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$74 - $90 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $10,110 - $12,356, which is 20.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the San Diego CA area is $1,674 - $2,046.
| Entertainment Cost |
$10,110 - $12,356 |
20.7% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,674 - $2,046 |
3.4% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$748 - $914 |
1.5% |
|
Visual Spectacles
|
$7,688 - $9,396 |
15.7% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 75 guest wedding in San Diego CA, you should budget approximately $9,752 - $11,919, which is about 19.9% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$9,752 - $11,919 |
19.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$1,823 - $2,229 |
3.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$3,488 - $4,264 |
7.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$3,179 - $3,885 |
6.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,261 - $1,541 |
2.6% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,988 - $3,652. This accounts for roughly 6.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,988 - $3,652 |
6.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$683 - $835 |
1.4% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$313 - $383 |
0.6% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$720 - $880 |
1.5% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$558 - $682 |
1.1% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$714 - $872 |
1.5% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 75 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $912 - $1,114.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$912 - $1,114 |
1.9% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$166 - $202 |
0.3% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$229 - $279 |
0.5% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$300 - $366 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$218 - $266 |
0.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,042 - $1,274. This is approximately 2.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,042 - $1,274 |
2.1% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$131 - $161 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$119 - $145 |
0.2% |
|
Guest Book
|
$61 - $75 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$207 - $253 |
0.4% |
|
Postage
|
$94 - $114 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$129 - $157 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$117 - $143 |
0.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$90 - $110 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$95 - $116 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,519 - $1,857, 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 $959 - $1,172, which is about 2.0% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$7,626 - $9,320 |
15.6% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$5,148 - $6,292 |
10.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,519 - $1,857 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$959 - $1,172 |
2.0% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,240 - $1,516.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,886 - $2,305 |
3.9% |
|
Lodging
|
$645 - $789 |
1.3% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,240 - $1,516 |
2.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in San Diego CA spend between $8,879 - $10,852 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 18.2% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in San Diego CA with 75 guests spend between $3,873 - $4,733 on wedding photography, which is about 7.9% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in San Diego CA is $2,957 - $3,614. This makes up a portion of your (6.0%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$8,879 - $10,852 |
18.2% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$363 - $443 |
0.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$549 - $671 |
1.1% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$406 - $496 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$732 - $894 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,873 - $4,733 |
7.9% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,957 - $3,614 |
6.0% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,085 - $1,326.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,085 - $1,326 |
2.2% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$422 - $516 |
0.9% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$662 - $810 |
1.4% |