For a wedding with 38 guests in the san mateo ca, the estimated total cost is around $21,051 - $25,729. 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 mateo ca is approximately $616. With a guest count of 38, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $21,051 - $25,729.
The average wedding cost in san mateo ca is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $21,051 - $25,729 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In San Mateo CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $629 - $769. This represents about 3.0% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $650 - $794.
In San Mateo CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $3,577 - $4,371. This represents about 17.0% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$5,150 - $6,294 |
24.5% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$629 - $769 |
3.0% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$294 - $360 |
1.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$650 - $794 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$3,577 - $4,371 |
17.0% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 38 guests in san mateo ca is $149 - $183. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the san mateo ca area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$149 - $183 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$149 - $183 |
0.7% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,705 - $3,306, which is 12.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the san mateo ca area is $1,869 - $2,285.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,705 - $3,306 |
12.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,869 - $2,285 |
8.9% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$835 - $1,021 |
4.0% |
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 san mateo ca, you should budget approximately $2,881 - $3,521, which is about 13.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$2,881 - $3,521 |
13.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$737 - $901 |
3.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$1,410 - $1,724 |
6.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$734 - $897 |
3.5% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,369 - $2,895. This accounts for roughly 11.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,369 - $2,895 |
11.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$1,007 - $1,231 |
4.8% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$463 - $565 |
2.2% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$325 - $397 |
1.5% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$252 - $308 |
1.2% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$322 - $394 |
1.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $340 - $416. This is approximately 1.6% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$340 - $416 |
1.6% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$43 - $53 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$39 - $47 |
0.2% |
|
Guest Book
|
$20 - $24 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$68 - $84 |
0.3% |
|
Postage
|
$29 - $35 |
0.1% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$42 - $52 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$39 - $47 |
0.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$30 - $36 |
0.1% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$31 - $37 |
0.1% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in San Mateo CA spend between $6,800 - $8,311 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 32.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in san mateo ca with 38 guests spend between $4,325 - $5,286 on wedding photography, which is about 20.5% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,800 - $8,311 |
32.3% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$421 - $515 |
2.0% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$731 - $893 |
3.5% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$472 - $576 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$851 - $1,041 |
4.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,325 - $5,286 |
20.5% |
