For a wedding with 125 guests in the San Francisco CA, the estimated total cost is around $68,874 - $84,180. 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 Francisco CA is approximately $612. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $68,874 - $84,180.
The average wedding cost in San Francisco CA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $68,874 - $84,180 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In San Francisco CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $403 - $493. 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 $416 - $508.
In San Francisco CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,288 - $2,796. This represents about 3.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,296 - $4,028 |
4.8% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$403 - $493 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$189 - $231 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$416 - $508 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,288 - $2,796 |
3.3% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in San Francisco CA is $674 - $824. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the San Francisco CA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $7 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$674 - $824 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$674 - $824 |
1.0% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in San Francisco CA is $474 - $580. 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 |
$474 - $580 |
0.7% |
|
Hair Service
|
$210 - $256 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$178 - $218 |
0.3% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$86 - $106 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,718 - $4,544, which is 5.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the San Francisco CA area is $2,570 - $3,141.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,718 - $4,544 |
5.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$2,570 - $3,141 |
3.7% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$1,148 - $1,404 |
1.7% |
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 Francisco CA, you should budget approximately $19,916 - $24,342, which is about 28.9% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$19,916 - $24,342 |
28.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,560 - $4,352 |
5.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$6,812 - $8,326 |
9.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$7,081 - $8,655 |
10.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,462 - $3,010 |
3.6% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,673 - $6,933. This accounts for roughly 8.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,673 - $6,933 |
8.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$1,109 - $1,355 |
1.6% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$509 - $623 |
0.7% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,465 - $1,791 |
2.1% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,136 - $1,388 |
1.6% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,454 - $1,777 |
2.1% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 125 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,230 - $1,504.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,230 - $1,504 |
1.8% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$150 - $184 |
0.2% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$208 - $254 |
0.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$584 - $714 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$288 - $352 |
0.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,382 - $1,689. This is approximately 2.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,382 - $1,689 |
2.0% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$175 - $213 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$158 - $193 |
0.2% |
|
Guest Book
|
$81 - $99 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$275 - $336 |
0.4% |
|
Postage
|
$124 - $152 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$170 - $208 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$155 - $189 |
0.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$121 - $147 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$124 - $152 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,246 - $1,522, which is about 1.8% 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 $786 - $960, which is about 1.1% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$6,705 - $8,195 |
9.7% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,674 - $5,712 |
6.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,246 - $1,522 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$786 - $960 |
1.1% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,903 - $2,325.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$2,893 - $3,535 |
4.2% |
|
Lodging
|
$990 - $1,210 |
1.4% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,903 - $2,325 |
2.8% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in San Francisco CA spend between $13,029 - $15,925 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 18.9% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in San Francisco CA with 125 guests spend between $5,943 - $7,263 on wedding photography, which is about 8.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in San Francisco CA is $4,538 - $5,546. This makes up a portion of your (6.6%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$13,029 - $15,925 |
18.9% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$421 - $515 |
0.6% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$805 - $983 |
1.2% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$472 - $576 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$851 - $1,041 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$5,943 - $7,263 |
8.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$4,538 - $5,546 |
6.6% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Planner in San Francisco CA is estimated to be $8,357 - $10,215. This service accounts for 12.1% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$8,357 - $10,215 |
12.1% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$8,357 - $10,215 |
12.1% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,527 - $1,867.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,527 - $1,867 |
2.2% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$757 - $925 |
1.1% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$770 - $942 |
1.1% |