For a wedding with 175 guests in the La Jolla CA, the estimated total cost is around $57,026 - $69,698. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in La Jolla CA is approximately $362. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $57,026 - $69,698.
The average wedding cost in La Jolla CA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $57,026 - $69,698 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 $339 - $415. 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 $415 - $507.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$914 - $1,118 |
1.6% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$339 - $415 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$160 - $196 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$415 - $507 |
0.7% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Carlsbad CA is $274 - $334. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.5% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$274 - $334 |
0.5% |
|
Hair Service
|
$109 - $133 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$89 - $109 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$76 - $92 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,779 - $4,619, which is 6.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the La Jolla CA area is $1,134 - $1,386.
For a live band, couples in La Jolla CA typically budget around $2,645 - $3,233 which is 4.6% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,779 - $4,619 |
6.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,134 - $1,386 |
2.0% |
|
Live Band
|
$2,645 - $3,233 |
4.6% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,853 - $3,487. This accounts for roughly 5.0% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,853 - $3,487 |
5.0% |
|
Bouquets
|
$473 - $578 |
0.8% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$213 - $261 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$619 - $757 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,002 - $1,224 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$546 - $668 |
1.0% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,203 - $1,471.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,203 - $1,471 |
2.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$275 - $337 |
0.5% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$693 - $847 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$235 - $287 |
0.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $789 - $965. This is approximately 1.4% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$789 - $965 |
1.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$60 - $74 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$214 - $262 |
0.4% |
|
Postage
|
$116 - $142 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$122 - $149 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$109 - $133 |
0.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$82 - $100 |
0.1% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$86 - $106 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $1,553 - $1,899, which is about 2.7% 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 HIM) is estimated at $918 - $1,122, which is about 1.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$9,824 - $12,007 |
17.2% |
|
Earrings
|
$229 - $279 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$6,821 - $8,337 |
12.0% |
|
Necklace
|
$302 - $370 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$1,553 - $1,899 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$918 - $1,122 |
1.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Carlsbad CA spend between $6,341 - $7,751 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.1% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in La Jolla CA with 175 guests spend between $2,428 - $2,968 on wedding photography, which is about 4.3% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in La Jolla CA is $1,640 - $2,004. This makes up a portion of your (2.9%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,341 - $7,751 |
11.1% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$311 - $380 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$494 - $604 |
0.9% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$417 - $509 |
0.7% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$385 - $471 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$667 - $815 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,428 - $2,968 |
4.3% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,640 - $2,004 |
2.9% |
Planner/Consultant
The cost for a Full Service in La Jolla CA is estimated to be $4,140 - $5,060. This service accounts for 7.3% of your total budget.
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$6,332 - $7,740 |
11.1% |
|
A La Carte Services
|
$1,180 - $1,442 |
2.1% |
|
Full Service
|
$4,140 - $5,060 |
7.3% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$24,716 - $30,208 |
43.3% |