For a wedding with 75 guests in the San Diego CA, the estimated total cost is around $24,434 - $29,864. 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 $362. With a guest count of 75, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $24,434 - $29,864.
The average wedding cost in San Diego CA is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $24,434 - $29,864 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In El Cajon CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $331 - $405. This represents about 1.4% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $342 - $418.
In El Cajon CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,878 - $2,296. This represents about 7.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,705 - $3,307 |
11.1% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$331 - $405 |
1.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$154 - $188 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$342 - $418 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,878 - $2,296 |
7.7% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 75 guests in San Diego CA is $307 - $375. 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 |
$307 - $375 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$307 - $375 |
1.3% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in San Diego CA is $300 - $366. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 1.2% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$300 - $366 |
1.2% |
|
Hair Service
|
$122 - $150 |
0.5% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$104 - $127 |
0.4% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$74 - $90 |
0.3% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,188 - $2,674, which is 9.0% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the San Diego CA area is $1,512 - $1,848.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,188 - $2,674 |
9.0% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,512 - $1,848 |
6.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$676 - $826 |
2.8% |
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 $7,368 - $9,006, which is about 30.2% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$7,368 - $9,006 |
30.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$1,673 - $2,045 |
6.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$3,200 - $3,912 |
13.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$2,495 - $3,049 |
10.2% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,735 - $3,343. This accounts for roughly 11.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,735 - $3,343 |
11.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$607 - $741 |
2.5% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$278 - $340 |
1.1% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$669 - $817 |
2.7% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$518 - $634 |
2.1% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$663 - $811 |
2.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $693 - $847. This is approximately 2.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$693 - $847 |
2.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$87 - $107 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$78 - $96 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$41 - $50 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$137 - $167 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$67 - $81 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$85 - $103 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$77 - $95 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$59 - $73 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$62 - $76 |
0.3% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in El Cajon CA spend between $8,138 - $9,946 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 33.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in San Diego CA with 75 guests spend between $3,498 - $4,276 on wedding photography, which is about 14.3% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in San Diego CA is $2,671 - $3,265. This makes up a portion of your (10.9%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$8,138 - $9,946 |
33.3% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$363 - $443 |
1.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$468 - $572 |
1.9% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$406 - $496 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$732 - $894 |
3.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,498 - $4,276 |
14.3% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,671 - $3,265 |
10.9% |