For a wedding with 38 guests in the San Diego CA, the estimated total cost is around $47,768 - $58,384. 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 $1,397. With a guest count of 38, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $47,768 - $58,384.
The average wedding cost in San Diego CA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $47,768 - $58,384 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 $527 - $644. This represents about 1.1% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $566 - $692.
In San Diego CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $3,138 - $3,836. This represents about 6.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$4,470 - $5,464 |
9.4% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$527 - $644 |
1.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$239 - $293 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$566 - $692 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$3,138 - $3,836 |
6.6% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 38 guests in San Diego CA is $134 - $164. 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 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$134 - $164 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$134 - $164 |
0.3% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in San Diego CA is $250 - $306. 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 |
$250 - $306 |
0.5% |
|
Hair Service
|
$137 - $167 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$113 - $139 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $6,483 - $7,923, which is 13.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the San Diego CA area is $1,524 - $1,862.
For a live band, couples in San Diego CA typically budget around $4,285 - $5,237 which is 9.0% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$6,483 - $7,923 |
13.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,524 - $1,862 |
3.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$674 - $824 |
1.4% |
|
Live Band
|
$4,285 - $5,237 |
9.0% |
Event Venue
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 Diego CA, you should budget approximately $6,476 - $7,915, which is about 13.6% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$6,476 - $7,915 |
13.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$704 - $860 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$1,366 - $1,670 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$3,910 - $4,778 |
8.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$496 - $606 |
1.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,100 - $2,566. This accounts for roughly 4.4% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,100 - $2,566 |
4.4% |
|
Bouquets
|
$696 - $850 |
1.5% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$311 - $381 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$923 - $1,129 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$169 - $207 |
0.4% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 38 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $381 - $465.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$381 - $465 |
0.8% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$208 - $254 |
0.4% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$113 - $139 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$59 - $73 |
0.1% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $211 - $257. This is approximately 0.4% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$211 - $257 |
0.4% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$37 - $45 |
0.1% |
|
Guest Book
|
$17 - $21 |
0.0% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$56 - $68 |
0.1% |
|
Postage
|
$19 - $23 |
0.0% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$32 - $40 |
0.1% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$24 - $30 |
0.1% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$25 - $31 |
0.1% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,678 - $2,050, which is about 3.5% 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 $1,011 - $1,235, which is about 2.1% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$10,018 - $12,244 |
21.0% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$7,330 - $8,958 |
15.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,678 - $2,050 |
3.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,011 - $1,235 |
2.1% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,105 - $1,351.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,105 - $1,351 |
2.3% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,105 - $1,351 |
2.3% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$512 - $626 |
1.1% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in San Diego CA spend between $10,105 - $12,351 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 21.2% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in San Diego CA with 38 guests spend between $4,469 - $5,463 on wedding photography, which is about 9.4% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in San Diego CA is $3,426 - $4,188. This makes up a portion of your (7.2%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$10,105 - $12,351 |
21.2% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$512 - $626 |
1.1% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$536 - $655 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$1,162 - $1,420 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,469 - $5,463 |
9.4% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,426 - $4,188 |
7.2% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Planner in San Diego CA is estimated to be $4,871 - $5,953. This service accounts for 10.2% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$4,871 - $5,953 |
10.2% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$4,871 - $5,953 |
10.2% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $653 - $799.
| Transportation Cost |
$653 - $799 |
1.4% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$653 - $799 |
1.4% |