For a wedding with 75 guests in the San Diego CA, the estimated total cost is around $34,874 - $42,624. 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 $517. With a guest count of 75, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $34,874 - $42,624.
The average wedding cost in San Diego CA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $34,874 - $42,624 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 $837 - $1,023. This represents about 2.4% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $866 - $1,058.
In San Diego CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $4,761 - $5,819. This represents about 13.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$6,855 - $8,379 |
19.7% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$837 - $1,023 |
2.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$392 - $479 |
1.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$866 - $1,058 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$4,761 - $5,819 |
13.7% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 75 guests in San Diego CA is $345 - $421. 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 $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$345 - $421 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$345 - $421 |
1.0% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in San Diego CA is $323 - $395. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.9% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$323 - $395 |
0.9% |
|
Hair Service
|
$135 - $165 |
0.4% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$114 - $140 |
0.3% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$74 - $90 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,084 - $3,770, which is 8.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the San Diego CA area is $1,773 - $2,167.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,084 - $3,770 |
8.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,773 - $2,167 |
5.1% |
|
Interactive Experiences
|
$1,311 - $1,603 |
3.8% |
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 $9,764 - $11,934, which is about 28.0% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$9,764 - $11,934 |
28.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$1,916 - $2,342 |
5.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$3,665 - $4,479 |
10.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$2,858 - $3,493 |
8.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,326 - $1,620 |
3.8% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,030 - $3,704. This accounts for roughly 8.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,030 - $3,704 |
8.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$655 - $801 |
1.9% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$300 - $366 |
0.9% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$750 - $916 |
2.1% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$581 - $711 |
1.7% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$744 - $910 |
2.1% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $871 - $1,065. This is approximately 2.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$871 - $1,065 |
2.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$111 - $135 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$99 - $121 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$50 - $62 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$173 - $211 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$80 - $98 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$107 - $131 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$97 - $119 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$76 - $92 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$78 - $96 |
0.2% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in San Diego CA spend between $10,601 - $12,957 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 30.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in San Diego CA with 75 guests spend between $4,867 - $5,949 on wedding photography, which is about 14.0% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in San Diego CA is $3,716 - $4,542. This makes up a portion of your (10.7%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$10,601 - $12,957 |
30.4% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$363 - $443 |
1.0% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$518 - $633 |
1.5% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$406 - $496 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$732 - $894 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,867 - $5,949 |
14.0% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,716 - $4,542 |
10.7% |