For a wedding with 175 guests in the San Diego CA, the estimated total cost is around $56,032 - $68,484. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in San Diego CA is approximately $356. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $56,032 - $68,484.
The average wedding cost in San Diego CA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $56,032 - $68,484 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 $281 - $343. This represents about 0.5% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $302 - $369.
In San Diego CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,652 - $2,020. This represents about 2.9% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,364 - $2,890 |
4.2% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$281 - $343 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$130 - $158 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$302 - $369 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,652 - $2,020 |
2.9% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in San Diego CA is $828 - $1,012. 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 |
$828 - $1,012 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$828 - $1,012 |
1.5% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,390 - $2,922, which is 4.3% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the San Diego CA area is $1,656 - $2,024.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,390 - $2,922 |
4.3% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,656 - $2,024 |
3.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$734 - $898 |
1.3% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in San Diego CA, you should budget approximately $26,380 - $32,242, which is about 47.1% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$26,380 - $32,242 |
47.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$4,374 - $5,346 |
7.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$8,432 - $10,306 |
15.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$10,461 - $12,785 |
18.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,113 - $3,805 |
5.6% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,893 - $5,981. This accounts for roughly 8.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,893 - $5,981 |
8.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$925 - $1,131 |
1.7% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$420 - $514 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$1,017 - $1,243 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,191 - $1,455 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$761 - $931 |
1.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,035 - $1,265. This is approximately 1.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,035 - $1,265 |
1.8% |
|
Guest Book
|
$115 - $141 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$365 - $446 |
0.7% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$217 - $265 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$166 - $202 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$173 - $211 |
0.3% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$511 - $625 |
0.9% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in San Diego CA spend between $7,846 - $9,590 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 14.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in San Diego CA with 175 guests spend between $3,765 - $4,601 on wedding photography, which is about 6.7% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in San Diego CA is $2,861 - $3,497. That's about 5.1% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,846 - $9,590 |
14.0% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$528 - $646 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$692 - $846 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,765 - $4,601 |
6.7% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,861 - $3,497 |
5.1% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Planner in San Diego CA is estimated to be $5,316 - $6,498. This service accounts for 9.5% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$5,316 - $6,498 |
9.5% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$5,316 - $6,498 |
9.5% |
