For a wedding with 175 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $59,896 - $73,206. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in United States is approximately $380. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $59,896 - $73,206.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $59,896 - $73,206 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 $284 - $348. 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 $293 - $359.
In San Diego CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,616 - $1,976. This represents about 2.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,327 - $2,845 |
3.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$284 - $348 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$133 - $163 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$293 - $359 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,616 - $1,976 |
2.7% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in San Diego CA is $707 - $864. 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 |
$2,985 - $3,649 |
5.0% |
|
Brownies & Blondies
|
$402 - $492 |
0.7% |
|
Cupcakes
|
$496 - $606 |
0.8% |
|
Gelato or Ice Cream Bar
|
$963 - $1,177 |
1.6% |
|
Macarons
|
$418 - $510 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$707 - $864 |
1.2% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in San Diego CA is $240 - $294. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.4% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$240 - $294 |
0.4% |
|
Hair Service
|
$100 - $122 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$85 - $103 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$56 - $68 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,507 - $1,841, which is 2.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the San Diego CA area is $1,041 - $1,273.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,507 - $1,841 |
2.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,041 - $1,273 |
1.7% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$465 - $569 |
0.8% |
Event Venue & Services
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 $23,536 - $28,766, which is about 39.3% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$23,536 - $28,766 |
39.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,865 - $4,723 |
6.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$7,393 - $9,035 |
12.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$9,606 - $11,740 |
16.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,673 - $3,267 |
4.5% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,946 - $6,045. This accounts for roughly 8.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,946 - $6,045 |
8.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$478 - $584 |
0.8% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$219 - $267 |
0.4% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,535 - $1,877 |
2.6% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,191 - $1,455 |
2.0% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,523 - $1,861 |
2.5% |
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 $2,167 - $2,649.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$2,167 - $2,649 |
3.6% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$136 - $166 |
0.2% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$188 - $230 |
0.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$635 - $776 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$1,209 - $1,477 |
2.0% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $5,798 - $7,086. This is approximately 9.7% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$5,798 - $7,086 |
9.7% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$734 - $897 |
1.2% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$658 - $804 |
1.1% |
|
Guest Book
|
$338 - $413 |
0.6% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$1,151 - $1,407 |
1.9% |
|
Postage
|
$536 - $655 |
0.9% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$711 - $869 |
1.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$649 - $793 |
1.1% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$502 - $614 |
0.8% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$520 - $636 |
0.9% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $896 - $1,095, which is about 1.5% 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 $565 - $691, which is about 0.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,691 - $6,955 |
9.5% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,230 - $5,170 |
7.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$896 - $1,095 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$565 - $691 |
0.9% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $771 - $943.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,173 - $1,433 |
2.0% |
|
Lodging
|
$401 - $491 |
0.7% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$771 - $943 |
1.3% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in San Diego CA spend between $6,399 - $7,821 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 10.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in San Diego CA with 175 guests spend between $2,694 - $3,292 on wedding photography, which is about 4.5% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in San Diego CA is $2,057 - $2,514. This makes up a portion of your (3.4%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,399 - $7,821 |
10.7% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$273 - $333 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$383 - $468 |
0.6% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$305 - $373 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$689 - $842 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,694 - $3,292 |
4.5% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,057 - $2,514 |
3.4% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in San Diego CA is estimated to be $1,532 - $1,872. This service accounts for 2.6% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,532 - $1,872 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,532 - $1,872 |
2.6% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,596 - $1,950.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,596 - $1,950 |
2.7% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$1,097 - $1,341 |
1.8% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$499 - $609 |
0.8% |