For a wedding with 400 guests in the Stockton, CA, the estimated total cost is around $82,832 - $101,239. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Stockton, CA is approximately $230. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $82,832 - $101,239.
The average wedding cost in Stockton, CA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $82,832 - $101,239 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Manteca CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $315 - $385. This represents about 0.4% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $351 - $429.
In Manteca CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,927 - $2,355. This represents about 2.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,721 - $3,325 |
3.3% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$315 - $385 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$128 - $156 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$351 - $429 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,927 - $2,355 |
2.3% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Stockton, CA is $2,282 - $2,789. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Stockton, CA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $6 - $7 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$2,282 - $2,789 |
2.8% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$2,282 - $2,789 |
2.8% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Stockton, CA is $260 - $318. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.3% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$260 - $318 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$105 - $129 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$90 - $110 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$65 - $79 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $5,470 - $6,686, which is 6.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Stockton, CA area is $1,131 - $1,383.
For a live band, couples in Stockton, CA typically budget around $3,789 - $4,631 which is 4.6% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$5,470 - $6,686 |
6.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,131 - $1,383 |
1.4% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$550 - $672 |
0.7% |
|
Live Band
|
$3,789 - $4,631 |
4.6% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in Stockton, CA, you should budget approximately $53,007 - $64,787, which is about 64.0% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$53,007 - $64,787 |
64.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$11,039 - $13,492 |
13.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$21,437 - $26,201 |
25.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$12,224 - $14,940 |
14.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$8,308 - $10,154 |
10.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,949 - $4,827. This accounts for roughly 4.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,949 - $4,827 |
4.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$503 - $615 |
0.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$218 - $266 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$684 - $836 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,544 - $3,110 |
3.1% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $3,158 - $3,860.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$3,158 - $3,860 |
3.8% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$203 - $248 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,993 - $2,435 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$963 - $1,177 |
1.2% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $3,937 - $4,811. This is approximately 4.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$3,937 - $4,811 |
4.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$688 - $840 |
0.8% |
|
Guest Book
|
$283 - $345 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$912 - $1,114 |
1.1% |
|
Postage
|
$471 - $575 |
0.6% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$644 - $788 |
0.8% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$468 - $572 |
0.6% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$472 - $576 |
0.6% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$500 - $611 |
0.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Manteca CA spend between $7,033 - $8,595 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.5% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Stockton, CA with 400 guests spend between $2,710 - $3,312 on wedding photography, which is about 3.3% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Stockton, CA is $2,317 - $2,831. This makes up a portion of your (2.8%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,033 - $8,595 |
8.5% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$296 - $362 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$365 - $446 |
0.4% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$461 - $563 |
0.6% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$311 - $380 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$574 - $702 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,710 - $3,312 |
3.3% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,317 - $2,831 |
2.8% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $516 - $630.
| Transportation Cost |
$516 - $630 |
0.6% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$516 - $630 |
0.6% |