Average Wedding Cost Santa Barbara CA Wedding Cost Estimate: with 100 to 150 guests is between $36,896 and $45,096.

Wedding Cost Summary

What is the average wedding cost in Santa Barbara CA? Its a summer wedding in 2025 with 100 to 150 guests. The ceremony is at a courthouse or justice of the peace and reception is at an event facility. The type of wedding is Beach, Destination, Simple and the wedding color theme is Greens. The typical wedding cost for a wedding of this type is between $36,896 and $45,096.

Overall Budget Summary: $36,896 - $45,096
Lives in: Santa Barbara CA
Planning a wedding in: Santa Barbara CA
Season: Summer Wedding in 2025
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 125 guests with a range of 100 to 150 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $295 - $361 to the total amount spent.
The ceremony will be at one location while the reception will be at another
Ceremony Location: a courthouse or justice of the peace
Reception Location: an event facility
Type of wedding: Beach, Destination, Simple
Wedding color theme: Greens
Highest priorities:
  • Entertainment (DJ, Live Band, Musician/s, etc.)
  • Event Food Service, Catering, Bar Service
  • Event Location/Venue

 

Wedding Cost by Category and Item

Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories Cost $2,489 - $3,043 6.7%
Dress Accessories $295 - $361 0.8%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $137 - $167 0.4%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $318 - $388 0.9%
Wedding Dress $1,740 - $2,126 4.7%
Bakery Cost $499 - $609 1.4%
Wedding Cake/dessert $499 - $609 1.4%
Beauty & Spa Cost $246 - $300 0.7%
Hair Service $134 - $164 0.4%
Makeup Service $112 - $136 0.3%
Entertainment Cost $1,350 - $1,650 3.7%
DJ/MC $1,350 - $1,650 3.7%
Event Venue Cost $18,856 - $23,046 51.1%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $2,661 - $3,253 7.2%
Wedding Venue Food Service $5,130 - $6,270 13.9%
Wedding Venue Location $9,170 - $11,208 24.9%
Wedding Venue Rentals $1,895 - $2,316 5.1%
Flowers & Decorations Cost $1,214 - $1,484 3.3%
Wedding Venue Decorations $814 - $994 2.2%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $401 - $490 1.1%
Invitations Cost $278 - $340 0.8%
Guest Book $68 - $84 0.2%
Postage $111 - $135 0.3%
Table Name and Escort/place Cards $99 - $121 0.3%
Jewelry Cost $5,822 - $7,116 15.8%
Engagement Ring $4,250 - $5,194 11.5%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1 $978 - $1,196 2.7%
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2 $594 - $726 1.6%
Officiant Cost $313 - $383 0.8%
Officiant $313 - $383 0.8%
Other Events Cost $994 - $1,214 2.7%
Rehearsal Dinner $994 - $1,214 2.7%
Other Items Cost $500 - $612 1.4%
Hotel Room for After Reception $500 - $612 1.4%
Planner/Coordinator Cost $4,335 - $5,299 11.7%
Wedding Planner $4,335 - $5,299 11.7%
Estimated Total Cost: $36,896 - $45,096 100%
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