For a wedding with 15 guests in the Santa Cruz CA, the estimated total cost is around $24,287 - $29,684. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Santa Cruz CA is approximately $1,799. With a guest count of 15, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $24,287 - $29,684.
The average wedding cost in Santa Cruz CA is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $24,287 - $29,684 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Citrus Heights CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $276 - $338. This represents about 1.1% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $293 - $358.
In Citrus Heights CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,656 - $2,024. This represents about 6.8% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,348 - $2,870 |
9.7% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$276 - $338 |
1.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$123 - $151 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$293 - $358 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,656 - $2,024 |
6.8% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 15 guests in Santa Cruz CA is $57 - $69. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Santa Cruz CA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$57 - $69 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$57 - $69 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,177 - $2,661, which is 9.0% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Santa Cruz CA area is $1,515 - $1,851.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,177 - $2,661 |
9.0% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,515 - $1,851 |
6.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$662 - $810 |
2.7% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 15 guest wedding in Santa Cruz CA, you should budget approximately $2,814 - $3,440, which is about 11.6% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$2,814 - $3,440 |
11.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$2,814 - $3,440 |
11.6% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,026 - $1,254. This accounts for roughly 4.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,026 - $1,254 |
4.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$652 - $796 |
2.7% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$291 - $355 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$45 - $55 |
0.2% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $32 - $39. This is approximately 0.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$32 - $39 |
0.1% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$12 - $14 |
0.0% |
|
Postage
|
$10 - $12 |
0.0% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$10 - $12 |
0.0% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $969 - $1,185, which is about 4.0% 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 $577 - $705, which is about 2.4% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$6,272 - $7,666 |
25.8% |
|
Earrings
|
$197 - $241 |
0.8% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,267 - $5,215 |
17.6% |
|
Necklace
|
$262 - $320 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$969 - $1,185 |
4.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$577 - $705 |
2.4% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Citrus Heights CA spend between $7,568 - $9,250 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 31.2% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Santa Cruz CA with 15 guests spend between $3,474 - $4,246 on wedding photography, which is about 14.3% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Santa Cruz CA is $2,608 - $3,188. That's about 10.7% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,568 - $9,250 |
31.2% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$420 - $514 |
1.7% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$387 - $473 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$679 - $829 |
2.8% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,474 - $4,246 |
14.3% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,608 - $3,188 |
10.7% |
