For a wedding with 250 guests in the San Diego CA, the estimated total cost is around $54,941 - $67,150. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in San Diego CA is approximately $244. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $54,941 - $67,150.
The average wedding cost in San Diego CA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $54,941 - $67,150 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In San Diego CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $327 - $399. This represents about 0.6% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $352 - $430.
In San Diego CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,924 - $2,352. This represents about 3.5% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,754 - $3,366 |
5.0% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$327 - $399 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$151 - $185 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$352 - $430 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,924 - $2,352 |
3.5% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in San Diego CA is $1,122 - $1,372. 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 |
$1,122 - $1,372 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,122 - $1,372 |
2.0% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,980 - $2,420, which is 3.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the San Diego CA area is $1,372 - $1,676.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,980 - $2,420 |
3.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,372 - $1,676 |
2.5% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$608 - $744 |
1.1% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in San Diego CA, you should budget approximately $31,955 - $39,056, which is about 58.2% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$31,955 - $39,056 |
58.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$5,938 - $7,258 |
10.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$11,448 - $13,992 |
20.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$10,341 - $12,639 |
18.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$4,227 - $5,167 |
7.7% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,356 - $2,880. This accounts for roughly 4.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,356 - $2,880 |
4.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$696 - $850 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$790 - $966 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$870 - $1,064 |
1.6% |
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $963 - $1,177.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$963 - $1,177 |
1.8% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$963 - $1,177 |
1.8% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,383 - $1,691. This is approximately 2.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,383 - $1,691 |
2.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$158 - $193 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$500 - $611 |
0.9% |
|
Postage
|
$264 - $322 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$227 - $277 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$236 - $288 |
0.4% |
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the San Diego CA area is $320 - $392. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$320 - $392 |
0.6% |
|
Officiant
|
$320 - $392 |
0.6% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,010 - $1,234.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,010 - $1,234 |
1.8% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,010 - $1,234 |
1.8% |
| Other Items Cost |
$511 - $625 |
0.9% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$511 - $625 |
0.9% |
On average, couples in San Diego CA spend between $6,181 - $7,555 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in San Diego CA with 250 guests spend between $3,119 - $3,812 on wedding photography, which is about 5.7% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in San Diego CA is $2,371 - $2,897. This makes up a portion of your (4.3%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,181 - $7,555 |
11.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$692 - $846 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,119 - $3,812 |
5.7% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,371 - $2,897 |
4.3% |
The cost for a Wedding Planner in San Diego CA is estimated to be $4,405 - $5,383. This service accounts for 8.0% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$4,405 - $5,383 |
8.0% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$4,405 - $5,383 |
8.0% |