Average cost of a wedding in San Diego CA with 25 to 50 guests is between $21,335 and $26,077

Wedding Cost Summary

What is the average cost of a wedding in San Diego CA? Its a summer wedding with 25 to 50 guests. The wedding is at some other location. The type of wedding is Modern, Rustic, Unique and the wedding color theme is Browns. The estimated cost for this type of wedding is typically between $21,335 and $26,077.

Lives in: Oceanside CA - Oceanside CA Wedding Statistics
Planning a wedding in: San Diego CA
Season: Summer Wedding
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 38 guests with a range of 25 to 50 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $561 - $686 to the total amount spent.
The ceremony and reception will be at the same location
Wedding Location: some other location
Type of wedding: Modern, Rustic, Unique
Wedding color theme: Browns
Highest priorities:
  • Entertainment (DJ, Live Band, Musician/s, etc.)
  • Event Food Service, Catering, Bar Service
  • Event Location/Venue
  • Flowers & Decorations
  • Photography & Video

Wedding Cost by Category and Item

Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories $1,431 - $1,749 6.7%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $97 - $119 0.5%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $197 - $241 0.9%
Wedding Dress $1,137 - $1,389 5.3%
Beauty & Spa $196 - $240 0.9%
Hair Service $80 - $98 0.4%
Makeup Service $66 - $80 0.3%
Manicure & Pedicure $50 - $62 0.2%
Entertainment $3,478 - $4,250 16.3%
DJ/MC $1,043 - $1,275 4.9%
Live Band $2,435 - $2,976 11.4%
Flowers & Decorations $1,470 - $1,796 6.9%
Bouquets $451 - $551 2.1%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $203 - $249 1.0%
Wedding Venue Decorations $568 - $694 2.7%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $160 - $196 0.8%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $87 - $107 0.4%
Gifts & Favors $161 - $197 0.8%
Tips (for all services) $90 - $110 0.4%
Wedding Favors $71 - $87 0.3%
Invitations $105 - $129 0.5%
Guest Book $17 - $21 0.1%
Postage $30 - $36 0.1%
Save the Date Cards $32 - $40 0.2%
Thank You Cards $26 - $32 0.1%
Jewelry $4,320 - $5,280 20.2%
Engagement Ring $3,173 - $3,878 14.9%
Wedding ring/band for HER $722 - $882 3.4%
Wedding ring/band for HIM $426 - $520 2.0%
Photography & Video $4,556 - $5,568 21.4%
Engagement Session $394 - $482 1.8%
Photo Booth $417 - $509 2.0%
Wedding Photographer $2,236 - $2,732 10.5%
Wedding Videographer $1,509 - $1,845 7.1%
Planner/Consultant $914 - $1,118 4.3%
Day of Coordinator $914 - $1,118 4.3%
Venue, Catering & Rentals $4,704 - $5,750 22.0%
Officiant $228 - $278 1.1%
Wedding Cake/dessert $95 - $116 0.4%
Wedding Venue Accessories $94 - $114 0.4%
Wedding Venue Food Service $1,292 - $1,579 6.1%
Wedding Venue Location $2,594 - $3,170 12.2%
Wedding Venue Rentals $403 - $493 1.9%
Estimated Total Cost: $21,335 - $26,077 100%

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NOTE: The average cost of a wedding in San Diego CA is based on the answers to your questions and spending of other couples getting married, not vendor prices. This typically includes purchases of both new and used items. This typically includes purchases of services from professionals, someone that simply provides the service, or a hired family member or friend. Every wedding is different, and the amount couples spend can vary widely.