For a wedding with 250 guests in the Carmel by the Sea CA, the estimated total cost is around $53,550 - $65,450. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Carmel by the Sea CA is approximately $238. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $53,550 - $65,450.
The average wedding cost in Carmel by the Sea CA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $53,550 - $65,450 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In San Francisco CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $519 - $635. This represents about 1.0% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $493 - $603.
In San Francisco CA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,845 - $3,477. This represents about 5.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$4,100 - $5,012 |
7.7% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$519 - $635 |
1.0% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$243 - $297 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$493 - $603 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,845 - $3,477 |
5.3% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in San Francisco CA is $258 - $316. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.5% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$258 - $316 |
0.5% |
|
Hair Service
|
$104 - $128 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$86 - $105 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$68 - $84 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $977 - $1,195, which is 1.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Carmel by the Sea CA area is $977 - $1,195.
| Entertainment Cost |
$977 - $1,195 |
1.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$977 - $1,195 |
1.8% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,442 - $4,206. This accounts for roughly 6.4% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,442 - $4,206 |
6.4% |
|
Bouquets
|
$426 - $520 |
0.8% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$192 - $234 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$584 - $714 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,450 - $1,772 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$790 - $966 |
1.5% |
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $2,014 - $2,462.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$2,014 - $2,462 |
3.8% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$942 - $1,152 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$1,072 - $1,310 |
2.0% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $3,036 - $3,710. This is approximately 5.7% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$3,036 - $3,710 |
5.7% |
|
Guest Book
|
$265 - $323 |
0.5% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$963 - $1,177 |
1.8% |
|
Postage
|
$383 - $469 |
0.7% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$546 - $668 |
1.0% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$488 - $596 |
0.9% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$391 - $477 |
0.7% |
On average, couples in San Francisco CA spend between $4,041 - $4,939 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.5% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Carmel by the Sea CA with 250 guests spend between $2,412 - $2,948 on wedding photography, which is about 4.5% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Carmel by the Sea CA is $1,629 - $1,991. This makes up a portion of your (3.0%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,041 - $4,939 |
7.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,412 - $2,948 |
4.5% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,629 - $1,991 |
3.0% |
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$1,064 - $1,300 |
2.0% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$34,618 - $42,310 |
64.6% |