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Publicly sourced pricing context for weddings and events in California. This is a planning reference, not a price list.
About this data. The figures below come from publicly available research by third parties, with sources and dates listed. Creative Pros Connect did not collect this data, and it is not a quote, price list, or recommendation. Vendors set their own prices, which vary widely by experience, season, day of week, guest count, and scope. Use these as a general planning reference only. Reviewed October 2026.
| Location | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| United States | $34,200 |
| California | $39,000 |
| San Francisco | $51,000 |
| San Diego | $38,000 |
These totals cover the ceremony and reception as a whole, including the venue, not only vendor services.
Source: The Knot 2026 Real Weddings Study (10,474 couples married in 2025).
| Category | San Francisco (Bay Area) | Los Angeles | Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | $6,735 | $5,302 | $4,536 |
| Videography | $6,091 | $4,795 | $4,103 |
| Wedding planning | $6,835 | $5,381 | $4,604 |
| Florals | $11,057 | $8,704 | $7,448 |
| Music / DJ | $2,403 | $1,892 | $1,619 |
| Hair & makeup | $848 | $668 | $571 |
| Catering | $12,062 | $9,496 | $8,125 |
| Bar service | $9,650 | $7,597 | $6,500 |
Source: Zola Wedding Cost Index for San Francisco and Los Angeles (both updated February 2026) and Sacramento. These are estimates of typical spending for a 150-guest wedding, not vendor quotes. Zola's totals run higher than The Knot's because they model a full-service 150-guest wedding rather than averaging real weddings of every size. Zola places Oakland and San Jose about 15-25% below San Francisco.
Zola doesn't specify whether the hair & makeup category includes bridal party services, and bridesmaid counts vary widely by wedding.
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