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How much should my wedding cost in the Bay Area?

09 Nov 2009

9 Nov, 2009  Cost For Wedding

I want to give her everything she wants but I’m not a millionaire. Were going to have around 150 guests and that alone seems to be $6-8,000. for food and drink. Still being realistic but not over the top, how much is a fair amount to spend on this one day party with out putting me in debt?

Consider this website to give you a general idea and estimate for cost of weddings in your area:

www.costofwedding.com

On an average, for the Bay area, consider approximately 30,000.00 35,000.00 for up to 150 guests (moderately priced budget wedding). Personally, I’d have the reception at a restaurant that can accomodate that many guests (you will avoid the extra headaches of dealing with a rental company for renting linens; silverware; tables; chairs……etc…..) dealing with caterers.

Restaurants and/or hotels (with banquet rooms) may cost a little more (example $65.00 & up per person), but they already have all of the equipment, staffing and accomodations built into their price. It’s less work for you to deal with.

Hope this helps you out.

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  1. mgonvelez

    2009 Nov 04 1

    Consider this website to give you a general idea and estimate for cost of weddings in your area:

    http://www.costofwedding.com

    On an average, for the Bay area, consider approximately 30,000.00 35,000.00 for up to 150 guests (moderately priced budget wedding). Personally, I’d have the reception at a restaurant that can accomodate that many guests (you will avoid the extra headaches of dealing with a rental company for renting linens; silverware; tables; chairs……etc…..) dealing with caterers.

    Restaurants and/or hotels (with banquet rooms) may cost a little more (example $65.00 & up per person), but they already have all of the equipment, staffing and accomodations built into their price. It’s less work for you to deal with.

    Hope this helps you out.
    References :
    25 years of professional floral & wedding experience.

  2. alafiaceremonies

    2009 Nov 04 2

    I don’t know where you are but to feed guests at a wedding here you are talking $15.00 per plate easily not counting drinks, cake, renting the hall, decorations, ceremony, invitations, photographer, DJ, flowers etc.
    References :

  3. Corey A

    2009 Nov 04 3

    I’ve had two future SIL’s get married in the Bay Area. Each of them were around $40k. I live in San Francisco and could not stomach paying that much for a wedding. So, we are getting married in Arkansas which is my home state. Good luck – it’s ridiculously expensive here!
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