Primary wedding costs to consider and tips to keep them low for your yacht wedding in San Diego

Weddings can get quite expensive, especially in popular places like San Diego. The venue rental, catering, entertainment, and photography can quickly add up to a serious financial commitment ($35,000 or more), requiring couples to carefully plan and manage their budget:

Venue rentals: from $5000

• Traditional venue rentals for a 50-person wedding typically start around $5000 base price, on top of which catering, decor, and other services come as additional costs. Yacht weddings, on the other hand, are an all-in-one solution. For one, it is easier to find packages at fixed prices that include all these essentials. Furthermore, you are renting the entire venue with built-in features and essential amenities, which make planning more straightforward and require less customization.

Catering: $80 to $100 per person

• Food services average around $80 to $100 per guest, and can quickly add up for larger guest lists. To reduce catering expenses, opt for simpler menus such as buffet-style meals or cocktail receptions, which are often more affordable than plated dinners. Catering partners can customize the best deal for your budget but also serve high-quality, local cuisine such as fresh seafood which is both delicious and budget-friendly.

Entertainment: $1000 to $10,000

• This is one area where yachts can help you save significantly. There is no need for you to spend a fortune on an elaborate live band or a DJ. Instead, leverage the yacht's built-in sound systems to play your favorite playlist in high quality, or consider a solo acoustic guitarist.

Complete photography: $1000 - $3000

• Instead of spending excessively on elaborate photography setups, you can hire a solo professional with experience in small venues and opt for a short package that captures the key moments of the ceremony, group pictures, toasts, and cake cutting. Make sure to make the most of the golden hour and capitalize on the yacht's aesthetic and natural surroundings.

Trust San Diego Bay Cruises with your wedding

Though in the past the yachting sector was synonymous with high-end exclusivity, it has now become incredibly sought after for weddings. With the increased demand, there has also been an increase in offerings. This is wonderful because, for many couples, a yacht wedding is a dream come true, and we are grateful and proud to play our part in fulfilling them!

Our contribution lies in the flexibility and customizability of our charter options, which are essential for couples seeking value for their money, and we made it possible primarily through our versatile fleet of yachts.

Moreover, we collaborate with trusted and experienced partners that help couples stay within their means with tailored packages, and enable us to remain highly competitive in the market.