Plate
$205
Hotel Avg
$260
Best Month
September
Airport Dist.
8km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in San DiegoComplete guide for your wedding in San Diego
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in San Diego, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Californian breeze, golden cliffs, and unbeatable weather. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 8.8/10 in romanticism, San Diego offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, San Diego has excellent leisure infrastructure (8.2/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in San Diego
Main advantages
- One of the best temperate climates in the world with minimal rain.
- Downtown airport less than 10 minutes from the bay and hotels.
- Great diversity of settings, from sandy beaches to deserts and vineyards.
Points to keep in mind
- High pricing on summer weekends.
- Coastal fog phenomenon ('June Gloom') during early summer.
The style in San Diego
Dominant Style
Relaxed Coastal
Local Tradition
Toast with local craft beers on La Jolla beach
Weather month by month
Top Venues in San Diego
Hotel del Coronado
Iconic Victorian wooden beach resort built in 1888.
Scripps Seaside Forum
Sleek modern seaside venue directly on the shore of La Jolla.
Balboa Park Houses
Spanish Colonial style spaces surrounded by gardens and historic museums.
Wedding traditions in United States
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Rehearsal Dinner
Informal dinner held the night before the wedding with close family and friends.
First Look
A private moment where the couple sees each other dressed up for the first time before the ceremony.
Legal requirements to marry in United States
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
County Clerk's Office
Minimum notice
3 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Apply for a marriage license at the local County Clerk's office.
- Submit passport, birth certificate, and affidavit of single status.
- Wait the mandatory waiting period (varies between 24 and 72 hours in some states).
- Solemnize the marriage with a certified officiant and register the certificate.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in United States- Certified translation of the birth certificate if not in English.
- Apostilled decree of previous divorce (if applicable).
- Valid passport with visa or ESTA.
How to get there from United States
Main airports
Rail
Amtrak
Common departure points
Madrid · Barcelona · London · Paris · Frankfurt
Typical vendors in United States
What American couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en San Diego
Precio medio: ~240€/noche
Los mejores hoteles para invitados y novios. Compara precios en Booking, Expedia, Agoda y más en una sola búsqueda.
Comparamos precios en +100 webs de reservas
Vuelos a San Diego
Encuentra los mejores vuelos comparando cientos de aerolineas y agencias. Alertas de precio incluidas para que reserves en el mejor momento.
Búsqueda en tiempo real con Google Flights
Que hacer en San Diego
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding in San Diego cost?
The average plate price is 190€. The total budget for 100 guests ranges from 40,000€ to 75,000€.
What is 'June Gloom' and how does it affect weddings?
It is a weather pattern bringing cloudy/foggy skies to the coast in June. Afternoon or late summer dates are recommended.
When is the best time for an outdoor wedding?
September is perfect. It offers warm temperatures, completely clear skies, and fewer tourists.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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