For a wedding with 175 guests in the Galveston TX, the estimated total cost is around $37,097 - $45,341. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Galveston TX is approximately $236. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $37,097 - $45,341.
The average wedding cost in Galveston TX is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $37,097 - $45,341 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Galveston TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $286 - $350. This represents about 0.8% of your total wedding expenses.
In Galveston TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,714 - $2,094. This represents about 4.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,128 - $2,600 |
5.7% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$286 - $350 |
0.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$128 - $156 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,714 - $2,094 |
4.6% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Galveston TX is $657 - $803. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Galveston TX area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$657 - $803 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$657 - $803 |
1.8% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Galveston TX is $254 - $310. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.7% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$254 - $310 |
0.7% |
|
Hair Service
|
$109 - $133 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$90 - $110 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$55 - $67 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $4,633 - $5,663, which is 12.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Galveston TX area is $1,138 - $1,390.
For a live band, couples in Galveston TX typically budget around $3,005 - $3,673 which is 8.1% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$4,633 - $5,663 |
12.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,138 - $1,390 |
3.1% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$491 - $600 |
1.3% |
|
Live Band
|
$3,005 - $3,673 |
8.1% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in Galveston TX, you should budget approximately $12,146 - $14,846, which is about 32.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$12,146 - $14,846 |
32.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,324 - $4,062 |
9.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$6,466 - $7,902 |
17.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,357 - $2,881 |
6.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,845 - $3,477. This accounts for roughly 7.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,845 - $3,477 |
7.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$589 - $719 |
1.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$263 - $321 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$723 - $883 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$829 - $1,013 |
2.2% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $540 - $660.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$540 - $660 |
1.5% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$540 - $660 |
1.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,123 - $1,373. This is approximately 3.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,123 - $1,373 |
3.0% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$158 - $194 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$75 - $91 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$261 - $319 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$116 - $142 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$154 - $188 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$140 - $172 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$105 - $129 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$113 - $139 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $924 - $1,130, which is about 2.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 2) is estimated at $550 - $672, which is about 1.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,474 - $1,802 |
4.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$924 - $1,130 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$550 - $672 |
1.5% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $871 - $1,065.
| Other Events Cost |
$871 - $1,065 |
2.3% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$871 - $1,065 |
2.3% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Galveston TX spend between $5,313 - $6,493 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 14.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Galveston TX with 175 guests spend between $2,576 - $3,148 on wedding photography, which is about 6.9% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Galveston TX is $1,886 - $2,306. This makes up a portion of your (5.1%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,313 - $6,493 |
14.3% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$310 - $378 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$541 - $661 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,576 - $3,148 |
6.9% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,886 - $2,306 |
5.1% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Galveston TX is estimated to be $3,786 - $4,628. This service accounts for 10.2% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$3,786 - $4,628 |
10.2% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$3,786 - $4,628 |
10.2% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,327 - $1,621.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,327 - $1,621 |
3.6% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$1,327 - $1,621 |
3.6% |