For a wedding with 400 guests in the San Antonio TX, the estimated total cost is around $126,806 - $154,985. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in San Antonio TX is approximately $352. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $126,806 - $154,985.
The average wedding cost in San Antonio TX is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $126,806 - $154,985 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In San Antonio TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $146 - $178. This represents about 0.1% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $151 - $185.
In San Antonio TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $830 - $1,014. This represents about 0.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,201 - $2,691 |
1.7% |
|
Alterations/Tailoring Services
|
$276 - $338 |
0.2% |
|
Attire for Rehearsal Dinner or Pre-Wedding Events
|
$151 - $185 |
0.1% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$146 - $178 |
0.1% |
|
Dress or Suit Steaming Services
|
$145 - $177 |
0.1% |
|
Gown Preservation Service
|
$238 - $290 |
0.2% |
|
Secondary Outfits
|
$196 - $240 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$68 - $84 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$151 - $185 |
0.1% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$830 - $1,014 |
0.7% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in San Antonio TX is $2,068 - $2,528. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the San Antonio TX area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$2,068 - $2,528 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$2,068 - $2,528 |
1.6% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,589 - $1,943, which is 1.3% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the San Antonio TX area is $1,099 - $1,343.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,589 - $1,943 |
1.3% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,099 - $1,343 |
0.9% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$491 - $600 |
0.4% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in San Antonio TX, you should budget approximately $83,110 - $101,578, which is about 65.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$83,110 - $101,578 |
65.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$11,732 - $14,340 |
9.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$22,442 - $27,429 |
17.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$40,820 - $49,892 |
32.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$8,115 - $9,919 |
6.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $13,207 - $16,141. This accounts for roughly 10.4% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$13,207 - $16,141 |
10.4% |
|
Bouquets
|
$527 - $645 |
0.4% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$241 - $295 |
0.2% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$4,496 - $5,496 |
3.5% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$3,484 - $4,258 |
2.7% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$4,458 - $5,448 |
3.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $4,292 - $5,246. This is approximately 3.4% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$4,292 - $5,246 |
3.4% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$540 - $660 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$482 - $590 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$251 - $307 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$844 - $1,032 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$424 - $518 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$526 - $642 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$478 - $584 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$366 - $448 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$381 - $465 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $481 - $587, which is about 0.4% 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 $303 - $371, which is about 0.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$3,650 - $4,462 |
2.9% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$2,867 - $3,504 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$481 - $587 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$303 - $371 |
0.2% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in San Antonio TX spend between $6,051 - $7,395 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 4.8% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in San Antonio TX with 400 guests spend between $2,541 - $3,105 on wedding photography, which is about 2.0% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in San Antonio TX is $1,940 - $2,371. That's about 1.5% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,051 - $7,395 |
4.8% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$281 - $343 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$409 - $499 |
0.3% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$314 - $384 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$567 - $693 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,541 - $3,105 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,940 - $2,371 |
1.5% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in San Antonio TX is estimated to be $1,616 - $1,976. This service accounts for 1.3% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,616 - $1,976 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,616 - $1,976 |
1.3% |
