For a wedding with 400 guests in the Houston TX, the estimated total cost is around $99,339 - $121,415. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Houston TX is approximately $276. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $99,339 - $121,415.
The average wedding cost in Houston TX is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $99,339 - $121,415 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Spring TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $408 - $498. This represents about 0.4% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $440 - $538.
In Spring TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,404 - $2,938. This represents about 2.4% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,441 - $4,205 |
3.5% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$408 - $498 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$189 - $231 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$440 - $538 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,404 - $2,938 |
2.4% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Houston TX is $2,041 - $2,495. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Houston TX area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$2,041 - $2,495 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$2,041 - $2,495 |
2.1% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Houston TX is $265 - $323. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.3% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$265 - $323 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$113 - $138 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$95 - $116 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$58 - $70 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,906 - $2,330, which is 1.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Houston TX area is $1,321 - $1,615.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,906 - $2,330 |
1.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,321 - $1,615 |
1.3% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$585 - $715 |
0.6% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in Houston TX, you should budget approximately $52,909 - $64,667, which is about 53.3% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$52,909 - $64,667 |
53.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$11,277 - $13,783 |
11.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$21,743 - $26,575 |
21.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$11,860 - $14,496 |
11.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$8,029 - $9,813 |
8.1% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $7,445 - $9,099. This accounts for roughly 7.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$7,445 - $9,099 |
7.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$593 - $725 |
0.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$270 - $330 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$1,395 - $1,705 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$817 - $999 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,563 - $3,133 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,806 - $2,208 |
1.8% |
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $3,051 - $3,729.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$3,051 - $3,729 |
3.1% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$120 - $146 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$161 - $197 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,827 - $2,233 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$943 - $1,153 |
0.9% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $3,561 - $4,353. This is approximately 3.6% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$3,561 - $4,353 |
3.6% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$592 - $724 |
0.6% |
|
Guest Book
|
$277 - $339 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$880 - $1,076 |
0.9% |
|
Postage
|
$473 - $578 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$526 - $642 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$400 - $488 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$414 - $506 |
0.4% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,271 - $1,553, which is about 1.3% 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 $771 - $943, which is about 0.8% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$8,204 - $10,027 |
8.3% |
|
Earrings
|
$284 - $347 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$5,515 - $6,741 |
5.6% |
|
Necklace
|
$363 - $443 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,271 - $1,553 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$771 - $943 |
0.8% |
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Houston TX area is $253 - $309. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$253 - $309 |
0.3% |
|
Officiant
|
$253 - $309 |
0.3% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $972 - $1,188.
| Other Events Cost |
$972 - $1,188 |
1.0% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$972 - $1,188 |
1.0% |
| Other Items Cost |
$403 - $493 |
0.4% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$403 - $493 |
0.4% |
On average, couples in Houston TX spend between $6,917 - $8,455 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Houston TX with 400 guests spend between $3,002 - $3,670 on wedding photography, which is about 3.0% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Houston TX is $2,282 - $2,790. This makes up a portion of your (2.3%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,917 - $8,455 |
7.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$286 - $350 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$383 - $469 |
0.4% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$417 - $509 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$546 - $668 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,002 - $3,670 |
3.0% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,282 - $2,790 |
2.3% |
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Houston TX is estimated to be $4,239 - $5,181. This service accounts for 4.3% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$4,239 - $5,181 |
4.3% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$4,239 - $5,181 |
4.3% |
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $3,732 - $4,562.
| Transportation Cost |
$3,732 - $4,562 |
3.8% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$3,732 - $4,562 |
3.8% |