For a wedding with 125 guests in the Houston, the estimated total cost is around $36,512 - $44,626. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Houston is approximately $325. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $36,512 - $44,626.
The average wedding cost in Houston is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $36,512 - $44,626 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Katy TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $281 - $343. This represents about 0.8% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $289 - $353.
In Katy TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,594 - $1,948. This represents about 4.4% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,295 - $2,805 |
6.3% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$281 - $343 |
0.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$131 - $161 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$289 - $353 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,594 - $1,948 |
4.4% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Houston is $450 - $550. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Houston area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$450 - $550 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$450 - $550 |
1.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,684 - $2,058, which is 4.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Houston area is $1,164 - $1,422.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,684 - $2,058 |
4.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,164 - $1,422 |
3.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$520 - $636 |
1.4% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Houston, you should budget approximately $14,490 - $17,710, which is about 39.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$14,490 - $17,710 |
39.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,460 - $3,006 |
6.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,706 - $5,752 |
12.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$5,622 - $6,872 |
15.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,702 - $2,080 |
4.7% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,992 - $4,879. This accounts for roughly 10.9% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,992 - $4,879 |
10.9% |
|
Bouquets
|
$509 - $623 |
1.4% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$234 - $286 |
0.6% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$979 - $1,197 |
2.7% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$759 - $927 |
2.1% |
|
Unique Decorations
|
$540 - $660 |
1.5% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$970 - $1,186 |
2.7% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $877 - $1,071, which is about 2.4% 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 $554 - $677, which is about 1.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,154 - $6,300 |
14.1% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,724 - $4,552 |
10.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$877 - $1,071 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$554 - $677 |
1.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Katy TX spend between $4,276 - $5,226 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Houston with 125 guests spend between $2,693 - $3,291 on wedding photography, which is about 7.4% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,276 - $5,226 |
11.7% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$285 - $349 |
0.8% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$403 - $493 |
1.1% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$319 - $389 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$576 - $704 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,693 - $3,291 |
7.4% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Houston is estimated to be $1,712 - $2,092. This service accounts for 4.7% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,712 - $2,092 |
4.7% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,712 - $2,092 |
4.7% |
