For a wedding with 400 guests in the Houston TX, the estimated total cost is around $44,076 - $53,870. 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 $122. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $44,076 - $53,870.
The average wedding cost in Houston TX is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $44,076 - $53,870 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Spring TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $601 - $735. This represents about 1.4% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $621 - $759.
In Spring TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $3,413 - $4,171. This represents about 7.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$4,916 - $6,008 |
11.2% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$601 - $735 |
1.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$281 - $343 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$621 - $759 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$3,413 - $4,171 |
7.7% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Spring TX is $269 - $329. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.6% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$269 - $329 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$114 - $140 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$96 - $118 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$59 - $72 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,780 - $2,176, which is 4.0% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Houston TX area is $1,230 - $1,504.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,780 - $2,176 |
4.0% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,230 - $1,504 |
2.8% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$550 - $672 |
1.2% |
Event Venue
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 $8,099 - $9,899, which is about 18.4% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$8,099 - $9,899 |
18.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$8,099 - $9,899 |
18.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $9,919 - $12,123. This accounts for roughly 22.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$9,919 - $12,123 |
22.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$548 - $670 |
1.2% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$251 - $307 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$1,286 - $1,572 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$4,414 - $5,394 |
10.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$3,420 - $4,180 |
7.8% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $4,147 - $5,069. This is approximately 9.4% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$4,147 - $5,069 |
9.4% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$678 - $828 |
1.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$313 - $383 |
0.7% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$1,064 - $1,300 |
2.4% |
|
Postage
|
$542 - $662 |
1.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$601 - $735 |
1.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$466 - $570 |
1.1% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$483 - $591 |
1.1% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,781 - $2,177, which is about 4.0% 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 $1,123 - $1,373, which is about 2.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$2,904 - $3,550 |
6.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,781 - $2,177 |
4.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,123 - $1,373 |
2.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Spring TX spend between $5,922 - $7,238 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 13.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Houston TX with 400 guests spend between $2,847 - $3,479 on wedding photography, which is about 6.5% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Houston TX is $2,174 - $2,657. This makes up a portion of your (4.9%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,922 - $7,238 |
13.4% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$475 - $581 |
1.1% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$427 - $521 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,847 - $3,479 |
6.5% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,174 - $2,657 |
4.9% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Houston TX is estimated to be $1,810 - $2,212. This service accounts for 4.1% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,810 - $2,212 |
4.1% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,810 - $2,212 |
4.1% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $4,309 - $5,267.
| Transportation Cost |
$4,309 - $5,267 |
9.8% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$521 - $637 |
1.2% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$3,788 - $4,630 |
8.6% |