For a wedding with 175 guests in the Houston TX, the estimated total cost is around $40,568 - $49,583. 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 $258. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $40,568 - $49,583.
The average wedding cost in Houston TX is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $40,568 - $49,583 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In United States, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $278 - $340. This represents about 0.7% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $287 - $351.
In United States, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,580 - $1,932. This represents about 3.9% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,275 - $2,781 |
5.6% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$278 - $340 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$130 - $158 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$287 - $351 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,580 - $1,932 |
3.9% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Houston TX is $654 - $800. 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 $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$654 - $800 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$654 - $800 |
1.6% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Houston TX is $231 - $283. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.6% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$231 - $283 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$94 - $114 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$79 - $97 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$59 - $72 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,601 - $1,957, which is 3.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Houston TX area is $1,107 - $1,353.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,601 - $1,957 |
3.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,107 - $1,353 |
2.7% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$494 - $604 |
1.2% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in Houston TX, you should budget approximately $10,185 - $12,449, which is about 25.1% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$10,185 - $12,449 |
25.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,497 - $4,274 |
8.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$6,689 - $8,175 |
16.5% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,655 - $5,689. This accounts for roughly 11.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,655 - $5,689 |
11.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$491 - $600 |
1.2% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$225 - $275 |
0.6% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,424 - $1,740 |
3.5% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,103 - $1,349 |
2.7% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,412 - $1,726 |
3.5% |
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 $1,183 - $1,445.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,183 - $1,445 |
2.9% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$123 - $151 |
0.3% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$170 - $208 |
0.4% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$573 - $701 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$316 - $386 |
0.8% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,526 - $1,866. This is approximately 3.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,526 - $1,866 |
3.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$192 - $234 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$172 - $210 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$89 - $109 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$301 - $367 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$149 - $183 |
0.4% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$186 - $228 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$170 - $208 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$131 - $161 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$136 - $166 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $840 - $1,026, which is about 2.1% 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 $529 - $647, which is about 1.3% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$6,153 - $7,521 |
15.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,784 - $5,848 |
11.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$840 - $1,026 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$529 - $647 |
1.3% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $820 - $1,002.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,247 - $1,524 |
3.1% |
|
Lodging
|
$427 - $521 |
1.1% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$820 - $1,002 |
2.0% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Houston TX spend between $6,190 - $7,566 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 15.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Houston TX with 175 guests spend between $2,561 - $3,131 on wedding photography, which is about 6.3% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Houston TX is $1,956 - $2,390. This makes up a portion of your (4.8%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,190 - $7,566 |
15.3% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$285 - $349 |
0.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$358 - $438 |
0.9% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$454 - $554 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$576 - $704 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,561 - $3,131 |
6.3% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,956 - $2,390 |
4.8% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Houston TX is estimated to be $1,628 - $1,990. This service accounts for 4.0% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,628 - $1,990 |
4.0% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,628 - $1,990 |
4.0% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $3,038 - $3,714.
| Transportation Cost |
$3,038 - $3,714 |
7.5% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$1,013 - $1,238 |
2.5% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$521 - $637 |
1.3% |
|
Unique Transportation
|
$684 - $836 |
1.7% |
|
Vintage/luxury Car Rental
|
$821 - $1,003 |
2.0% |