For a wedding with 400 guests in the Houston TX, the estimated total cost is around $95,582 - $116,822. 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 $266. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $95,582 - $116,822.
The average wedding cost in Houston TX is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $95,582 - $116,822 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 $433 - $529. This represents about 0.5% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $466 - $570.
In Spring TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,549 - $3,115. This represents about 2.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,649 - $4,459 |
3.8% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$433 - $529 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$201 - $245 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$466 - $570 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,549 - $3,115 |
2.7% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Houston TX is $1,895 - $2,317. 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 |
$1,895 - $2,317 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,895 - $2,317 |
2.0% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Houston TX is $269 - $329. 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 |
$269 - $329 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$115 - $141 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$96 - $118 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$58 - $70 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $6,006 - $7,340, which is 6.3% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Houston TX area is $1,182 - $1,444.
For a live band, couples in Houston TX typically budget around $3,235 - $3,953 which is 3.4% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$6,006 - $7,340 |
6.3% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,182 - $1,444 |
1.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$524 - $640 |
0.5% |
|
Live Band
|
$3,235 - $3,953 |
3.4% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$1,066 - $1,302 |
1.1% |
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 $48,404 - $59,160, which is about 50.6% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$48,404 - $59,160 |
50.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$10,611 - $12,969 |
11.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$20,459 - $25,005 |
21.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$9,779 - $11,953 |
10.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$7,555 - $9,233 |
7.9% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $7,358 - $8,994. This accounts for roughly 7.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$7,358 - $8,994 |
7.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$576 - $704 |
0.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$262 - $320 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$1,333 - $1,629 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$857 - $1,047 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,642 - $3,229 |
2.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,689 - $2,065 |
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 $2,919 - $3,567.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$2,919 - $3,567 |
3.1% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$127 - $155 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$172 - $210 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,719 - $2,101 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$901 - $1,101 |
0.9% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $4,482 - $5,478. This is approximately 4.7% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$4,482 - $5,478 |
4.7% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$565 - $691 |
0.6% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$502 - $614 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$263 - $321 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$842 - $1,029 |
0.9% |
|
Postage
|
$475 - $581 |
0.5% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$552 - $674 |
0.6% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$502 - $614 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$383 - $468 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$399 - $487 |
0.4% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,338 - $1,636, which is about 1.4% 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 $812 - $992, which is about 0.8% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$7,959 - $9,727 |
8.3% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$5,809 - $7,099 |
6.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,338 - $1,636 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$812 - $992 |
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 $869 - $1,063.
| Other Events Cost |
$869 - $1,063 |
0.9% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$869 - $1,063 |
0.9% |
| Other Items Cost |
$403 - $493 |
0.4% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$403 - $493 |
0.4% |
On average, couples in Houston TX spend between $5,550 - $6,784 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 5.8% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Houston TX with 400 guests spend between $2,685 - $3,281 on wedding photography, which is about 2.8% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Houston TX is $2,041 - $2,495. This makes up a portion of your (2.1%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,550 - $6,784 |
5.8% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$408 - $498 |
0.4% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$417 - $509 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,685 - $3,281 |
2.8% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,041 - $2,495 |
2.1% |
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Houston TX is estimated to be $1,833 - $2,241. This service accounts for 1.9% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,833 - $2,241 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,833 - $2,241 |
1.9% |
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 |
3.9% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$3,732 - $4,562 |
3.9% |