For a wedding with 250 guests in the Waco TX, the estimated total cost is around $87,316 - $106,720. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Waco TX is approximately $388. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $87,316 - $106,720.
The average wedding cost in Waco TX is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $87,316 - $106,720 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Lorena TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $273 - $333. This represents about 0.3% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $282 - $344.
In Lorena TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,548 - $1,892. This represents about 1.8% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,229 - $2,725 |
2.6% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$273 - $333 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$127 - $155 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$282 - $344 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,548 - $1,892 |
1.8% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in Waco TX is $1,226 - $1,498. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Waco TX area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,226 - $1,498 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,226 - $1,498 |
1.4% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Waco TX is $200 - $244. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.2% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$200 - $244 |
0.2% |
|
Hair Service
|
$82 - $100 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$69 - $85 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$49 - $59 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $11,818 - $14,444, which is 13.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Waco TX area is $852 - $1,042.
For a live band, couples in Waco TX typically budget around $2,450 - $2,994 which is 2.8% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$11,818 - $14,444 |
13.5% |
|
Artistic Performances
|
$1,319 - $1,612 |
1.5% |
|
Childrens Entertainment or Childcare
|
$1,014 - $1,240 |
1.2% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$852 - $1,042 |
1.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$381 - $465 |
0.4% |
|
Humor and Novelty
|
$495 - $605 |
0.6% |
|
Interactive Experiences
|
$631 - $771 |
0.7% |
|
Live Band
|
$2,450 - $2,994 |
2.8% |
|
Musician/s or Soloist or Ensemble
|
$762 - $932 |
0.9% |
|
Visual Spectacles
|
$3,914 - $4,784 |
4.5% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in Waco TX, you should budget approximately $45,296 - $55,362, which is about 51.9% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$45,296 - $55,362 |
51.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$6,876 - $8,404 |
7.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$13,154 - $16,077 |
15.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$20,511 - $25,069 |
23.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$4,756 - $5,812 |
5.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $7,925 - $9,686. This accounts for roughly 9.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$7,925 - $9,686 |
9.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$378 - $462 |
0.4% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$174 - $212 |
0.2% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$2,665 - $3,257 |
3.1% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$2,066 - $2,525 |
2.4% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$2,642 - $3,230 |
3.0% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,859 - $2,273.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,859 - $2,273 |
2.1% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$122 - $149 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$168 - $206 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,129 - $1,379 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$441 - $539 |
0.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,121 - $2,593. This is approximately 2.4% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,121 - $2,593 |
2.4% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$266 - $326 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$241 - $295 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$123 - $151 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$419 - $513 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$200 - $244 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$259 - $317 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$238 - $290 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$184 - $224 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$191 - $233 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $858 - $1,048, which is about 1.0% 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 $541 - $661, which is about 0.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,184 - $6,336 |
5.9% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,785 - $4,627 |
4.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$858 - $1,048 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$541 - $661 |
0.6% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $632 - $772.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$960 - $1,174 |
1.1% |
|
Lodging
|
$329 - $402 |
0.4% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$632 - $772 |
0.7% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Waco TX spend between $4,767 - $5,827 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 5.5% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Waco TX with 250 guests spend between $1,972 - $2,410 on wedding photography, which is about 2.3% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Waco TX is $1,506 - $1,840. This makes up a portion of your (1.7%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,767 - $5,827 |
5.5% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$236 - $288 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$314 - $384 |
0.4% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$264 - $322 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$476 - $582 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,972 - $2,410 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,506 - $1,840 |
1.7% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Waco TX is estimated to be $1,255 - $1,533. This service accounts for 1.4% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,255 - $1,533 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,255 - $1,533 |
1.4% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $2,476 - $3,026.
| Transportation Cost |
$2,476 - $3,026 |
2.8% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$2,045 - $2,499 |
2.3% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$431 - $527 |
0.5% |