For a wedding with 175 guests in the Houston TX, the estimated total cost is around $47,267 - $57,771. 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 TX is approximately $300. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $47,267 - $57,771.
The average wedding cost in Houston TX is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $47,267 - $57,771 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Houston TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $328 - $400. 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 $353 - $431.
In Houston TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,952 - $2,386. This represents about 4.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,780 - $3,398 |
5.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$328 - $400 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$148 - $180 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$353 - $431 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,952 - $2,386 |
4.1% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Houston TX is $614 - $750. 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 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$614 - $750 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$614 - $750 |
1.3% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,878 - $4,740, which is 8.2% of your total.
For a live band, couples in Houston TX typically budget around $3,351 - $4,095 which is 7.1% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,878 - $4,740 |
8.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$527 - $645 |
1.1% |
|
Live Band
|
$3,351 - $4,095 |
7.1% |
Event Venue
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 $18,563 - $22,689, which is about 39.3% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$18,563 - $22,689 |
39.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,188 - $3,896 |
6.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$6,190 - $7,566 |
13.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$6,937 - $8,479 |
14.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,248 - $2,748 |
4.8% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,362 - $4,109. This accounts for roughly 7.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,362 - $4,109 |
7.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$623 - $761 |
1.3% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$279 - $341 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$766 - $936 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$777 - $949 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$496 - $606 |
1.0% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,008 - $1,232. This is approximately 2.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,008 - $1,232 |
2.1% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$170 - $208 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$78 - $96 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$259 - $317 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$114 - $140 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$151 - $185 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$115 - $141 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$120 - $146 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,013 - $1,238, 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 $610 - $746, which is about 1.3% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$6,048 - $7,392 |
12.8% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,425 - $5,409 |
9.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,013 - $1,238 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$610 - $746 |
1.3% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$404 - $494 |
0.9% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Houston TX spend between $5,230 - $6,392 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.1% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Houston TX with 175 guests spend between $2,750 - $3,362 on wedding photography, which is about 5.8% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Houston TX is $2,110 - $2,578. That's about 4.5% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,230 - $6,392 |
11.1% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$370 - $452 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,750 - $3,362 |
5.8% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,110 - $2,578 |
4.5% |
Planner/Coordinator
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,016 - $2,464 |
4.3% |
|
Hourly Services
|
$2,016 - $2,464 |
4.3% |
