For a wedding with 250 guests in the College Station TX, the estimated total cost is around $39,882 - $48,744. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in College Station TX is approximately $177. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $39,882 - $48,744.
The average wedding cost in College Station TX is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $39,882 - $48,744 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in College Station TX is $997 - $1,219. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the College Station TX area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$997 - $1,219 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$997 - $1,219 |
2.5% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,271 - $1,553, which is 3.2% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the College Station TX area is $887 - $1,085.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,271 - $1,553 |
3.2% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$887 - $1,085 |
2.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$383 - $469 |
1.0% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in College Station TX, you should budget approximately $27,695 - $33,849, which is about 69.4% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$27,695 - $33,849 |
69.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$5,516 - $6,742 |
13.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$10,730 - $13,114 |
26.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$7,538 - $9,213 |
18.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,911 - $4,781 |
9.8% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,814 - $4,662. This accounts for roughly 9.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,814 - $4,662 |
9.6% |
|
Bouquets
|
$390 - $476 |
1.0% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$174 - $212 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$504 - $616 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,259 - $1,539 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$780 - $954 |
2.0% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,581 - $1,933. This is approximately 4.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,581 - $1,933 |
4.0% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$254 - $310 |
0.6% |
|
Guest Book
|
$119 - $145 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$418 - $510 |
1.0% |
|
Postage
|
$215 - $263 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$225 - $275 |
0.6% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$171 - $209 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$180 - $220 |
0.5% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $680 - $831.
| Other Events Cost |
$680 - $831 |
1.7% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$680 - $831 |
1.7% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$364 - $444 |
0.9% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in College Station TX spend between $3,480 - $4,254 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in College Station TX with 250 guests spend between $2,009 - $2,455 on wedding photography, which is about 5.0% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in College Station TX is $1,472 - $1,799. This makes up a portion of your (3.7%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,480 - $4,254 |
8.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,009 - $2,455 |
5.0% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,472 - $1,799 |
3.7% |