For a wedding with 400 guests in the Houston TX, the estimated total cost is around $87,688 - $107,174. 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 $244. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $87,688 - $107,174.
The average wedding cost in Houston TX is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $87,688 - $107,174 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Sugar Land TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $545 - $666. This represents about 0.6% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $563 - $688.
In Sugar Land TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $3,092 - $3,779. This represents about 3.5% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$4,452 - $5,442 |
5.1% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$545 - $666 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$254 - $310 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$563 - $688 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$3,092 - $3,779 |
3.5% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Sugar Land TX is $259 - $317. 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 |
$259 - $317 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$109 - $133 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$92 - $112 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$59 - $72 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,688 - $2,064, which is 1.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Houston TX area is $1,167 - $1,427.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,688 - $2,064 |
1.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,167 - $1,427 |
1.3% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$521 - $637 |
0.6% |
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 $51,184 - $62,558, which is about 58.4% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$51,184 - $62,558 |
58.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$11,366 - $13,892 |
13.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$21,744 - $26,576 |
24.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$10,211 - $12,481 |
11.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$7,862 - $9,610 |
9.0% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $8,089 - $9,887. This accounts for roughly 9.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$8,089 - $9,887 |
9.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$511 - $625 |
0.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$235 - $287 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$1,964 - $2,400 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$764 - $934 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,703 - $3,303 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,913 - $2,338 |
2.2% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $4,420 - $5,402. This is approximately 5.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$4,420 - $5,402 |
5.0% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$719 - $879 |
0.8% |
|
Guest Book
|
$331 - $405 |
0.4% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$1,130 - $1,381 |
1.3% |
|
Postage
|
$600 - $734 |
0.7% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$637 - $779 |
0.7% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$492 - $602 |
0.6% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$510 - $624 |
0.6% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,640 - $2,004, which is about 1.9% 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 $1,035 - $1,265, which is about 1.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$3,907 - $4,775 |
4.5% |
|
Bracelet
|
$378 - $462 |
0.4% |
|
Earrings
|
$376 - $460 |
0.4% |
|
Necklace
|
$478 - $584 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,640 - $2,004 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,035 - $1,265 |
1.2% |
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Houston TX area is $251 - $307. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$251 - $307 |
0.3% |
|
Officiant
|
$251 - $307 |
0.3% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $864 - $1,056.
| Other Events Cost |
$864 - $1,056 |
1.0% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$864 - $1,056 |
1.0% |
On average, couples in Houston TX spend between $6,547 - $8,001 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.5% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Houston TX with 400 guests spend between $3,203 - $3,915 on wedding photography, which is about 3.7% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Houston TX is $2,446 - $2,990. This makes up a portion of your (2.8%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,547 - $8,001 |
7.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$471 - $575 |
0.5% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$427 - $521 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,203 - $3,915 |
3.7% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,446 - $2,990 |
2.8% |
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Houston TX is estimated to be $1,717 - $2,099. This service accounts for 2.0% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,717 - $2,099 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,717 - $2,099 |
2.0% |
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $4,309 - $5,267.
| Transportation Cost |
$4,309 - $5,267 |
4.9% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$521 - $637 |
0.6% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$3,788 - $4,630 |
4.3% |