For a wedding with 250 guests in the Houston TX, the estimated total cost is around $77,526 - $94,754. 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 $345. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $77,526 - $94,754.
The average wedding cost in Houston TX is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $77,526 - $94,754 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Spring TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $360 - $440. 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 $372 - $454.
In Spring TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,047 - $2,501. This represents about 2.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,946 - $3,600 |
3.8% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$360 - $440 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$167 - $205 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$372 - $454 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,047 - $2,501 |
2.6% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in Houston TX is $966 - $1,180. 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 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$966 - $1,180 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$966 - $1,180 |
1.2% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Houston TX is $263 - $321. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.3% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$263 - $321 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$111 - $135 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$94 - $114 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$59 - $72 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,589 - $1,942, which is 2.0% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Houston TX area is $1,098 - $1,342.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,589 - $1,942 |
2.0% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,098 - $1,342 |
1.4% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$491 - $600 |
0.6% |
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 Houston TX, you should budget approximately $35,324 - $43,174, which is about 45.6% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$35,324 - $43,174 |
45.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$5,362 - $6,554 |
6.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$10,259 - $12,539 |
13.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$15,994 - $19,548 |
20.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,709 - $4,533 |
4.8% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $6,820 - $8,336. This accounts for roughly 8.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$6,820 - $8,336 |
8.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$527 - $645 |
0.7% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$242 - $296 |
0.3% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$2,102 - $2,569 |
2.7% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,628 - $1,990 |
2.1% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$2,321 - $2,837 |
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 $1,982 - $2,422.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,982 - $2,422 |
2.6% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$136 - $166 |
0.2% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$187 - $229 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$880 - $1,076 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$779 - $952 |
1.0% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $3,730 - $4,558. This is approximately 4.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$3,730 - $4,558 |
4.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$472 - $576 |
0.6% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$426 - $520 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$219 - $267 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$742 - $906 |
1.0% |
|
Postage
|
$337 - $411 |
0.4% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$460 - $562 |
0.6% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$417 - $509 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$322 - $394 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$337 - $411 |
0.4% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,080 - $1,320, 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 $681 - $833, which is about 0.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,976 - $7,304 |
7.7% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,215 - $5,151 |
5.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,080 - $1,320 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$681 - $833 |
0.9% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $814 - $994.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,237 - $1,511 |
1.6% |
|
Lodging
|
$423 - $517 |
0.5% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$814 - $994 |
1.0% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Houston TX spend between $12,920 - $15,792 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 16.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Houston TX with 250 guests spend between $2,542 - $3,106 on wedding photography, which is about 3.3% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Houston TX is $1,940 - $2,372. This makes up a portion of your (2.5%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$12,920 - $15,792 |
16.7% |
|
Additional Hours of Coverage
|
$333 - $407 |
0.4% |
|
Custom USB Drives or Digital Delivery
|
$233 - $285 |
0.3% |
|
Destination/Travel Fees
|
$1,350 - $1,650 |
1.7% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$285 - $349 |
0.4% |
|
Drone Photography/Videography
|
$471 - $575 |
0.6% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$422 - $516 |
0.5% |
|
Live Streaming Services
|
$837 - $1,023 |
1.1% |
|
Parent Albums
|
$474 - $580 |
0.6% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$427 - $521 |
0.6% |
|
Photography/Videography Add-Ons
|
$500 - $612 |
0.6% |
|
Pre-Wedding or Post-Wedding Photoshoot
|
$609 - $745 |
0.8% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$319 - $389 |
0.4% |
|
Raw Footage
|
$594 - $726 |
0.8% |
|
Second Photographer/Shooter
|
$509 - $623 |
0.7% |
|
Specialty Prints
|
$499 - $609 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$576 - $704 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,542 - $3,106 |
3.3% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,940 - $2,372 |
2.5% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Houston TX is estimated to be $1,616 - $1,975. This service accounts for 2.1% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,616 - $1,975 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,616 - $1,975 |
2.1% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $2,159 - $2,639.
| Transportation Cost |
$2,159 - $2,639 |
2.8% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$1,638 - $2,002 |
2.1% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$521 - $637 |
0.7% |