For a wedding with 400 guests in the Dallas TX, the estimated total cost is around $68,369 - $83,562. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Dallas TX is approximately $190. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $68,369 - $83,562.
The average wedding cost in Dallas TX is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $68,369 - $83,562 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Fort Worth TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,389 - $1,697. This represents about 2.0% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,389 - $1,697 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,389 - $1,697 |
2.0% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,244 - $1,520, which is 1.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Dallas TX area is $1,244 - $1,520.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,244 - $1,520 |
1.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,244 - $1,520 |
1.8% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in Dallas TX, you should budget approximately $48,999 - $59,887, which is about 71.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$48,999 - $59,887 |
71.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$10,479 - $12,807 |
15.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$20,346 - $24,868 |
29.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$10,786 - $13,182 |
15.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$7,388 - $9,030 |
10.8% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,842 - $4,696. This accounts for roughly 5.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,842 - $4,696 |
5.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,344 - $2,864 |
3.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,499 - $1,832 |
2.2% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $587 - $717. This is approximately 0.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$587 - $717 |
0.9% |
|
Guest Book
|
$239 - $293 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$347 - $425 |
0.5% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $776 - $948, which is about 1.1% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$4,170 - $5,096 |
6.1% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,394 - $4,148 |
5.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$776 - $948 |
1.1% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$408 - $498 |
0.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Fort Worth TX spend between $2,872 - $3,510 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 4.2% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Dallas TX with 400 guests spend between $2,872 - $3,510 on wedding photography, which is about 4.2% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,872 - $3,510 |
4.2% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,872 - $3,510 |
4.2% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Dallas TX is estimated to be $1,901 - $2,323. This service accounts for 2.8% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,901 - $2,323 |
2.8% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,901 - $2,323 |
2.8% |