For a wedding with 400 guests in the San Antonio TX, the estimated total cost is around $120,813 - $147,661. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in San Antonio TX is approximately $336. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $120,813 - $147,661.
The average wedding cost in San Antonio TX is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $120,813 - $147,661 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In San Antonio TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $203 - $249. This represents about 0.2% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $211 - $257.
In San Antonio TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,157 - $1,415. This represents about 1.0% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,667 - $2,037 |
1.4% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$203 - $249 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$95 - $117 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$211 - $257 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,157 - $1,415 |
1.0% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in San Antonio TX is $1,916 - $2,342. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the San Antonio TX area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,916 - $2,342 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,916 - $2,342 |
1.6% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in San Antonio TX is $243 - $297. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.2% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$243 - $297 |
0.2% |
|
Hair Service
|
$100 - $122 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$86 - $105 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$58 - $70 |
0.0% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,462 - $1,786, which is 1.2% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the San Antonio TX area is $1,011 - $1,235.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,462 - $1,786 |
1.2% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,011 - $1,235 |
0.8% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$451 - $551 |
0.4% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in San Antonio TX, you should budget approximately $79,452 - $97,108, which is about 65.8% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$79,452 - $97,108 |
65.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$11,216 - $13,708 |
9.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$21,454 - $26,222 |
17.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$39,024 - $47,696 |
32.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$7,758 - $9,482 |
6.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $12,208 - $14,920. This accounts for roughly 10.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$12,208 - $14,920 |
10.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$467 - $571 |
0.4% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$214 - $262 |
0.2% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$4,167 - $5,093 |
3.4% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$3,228 - $3,946 |
2.7% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$4,131 - $5,049 |
3.4% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $2,919 - $3,567.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$2,919 - $3,567 |
2.4% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$110 - $134 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$151 - $185 |
0.1% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,842 - $2,252 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$815 - $997 |
0.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $3,997 - $4,885. This is approximately 3.3% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$3,997 - $4,885 |
3.3% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$491 - $601 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$443 - $541 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$227 - $277 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$805 - $983 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$383 - $469 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$480 - $586 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$453 - $553 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$352 - $430 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$364 - $444 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $656 - $802, which is about 0.5% 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 $414 - $506, which is about 0.3% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$4,473 - $5,467 |
3.7% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,403 - $4,159 |
2.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$656 - $802 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$414 - $506 |
0.3% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $749 - $915.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,963 - $2,399 |
1.6% |
|
After-party
|
$1,214 - $1,484 |
1.0% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$749 - $915 |
0.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in San Antonio TX spend between $6,020 - $7,358 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 5.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in San Antonio TX with 400 guests spend between $2,338 - $2,858 on wedding photography, which is about 1.9% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in San Antonio TX is $2,137 - $2,611. This makes up a portion of your (1.8%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,020 - $7,358 |
5.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$281 - $343 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$383 - $469 |
0.3% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$314 - $384 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$567 - $693 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,338 - $2,858 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,137 - $2,611 |
1.8% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $4,495 - $5,493.
| Transportation Cost |
$4,495 - $5,493 |
3.7% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$3,982 - $4,866 |
3.3% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$513 - $627 |
0.4% |