For a wedding with 400 guests in the Houston TX, the estimated total cost is around $105,146 - $128,512. 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 $292. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $105,146 - $128,512.
The average wedding cost in Houston TX is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $105,146 - $128,512 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Houston TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $243 - $297. 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 $263 - $321.
In Houston TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,517 - $1,854. This represents about 1.4% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,136 - $2,610 |
2.0% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$243 - $297 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$113 - $139 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$263 - $321 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,517 - $1,854 |
1.4% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Houston TX is $231 - $283. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.2% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$231 - $283 |
0.2% |
|
Hair Service
|
$93 - $113 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$76 - $92 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$63 - $77 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $4,633 - $5,663, which is 4.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Houston TX area is $1,018 - $1,244.
For a live band, couples in Houston TX typically budget around $2,375 - $2,903 which is 2.3% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$4,633 - $5,663 |
4.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,018 - $1,244 |
1.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$381 - $465 |
0.4% |
|
Live Band
|
$2,375 - $2,903 |
2.3% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$860 - $1,051 |
0.8% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,274 - $6,446. This accounts for roughly 5.0% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,274 - $6,446 |
5.0% |
|
Bouquets
|
$459 - $561 |
0.4% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$207 - $253 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$604 - $738 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,592 - $3,168 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,412 - $1,726 |
1.3% |
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $4,259 - $5,205.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$4,259 - $5,205 |
4.1% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$129 - $157 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$154 - $188 |
0.1% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,659 - $2,027 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$2,318 - $2,833 |
2.2% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $11,287 - $13,795. This is approximately 10.7% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$11,287 - $13,795 |
10.7% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$1,364 - $1,667 |
1.3% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$1,169 - $1,429 |
1.1% |
|
Guest Book
|
$643 - $785 |
0.6% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$2,347 - $2,869 |
2.2% |
|
Postage
|
$1,391 - $1,701 |
1.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$1,335 - $1,631 |
1.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$1,188 - $1,452 |
1.1% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$896 - $1,096 |
0.9% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$954 - $1,166 |
0.9% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $960 - $1,174, which is about 0.9% 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 HIM) is estimated at $568 - $694, which is about 0.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$6,312 - $7,714 |
6.0% |
|
Bracelet
|
$185 - $227 |
0.2% |
|
Earrings
|
$161 - $197 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,224 - $5,162 |
4.0% |
|
Necklace
|
$213 - $261 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$960 - $1,174 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$568 - $694 |
0.5% |
On average, couples in Houston TX spend between $5,555 - $6,789 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 5.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Houston TX with 400 guests spend between $2,178 - $2,662 on wedding photography, which is about 2.1% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Houston TX is $1,472 - $1,799. This makes up a portion of your (1.4%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,555 - $6,789 |
5.3% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$270 - $330 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$365 - $446 |
0.3% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$364 - $444 |
0.3% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$332 - $406 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$575 - $703 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,178 - $2,662 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,472 - $1,799 |
1.4% |
The cost for a Full Service in Houston TX is estimated to be $3,524 - $4,308. This service accounts for 3.4% of your total budget.
The cost for a Month of Direction in Houston TX is estimated to be $1,118 - $1,366. This service accounts for 1.1% of your total budget.
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$7,469 - $9,129 |
7.1% |
|
A La Carte Services
|
$1,018 - $1,244 |
1.0% |
|
Full Service
|
$3,524 - $4,308 |
3.4% |
|
Month of Direction
|
$1,118 - $1,366 |
1.1% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$57,991 - $70,877 |
55.2% |