For a wedding with 400 guests in the Houston TX, the estimated total cost is around $108,624 - $132,762. 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 $302. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $108,624 - $132,762.
The average wedding cost in Houston TX is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $108,624 - $132,762 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Katy TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $563 - $688. 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 $607 - $741.
In Katy TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $3,361 - $4,107. This represents about 3.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$4,784 - $5,848 |
4.4% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$563 - $688 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$255 - $311 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$607 - $741 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$3,361 - $4,107 |
3.1% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Houston TX is $1,967 - $2,404. 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 $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,967 - $2,404 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,967 - $2,404 |
1.8% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Houston TX is $270 - $330. 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 |
$270 - $330 |
0.2% |
|
Hair Service
|
$116 - $142 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$96 - $118 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$58 - $70 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,974 - $2,412, which is 1.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Houston TX area is $1,368 - $1,672.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,974 - $2,412 |
1.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,368 - $1,672 |
1.3% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$606 - $740 |
0.6% |
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 Houston TX, you should budget approximately $56,146 - $68,622, which is about 51.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$56,146 - $68,622 |
51.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$12,335 - $15,077 |
11.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$23,954 - $29,278 |
22.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$12,092 - $14,779 |
11.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$7,764 - $9,490 |
7.1% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $7,237 - $8,845. This accounts for roughly 6.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$7,237 - $8,845 |
6.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$617 - $754 |
0.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$276 - $338 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$848 - $1,036 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,488 - $3,040 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,588 - $1,940 |
1.5% |
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 $3,019 - $3,689.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$3,019 - $3,689 |
2.8% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$129 - $157 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$175 - $213 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,775 - $2,169 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$941 - $1,150 |
0.9% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $4,531 - $5,537. This is approximately 4.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$4,531 - $5,537 |
4.2% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$573 - $701 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$510 - $624 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$264 - $322 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$874 - $1,068 |
0.8% |
|
Postage
|
$445 - $543 |
0.4% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$561 - $685 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$514 - $628 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$387 - $473 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$403 - $493 |
0.4% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,746 - $2,134, which is about 1.6% 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 $1,054 - $1,288, which is about 1.0% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$11,308 - $13,820 |
10.4% |
|
Earrings
|
$381 - $465 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$7,636 - $9,332 |
7.0% |
|
Necklace
|
$491 - $601 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,746 - $2,134 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,054 - $1,288 |
1.0% |
Officiant
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Houston TX area is $253 - $309. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$253 - $309 |
0.2% |
|
Officiant
|
$253 - $309 |
0.2% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $993 - $1,213.
| Other Events Cost |
$993 - $1,213 |
0.9% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$993 - $1,213 |
0.9% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$404 - $494 |
0.4% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Houston TX spend between $7,282 - $8,900 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 6.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Houston TX with 400 guests spend between $3,159 - $3,861 on wedding photography, which is about 2.9% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Houston TX is $2,423 - $2,961. This makes up a portion of your (2.2%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,282 - $8,900 |
6.7% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$289 - $353 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$429 - $525 |
0.4% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$423 - $517 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$559 - $683 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,159 - $3,861 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,423 - $2,961 |
2.2% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Houston TX is estimated to be $4,373 - $5,345. This service accounts for 4.0% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$4,373 - $5,345 |
4.0% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$4,373 - $5,345 |
4.0% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $4,085 - $4,993.
| Transportation Cost |
$4,085 - $4,993 |
3.8% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$516 - $630 |
0.5% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$3,569 - $4,363 |
3.3% |