For a wedding with 400 guests in the Houston TX, the estimated total cost is around $91,087 - $111,329. 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 $253. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $91,087 - $111,329.
The average wedding cost in Houston TX is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $91,087 - $111,329 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Tomball TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $307 - $375. This represents about 0.3% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $330 - $404.
In Tomball TX, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,809 - $2,211. This represents about 2.0% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,588 - $3,163 |
2.8% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$307 - $375 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$141 - $173 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$330 - $404 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,809 - $2,211 |
2.0% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Houston TX is $1,947 - $2,379. 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 |
$1,947 - $2,379 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,947 - $2,379 |
2.1% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Houston TX is $265 - $323. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.3% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$265 - $323 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$113 - $138 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$95 - $116 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$58 - $70 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,807 - $2,209, 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 $1,252 - $1,530.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,807 - $2,209 |
2.0% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,252 - $1,530 |
1.4% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$555 - $679 |
0.6% |
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 $50,821 - $62,115, which is about 55.8% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$50,821 - $62,115 |
55.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$10,949 - $13,382 |
12.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$21,110 - $25,801 |
23.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$10,968 - $13,406 |
12.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$7,795 - $9,527 |
8.6% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $6,879 - $8,407. This accounts for roughly 7.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$6,879 - $8,407 |
7.6% |
|
Bouquets
|
$566 - $692 |
0.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$257 - $315 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$1,291 - $1,577 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$757 - $925 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,444 - $2,988 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,563 - $1,911 |
1.7% |
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $2,648 - $3,236.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$2,648 - $3,236 |
2.9% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,774 - $2,168 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$874 - $1,068 |
1.0% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $3,470 - $4,241. This is approximately 3.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$3,470 - $4,241 |
3.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$548 - $670 |
0.6% |
|
Guest Book
|
$256 - $312 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$812 - $992 |
0.9% |
|
Postage
|
$469 - $573 |
0.5% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$534 - $652 |
0.6% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$482 - $590 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$369 - $451 |
0.4% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $996 - $1,218, which is about 1.1% 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 $716 - $876, which is about 0.8% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$6,770 - $8,274 |
7.4% |
|
Bracelet
|
$223 - $273 |
0.2% |
|
Earrings
|
$222 - $272 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,327 - $5,289 |
4.8% |
|
Necklace
|
$284 - $348 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$996 - $1,218 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$716 - $876 |
0.8% |
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 |
0.3% |
|
Officiant
|
$253 - $309 |
0.3% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $922 - $1,126.
| Other Events Cost |
$922 - $1,126 |
1.0% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$922 - $1,126 |
1.0% |
| Other Items Cost |
$403 - $493 |
0.4% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$403 - $493 |
0.4% |
On average, couples in Houston TX spend between $6,642 - $8,118 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Houston TX with 400 guests spend between $2,846 - $3,478 on wedding photography, which is about 3.1% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Houston TX is $2,163 - $2,643. This makes up a portion of your (2.4%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,642 - $8,118 |
7.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$358 - $438 |
0.4% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$417 - $509 |
0.5% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$312 - $382 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$546 - $668 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,846 - $3,478 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,163 - $2,643 |
2.4% |
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Houston TX is estimated to be $1,942 - $2,374. This service accounts for 2.1% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,942 - $2,374 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,942 - $2,374 |
2.1% |
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $3,732 - $4,562.
| Transportation Cost |
$3,732 - $4,562 |
4.1% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$3,732 - $4,562 |
4.1% |