Ever wonder just how much it would cost to have a wedding? The information below was recently compiled by CostOfWeddings.com and breaks down the average cost of a wedding in Texas. After talking to some of the more prominent wedding vendors in the Austin area, I can say that most of these numbers are pretty darn accurate.
Attire: $1,762 to $2,888
Bride accessories: $224 to $367
Groom accessories: $118 to $193
Groom suit/tux: $162 to $265
Hair/makeup service: $118 to $193
Headpiece/veil: $210 to $344
Wedding dress: $930 to $1,526
Ceremony: $2,029 to $3,329
Ceremony accessories: $131 to $215
Ceremony decorations: $390 to $641
Ceremony location: $457 to $749
Officiate/pastor/priest: $164 to $269
Rehearsal dinner: $887 to $1,455
Entertainment: $1,062 to $3,711
Ceremony/reception band: $1,333 to $2,187
Ceremony/reception DJ: $509 to $835
Ceremony/reception musicians: $420 to $689
Flowers: $1,421 to $2,333
Boutonnieres/corsages: $124 to $204
Bride bouquet: $106 to $174
Bridesmaid bouquets: $169 to $278
Ceremony flowers: $303 to $498
Flower girl flowers: $34 to $56
Reception flowers: $685 to $1,123
Gifts and Favors: $713 to $1,171
Gifts for attendant: $330 to $542
Gifts for each other: $266 to $437
Gifts for parents: $117 to $192
Invitations and Stationery: $672 to $1,106
Bridal shower invitations: $70 to $116
Guestbook: $34 to $56
Invitations & reply cards: $298 to $490
Personal stationery: $94 to $154
Save the date cards: $115 to $189
Thank you cards: $61 to $101
Jewelry: $4,324 to $7,095
Engagement ring: $3,218 to $5,280
Her ring: $649 to $1,065
His ring: $457 to $750
Honeymoon/Planning: $3,522 to $5,778
Honeymoon: $2,591 to $4,251
Bridal consultant/planner: $931 to $1,527
Photographer/Videographer: $2,454 to $4,026
Photographer: $1,421 to $2,332
Videographer: $1,033 to $1,694
Reception: $10,928 to $17,932
Reception beverages/bartender: $1,548 to $2,541
Bride/groom hotel: $195 to $319
Cake: $374 to $614
Cake knife set: $30 to $49
Cake topper: $29 to $47
Reception decorations/centerpieces: $748 to $1,228
Favors: $250 to $410
Reception food service: $5,272 to $8,651
Reception location: $1,714 to $2,813
Reception rentals: $768 to $1,260
Transportation: $677 to $1,111
Car rental: $211 to $347
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