Wedding Costs in Texas

Texas offers a massive wedding market with distinct regional styles. Dallas brings glamour, Austin delivers laid-back Hill Country charm, Houston offers cultural diversity, and San Antonio provides historic Tex-Mex elegance. The state's size means costs and styles vary significantly by region.

$33,500

Average Wedding Cost

$9,000

Average Venue Cost

160

Average Guest Count

+2%

vs National Average

Cost Index: 1.01x

A cost index of 1.01x means weddings in Texas cost approximately 1% more than the national average.

Estimated Vendor Costs in Texas

🏛️ Wedding Venue$10,605🍽️ Catering$7,575📸 Wedding Photographer$3,535🎥 Wedding Videographer$2,525💐 Wedding Florist$2,828🎵 DJ / Band$1,818📋 Wedding Planner / Coordinator$2,222🎂 Wedding Cake / Bakery$606👗 Wedding Dress / Attire$2,020💄 Hair & Makeup$606💍 Wedding Officiant$354✉️ Wedding Invitations / Stationery$505🚗 Wedding Transportation$808🪑 Wedding Rentals$1,818✨ Lighting & Decor$1,212

Popular Wedding Venues in Texas

  • ♥The Driskill Hotel (Austin)
  • ♥Ma Maison (Dripping Springs)
  • ♥The Bell Tower on 34th (Houston)
  • ♥Canyonwood Ridge (Dripping Springs)

Marriage License Requirements in Texas

License Fee

$82

Waiting Period

72 hours

Blood Test Required

No

Minimum Age

18 (under 18 prohibited since 2023)

License Valid For

90 days

Texas eliminated child marriage in 2023. The 72-hour waiting period is waived for active military and those who complete a premarital education course.

Local Wedding Traditions

  • ★Everything's bigger in Texas — large guest counts and venues
  • ★BBQ brisket reception menus
  • ★Texas two-step first dance
  • ★Cowboy boot formal wear

Best Seasons to Marry

  • ☀Spring (March-May)
  • ☀Fall (October-November)

Off-season weddings can save 20-40% on venue and vendor costs.

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