Cost guide · 2026
Average wedding cost in Texas
What a Texas wedding actually costs in 2026 — statewide averages and per-metro breakdowns from Austin to Houston to the Hill Country.
The 60-second answer
The average Texas wedding in 2026 runs ~$28,500 for 100 guests — about 8% below the national average. Hill Country ranch weddings and Highland Park ballrooms push the high end past $60k; Houston suburbs and West Texas come in under $20k.
Average cost by Texas metro
| Metro | Average (100 guests) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | $31,000 | Hill Country ranches sell out 12+ months out. |
| Dallas / Fort Worth | $33,000 | Ballrooms and ranches scale to 300+ guests. |
| Houston | $28,000 | River Oaks and Heights venues anchor the market. |
| San Antonio | $24,000 | Historic missions + Hill Country crossover. |
| Hill Country (Fredericksburg, Dripping Springs) | $38,000 | Destination uplift for in-state couples. |
Statewide category breakdown
| Category | TX average |
|---|---|
| Venue + rentals | $9,800 |
| Catering & bar (BBQ + Tex-Mex common) | $8,500 |
| Photography | $4,200 |
| Florals | $2,600 |
| DJ / band | $2,000 |
| Attire | $2,400 |
How Texas weddings differ
- BBQ catering runs 30–40% cheaper than plated dinners and is socially accepted at any budget level.
- Summer is brutal — June through August routinely hits 100°F. Off-season pricing.
- Tornado season (March–May): every outdoor venue needs an indoor backup.
- Guest counts skew large — 200+ is normal, so venue capacity matters more than aesthetics.