Planning your San Antonio wedding just got easier. You'll find venue costs here typically range from $6,500 to $7,600; great news since that's on the lower end of what couples spend nationally. If you're planning for 150 guests you're looking at around $45,318 total with your venue taking up about 15% of that budget.

Here's how your wedding budget typically breaks down:

• Venue: 15% ($7,055)
• Florists: 15% ($6,874)
• Catering: 12% ($5,644)
• Bar Services: 10% ($4,515)
• Photography: 9% ($4,036)
• Videography: 8% ($3,618)
• Wedding Planning: 8% ($3,835)
• Bands and DJs: 3% ($1,322)
• Hair and Makeup: 1% ($504)
• Cakes and Desserts: 2% ($868)

October's the busiest time for San Antonio weddings so you'll want to plan ahead. Most venues need booking about a year out; 373 days to be exact. Your other vendors have their own timelines too. Wedding planners need 10 months notice while photographers caterers bands and florists typically need 9 months. For videographers plan on 8 months and hair and makeup artists need about 7 months' notice.

You'll fall in love with Hill Country's character at places like Oak Valley Vineyards and Rancho La Mission where limestone buildings meet native landscaping. The Gardens at West Green gives you the best of both worlds; outdoor ceremonies under ancient oak trees plus climate-controlled indoor spaces with walls of windows bringing nature right inside.

You'll find plenty of venues that embrace cultural traditions. The Menger Hotel and Hotel Contessa offer special spaces for Hispanic ceremonies complete with courtyards perfect for mariachi bands and blessing rituals. At the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk you'll work with bilingual coordinators who can help customize your cultural celebration.

Your photos will be stunning at spots like the Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk and Omni La Mansion Del Rio where multiple terraces overlook the famous river. Want a city view? The Paramour Bar's rooftop gives you a 360-degree look at downtown while the McNay Art Museum offers Spanish Colonial charm and 23 acres of garden backdrops.

You'll get everything you need at places like Scenic Springs by Wedgewood Weddings where packages include catering bartending and day-of coordination. Granberry Hills helps you nail down every detail with rehearsal coordination and timeline planning while Ivy Hall Events brings tech expertise with in-house audio-visual teams and custom lighting.

Don't let weather worry you. Spinelli's Wedding Venues has you covered with climate-controlled outdoor pavilions featuring retractable covers and cooling mist systems. La Fontana Springs keeps your guests comfortable year-round with air-conditioned indoor spaces plus covered outdoor areas with fans and heaters.

Your guests deserve the royal treatment. The Westin San Antonio North Hotel offers special room blocks with upgrades for your wedding party while the Marriott San Antonio Airport Hotel makes getting there easy with shuttle service. Europa Restaurant & Bar takes care of transportation too partnering with local companies for shuttles and offering valet parking for up to 200 cars.