For a wedding with 175 guests in the New Orleans LA, the estimated total cost is around $39,583 - $48,379. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in New Orleans LA is approximately $251. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $39,583 - $48,379.
The average wedding cost in New Orleans LA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $39,583 - $48,379 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Gulfport MS, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $230 - $282. This represents about 0.6% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $238 - $290.
In Gulfport MS, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,311 - $1,603. This represents about 3.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,887 - $2,307 |
4.8% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$230 - $282 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$108 - $132 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$238 - $290 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,311 - $1,603 |
3.3% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in New Orleans LA is $625 - $763. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the New Orleans LA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$625 - $763 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$625 - $763 |
1.6% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in New Orleans LA is $231 - $283. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.6% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$231 - $283 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$96 - $118 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$81 - $99 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$54 - $66 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,360 - $1,662, which is 3.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the New Orleans LA area is $941 - $1,150.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,360 - $1,662 |
3.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$941 - $1,150 |
2.4% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$419 - $513 |
1.1% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in New Orleans LA, you should budget approximately $21,434 - $26,197, which is about 54.1% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$21,434 - $26,197 |
54.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,520 - $4,302 |
8.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$6,732 - $8,228 |
17.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$8,747 - $10,691 |
22.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,435 - $2,976 |
6.2% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,993 - $2,435. This accounts for roughly 5.0% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,993 - $2,435 |
5.0% |
|
Bouquets
|
$435 - $531 |
1.1% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$199 - $243 |
0.5% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,359 - $1,661 |
3.4% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,128 - $1,378.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,128 - $1,378 |
2.8% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$111 - $135 |
0.3% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$153 - $187 |
0.4% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$578 - $706 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$286 - $350 |
0.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,373 - $1,678. This is approximately 3.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,373 - $1,678 |
3.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$174 - $212 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$157 - $191 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$80 - $98 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$273 - $333 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$124 - $152 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$169 - $207 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$154 - $188 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$119 - $145 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$123 - $151 |
0.3% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $698 - $853.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,060 - $1,296 |
2.7% |
|
Lodging
|
$363 - $443 |
0.9% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$698 - $853 |
1.8% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in New Orleans LA spend between $5,581 - $6,821 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 14.1% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in New Orleans LA with 175 guests spend between $2,177 - $2,661 on wedding photography, which is about 5.5% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in New Orleans LA is $1,877 - $2,295. This makes up a portion of your (4.7%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,581 - $6,821 |
14.1% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$262 - $320 |
0.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$367 - $449 |
0.9% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$368 - $450 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$529 - $647 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,177 - $2,661 |
5.5% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,877 - $2,295 |
4.7% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in New Orleans LA is estimated to be $1,384 - $1,692. This service accounts for 3.5% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,384 - $1,692 |
3.5% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,384 - $1,692 |
3.5% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,528 - $1,868.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,528 - $1,868 |
3.9% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$1,049 - $1,283 |
2.7% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$479 - $585 |
1.2% |