For a wedding with 125 guests in the New Orleans LA, the estimated total cost is around $29,830 - $36,458. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in New Orleans LA is approximately $265. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $29,830 - $36,458.
The average wedding cost in New Orleans LA is currently trending similar than the national average. The estimated budget of $29,830 - $36,458 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 0.8% 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 4.4% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,887 - $2,307 |
6.3% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$230 - $282 |
0.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$108 - $132 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$238 - $290 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,311 - $1,603 |
4.4% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in New Orleans LA is $428 - $523. 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 $3 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$428 - $523 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$428 - $523 |
1.4% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,360 - $1,662, which is 4.6% 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 |
4.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$941 - $1,150 |
3.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$419 - $513 |
1.4% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in New Orleans LA, you should budget approximately $13,372 - $16,344, which is about 44.8% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$13,372 - $16,344 |
44.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,391 - $2,923 |
8.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,574 - $5,590 |
15.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$4,754 - $5,810 |
15.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,653 - $2,021 |
5.5% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,564 - $1,912. This accounts for roughly 5.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,564 - $1,912 |
5.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$435 - $531 |
1.5% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$199 - $243 |
0.7% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$931 - $1,137 |
3.1% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $941 - $1,150. This is approximately 3.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$941 - $1,150 |
3.2% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$119 - $145 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$107 - $131 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$55 - $67 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$187 - $229 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$85 - $103 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$116 - $142 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$105 - $129 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$82 - $100 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$85 - $103 |
0.3% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Gulfport MS spend between $5,581 - $6,821 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 18.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in New Orleans LA with 125 guests spend between $2,177 - $2,661 on wedding photography, which is about 7.3% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in New Orleans LA is $1,877 - $2,295. That's about 6.3% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,581 - $6,821 |
18.7% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$262 - $320 |
0.9% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$367 - $449 |
1.2% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$368 - $450 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$529 - $647 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,177 - $2,661 |
7.3% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,877 - $2,295 |
6.3% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in New Orleans LA is estimated to be $1,384 - $1,692. This service accounts for 4.6% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,384 - $1,692 |
4.6% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,384 - $1,692 |
4.6% |
