For a wedding with 175 guests in the New Orleans LA, the estimated total cost is around $54,233 - $66,285. 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 $344. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $54,233 - $66,285.
The average wedding cost in New Orleans LA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $54,233 - $66,285 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In New Orleans LA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $368 - $450. This represents about 0.7% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $381 - $465.
In New Orleans LA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,094 - $2,560. This represents about 3.9% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,016 - $3,686 |
5.6% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$368 - $450 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$173 - $211 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$381 - $465 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,094 - $2,560 |
3.9% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in New Orleans LA is $677 - $827. 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 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$677 - $827 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$677 - $827 |
1.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,543 - $1,885, which is 2.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the New Orleans LA area is $1,067 - $1,304.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,543 - $1,885 |
2.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,067 - $1,304 |
2.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$476 - $582 |
0.9% |
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 $23,637 - $28,889, which is about 43.6% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$23,637 - $28,889 |
43.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,882 - $4,744 |
7.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$7,424 - $9,074 |
13.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$9,646 - $11,790 |
17.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,685 - $3,281 |
5.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,723 - $5,773. This accounts for roughly 8.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,723 - $5,773 |
8.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$446 - $546 |
0.8% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$204 - $250 |
0.4% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,472 - $1,799 |
2.7% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,141 - $1,395 |
2.1% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,460 - $1,784 |
2.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,253 - $2,753. This is approximately 4.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,253 - $2,753 |
4.2% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$286 - $350 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$257 - $314 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$132 - $162 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$448 - $548 |
0.8% |
|
Postage
|
$200 - $244 |
0.4% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$279 - $341 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$253 - $309 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$195 - $239 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$203 - $248 |
0.4% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,179 - $1,441, which is about 2.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 2) is estimated at $743 - $909, which is about 1.4% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,980 - $7,308 |
11.0% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,057 - $4,959 |
7.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,179 - $1,441 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$743 - $909 |
1.4% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in New Orleans LA spend between $6,449 - $7,883 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.9% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in New Orleans LA with 175 guests spend between $2,749 - $3,359 on wedding photography, which is about 5.1% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in New Orleans LA is $2,099 - $2,565. That's about 3.9% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,449 - $7,883 |
11.9% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$262 - $320 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$383 - $468 |
0.7% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$293 - $358 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$665 - $813 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,749 - $3,359 |
5.1% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,099 - $2,565 |
3.9% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in New Orleans LA is estimated to be $1,570 - $1,918. This service accounts for 2.9% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,570 - $1,918 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,570 - $1,918 |
2.9% |
