For a wedding with 125 guests in the Slidell LA, the estimated total cost is around $26,041 - $31,827. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Slidell LA is approximately $231. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $26,041 - $31,827.
The average wedding cost in Slidell LA is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $26,041 - $31,827 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Slidell LA is $444 - $542. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Slidell LA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$444 - $542 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$444 - $542 |
1.7% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,507 - $1,841, which is 5.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Slidell LA area is $1,052 - $1,286.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,507 - $1,841 |
5.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,052 - $1,286 |
4.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$455 - $556 |
1.7% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Slidell LA, you should budget approximately $14,534 - $17,764, which is about 55.8% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$14,534 - $17,764 |
55.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,365 - $2,891 |
9.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,600 - $5,622 |
17.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$5,892 - $7,202 |
22.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,677 - $2,049 |
6.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,390 - $2,921. This accounts for roughly 9.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,390 - $2,921 |
9.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$461 - $563 |
1.8% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$205 - $251 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$705 - $861 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$629 - $769 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$390 - $476 |
1.5% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 125 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $572 - $700.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$572 - $700 |
2.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$384 - $470 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$188 - $230 |
0.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $581 - $711. This is approximately 2.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$581 - $711 |
2.2% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$106 - $130 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$50 - $62 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$175 - $213 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$81 - $99 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$94 - $114 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$76 - $92 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $817 - $999, which is about 3.1% 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 $487 - $595, which is about 1.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,304 - $1,594 |
5.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$817 - $999 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$487 - $595 |
1.9% |
Officiant
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Slidell LA area is $242 - $296. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$242 - $296 |
0.9% |
|
Officiant
|
$242 - $296 |
0.9% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Slidell LA spend between $4,467 - $5,459 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 17.2% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Slidell LA with 125 guests spend between $2,381 - $2,911 on wedding photography, which is about 9.1% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Slidell LA is $1,744 - $2,132. This makes up a portion of your (6.7%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,467 - $5,459 |
17.2% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$341 - $417 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,381 - $2,911 |
9.1% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,744 - $2,132 |
6.7% |