For a wedding with 125 guests in the New Orleans LA, the estimated total cost is around $25,763 - $31,488. 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 $229. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $25,763 - $31,488.
The average wedding cost in New Orleans LA is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $25,763 - $31,488 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Mandeville LA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $243 - $297. This represents about 0.9% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $232 - $284.
In Mandeville LA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,338 - $1,636. This represents about 5.2% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,928 - $2,356 |
7.5% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$243 - $297 |
0.9% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$114 - $140 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$232 - $284 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,338 - $1,636 |
5.2% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Mandeville LA is $157 - $191. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.6% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$157 - $191 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$63 - $77 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$52 - $64 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$41 - $51 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,750 - $3,361, which is 10.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the New Orleans LA area is $726 - $888.
For a live band, couples in New Orleans LA typically budget around $1,696 - $2,072 which is 6.6% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,750 - $3,361 |
10.7% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$726 - $888 |
2.8% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$328 - $400 |
1.3% |
|
Live Band
|
$1,696 - $2,072 |
6.6% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,725 - $2,109. This accounts for roughly 6.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,725 - $2,109 |
6.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$306 - $374 |
1.2% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$139 - $169 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$420 - $514 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$557 - $681 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$303 - $371 |
1.2% |
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 $463 - $565.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$463 - $565 |
1.8% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$347 - $425 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$115 - $141 |
0.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $293 - $358. This is approximately 1.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$293 - $358 |
1.1% |
|
Guest Book
|
$31 - $37 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$111 - $135 |
0.4% |
|
Postage
|
$50 - $61 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$57 - $69 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$45 - $55 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $866 - $1,058, which is about 3.4% 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 HIM) is estimated at $511 - $625, which is about 2.0% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,377 - $1,683 |
5.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$866 - $1,058 |
3.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$511 - $625 |
2.0% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Mandeville LA spend between $1,941 - $2,373 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.5% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in New Orleans LA with 125 guests spend between $1,555 - $1,901 on wedding photography, which is about 6.0% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$1,941 - $2,373 |
7.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$386 - $472 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,555 - $1,901 |
6.0% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$15,130 - $18,492 |
58.7% |