For a wedding with 125 guests in the Baton Rouge LA, the estimated total cost is around $33,335 - $40,743. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Baton Rouge LA is approximately $296. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $33,335 - $40,743.
The average wedding cost in Baton Rouge LA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $33,335 - $40,743 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Baton Rouge LA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $312 - $382. 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 $323 - $395.
In Baton Rouge LA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,776 - $2,170. This represents about 5.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,557 - $3,125 |
7.7% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$312 - $382 |
0.9% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$146 - $178 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$323 - $395 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,776 - $2,170 |
5.3% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Baton Rouge LA is $440 - $538. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Baton Rouge LA area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$440 - $538 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$440 - $538 |
1.3% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Baton Rouge LA is $228 - $278. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.7% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$228 - $278 |
0.7% |
|
Hair Service
|
$94 - $114 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$80 - $98 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$54 - $66 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,444 - $1,764, which is 4.3% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Baton Rouge LA area is $998 - $1,220.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,444 - $1,764 |
4.3% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$998 - $1,220 |
3.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$446 - $545 |
1.3% |
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 Baton Rouge LA, you should budget approximately $12,131 - $14,827, which is about 36.4% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$12,131 - $14,827 |
36.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,475 - $3,025 |
7.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,735 - $5,787 |
14.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$4,921 - $6,015 |
14.8% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,360 - $4,106. This accounts for roughly 10.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,360 - $4,106 |
10.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$430 - $526 |
1.3% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$197 - $241 |
0.6% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$958 - $1,170 |
2.9% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$743 - $908 |
2.2% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,032 - $1,262 |
3.1% |
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 $956 - $1,168.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$956 - $1,168 |
2.9% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$125 - $153 |
0.4% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$173 - $211 |
0.5% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$407 - $497 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$251 - $307 |
0.8% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,203 - $1,471. This is approximately 3.6% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,203 - $1,471 |
3.6% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$152 - $186 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$137 - $167 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$70 - $86 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$239 - $293 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$109 - $133 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$148 - $180 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$135 - $165 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$104 - $128 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$109 - $133 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $987 - $1,207, which is about 3.0% 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 $623 - $761, which is about 1.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,499 - $6,721 |
16.5% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,889 - $4,753 |
11.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$987 - $1,207 |
3.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$623 - $761 |
1.9% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Baton Rouge LA spend between $5,518 - $6,744 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 16.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Baton Rouge LA with 125 guests spend between $2,308 - $2,820 on wedding photography, which is about 6.9% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Baton Rouge LA is $1,761 - $2,153. This makes up a portion of your (5.3%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,518 - $6,744 |
16.6% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$263 - $321 |
0.8% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$361 - $441 |
1.1% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$294 - $360 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$531 - $649 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,308 - $2,820 |
6.9% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,761 - $2,153 |
5.3% |