For a wedding with 38 guests in the Lake Charles, the estimated total cost is around $6,496 - $7,940. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Lake Charles is approximately $190. With a guest count of 38, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $6,496 - $7,940.
The average wedding cost in Lake Charles is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $6,496 - $7,940 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Lake Charles LA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $172 - $210. This represents about 2.6% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $185 - $226.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$356 - $436 |
5.5% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$172 - $210 |
2.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$185 - $226 |
2.8% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $172 - $210. This accounts for roughly 2.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$172 - $210 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$90 - $110 |
1.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $121 - $147. This is approximately 1.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$121 - $147 |
1.9% |
|
Guest Book
|
$16 - $20 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$52 - $64 |
0.8% |
|
Postage
|
$28 - $34 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$24 - $30 |
0.4% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $586 - $716, which is about 9.0% 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 $356 - $436, which is about 5.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$3,488 - $4,264 |
53.7% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$2,546 - $3,112 |
39.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$586 - $716 |
9.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$356 - $436 |
5.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Lake Charles LA spend between $1,976 - $2,416 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 30.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Lake Charles with 38 guests spend between $1,976 - $2,416 on wedding photography, which is about 30.4% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$1,976 - $2,416 |
30.4% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,976 - $2,416 |
30.4% |
