For a wedding with 175 guests in the New Orleans LA, the estimated total cost is around $39,834 - $48,686. 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 $253. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $39,834 - $48,686.
The average wedding cost in New Orleans LA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $39,834 - $48,686 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $490 - $598. This represents about 1.2% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $506 - $618.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,783 - $3,401. This represents about 7.0% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$4,007 - $4,897 |
10.1% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$490 - $598 |
1.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$229 - $279 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$506 - $618 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,783 - $3,401 |
7.0% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in New Orleans LA is $716 - $875. 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 |
$716 - $875 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$716 - $875 |
1.8% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,584 - $1,936, which is 4.0% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the New Orleans LA area is $1,095 - $1,339.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,584 - $1,936 |
4.0% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,095 - $1,339 |
2.7% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$489 - $597 |
1.2% |
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 $14,696 - $17,962, which is about 36.9% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$14,696 - $17,962 |
36.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,966 - $4,848 |
10.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$10,730 - $13,114 |
26.9% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,965 - $6,069. This accounts for roughly 12.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,965 - $6,069 |
12.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$454 - $554 |
1.1% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$208 - $254 |
0.5% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,555 - $1,901 |
3.9% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,206 - $1,474 |
3.0% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,543 - $1,885 |
3.9% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,787 - $2,184. This is approximately 4.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,787 - $2,184 |
4.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$226 - $276 |
0.6% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$203 - $249 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$104 - $128 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$356 - $435 |
0.9% |
|
Postage
|
$164 - $200 |
0.4% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$220 - $268 |
0.6% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$200 - $244 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$154 - $188 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$160 - $196 |
0.4% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $5,917 - $7,231 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 14.9% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in New Orleans LA with 175 guests spend between $2,535 - $3,099 on wedding photography, which is about 6.4% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in New Orleans LA is $1,936 - $2,366. That's about 4.9% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,917 - $7,231 |
14.9% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$262 - $320 |
0.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$362 - $442 |
0.9% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$293 - $358 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$529 - $647 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,535 - $3,099 |
6.4% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,936 - $2,366 |
4.9% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Planner in New Orleans LA is estimated to be $3,565 - $4,357. This service accounts for 8.9% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$3,565 - $4,357 |
8.9% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$3,565 - $4,357 |
8.9% |
