For a wedding with 175 guests in the Lafayette, the estimated total cost is around $38,638 - $47,224. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Lafayette is approximately $245. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $38,638 - $47,224.
The average wedding cost in Lafayette is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $38,638 - $47,224 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Ville Platte LA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $161 - $197. This represents about 0.4% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $167 - $204.
In Ville Platte LA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $918 - $1,122. This represents about 2.4% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,321 - $1,615 |
3.4% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$161 - $197 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$76 - $92 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$167 - $204 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$918 - $1,122 |
2.4% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Lafayette is $652 - $796. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Lafayette area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$652 - $796 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$652 - $796 |
1.7% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,283 - $1,568, which is 3.3% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Lafayette area is $887 - $1,084.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,283 - $1,568 |
3.3% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$887 - $1,084 |
2.3% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$396 - $484 |
1.0% |
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 Lafayette, you should budget approximately $22,753 - $27,809, which is about 58.9% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$22,753 - $27,809 |
58.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,736 - $4,566 |
9.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$7,147 - $8,735 |
18.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$9,286 - $11,350 |
24.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,584 - $3,158 |
6.7% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $4,460 - $5,452. This accounts for roughly 11.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$4,460 - $5,452 |
11.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$369 - $451 |
1.0% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$170 - $208 |
0.4% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,418 - $1,733 |
3.7% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,098 - $1,342 |
2.8% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,406 - $1,718 |
3.6% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,528 - $1,868. This is approximately 4.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,528 - $1,868 |
4.0% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$193 - $235 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$173 - $211 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$90 - $110 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$302 - $369 |
0.8% |
|
Postage
|
$148 - $180 |
0.4% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$187 - $229 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$169 - $207 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$131 - $161 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$136 - $166 |
0.4% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Ville Platte LA spend between $3,388 - $4,140 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.8% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Lafayette with 175 guests spend between $2,051 - $2,507 on wedding photography, which is about 5.3% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,388 - $4,140 |
8.8% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$247 - $301 |
0.6% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$317 - $387 |
0.8% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$275 - $337 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$498 - $608 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,051 - $2,507 |
5.3% |
