For a wedding with 38 guests in the New Orleans LA, the estimated total cost is around $9,166 - $11,202. 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 $268. With a guest count of 38, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $9,166 - $11,202.
The average wedding cost in New Orleans LA is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $9,166 - $11,202 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $234 - $286.
In New Orleans LA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,287 - $1,573. This represents about 14.0% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,521 - $1,859 |
16.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$234 - $286 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,287 - $1,573 |
14.0% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 38 guest wedding in New Orleans LA, you should budget approximately $3,002 - $3,669, which is about 32.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$3,002 - $3,669 |
32.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$636 - $778 |
6.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$1,217 - $1,487 |
13.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$708 - $866 |
7.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$440 - $538 |
4.8% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,283 - $1,568. This accounts for roughly 14.0% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,283 - $1,568 |
14.0% |
|
Bouquets
|
$404 - $494 |
4.4% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$185 - $227 |
2.0% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$250 - $306 |
2.7% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$194 - $238 |
2.1% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$248 - $304 |
2.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,006 - $1,230. This is approximately 11.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,006 - $1,230 |
11.0% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$127 - $155 |
1.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$114 - $140 |
1.2% |
|
Guest Book
|
$59 - $72 |
0.6% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$200 - $244 |
2.2% |
|
Postage
|
$93 - $113 |
1.0% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$123 - $151 |
1.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$113 - $138 |
1.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$87 - $107 |
1.0% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$91 - $111 |
1.0% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $671 - $821.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,021 - $1,247 |
11.1% |
|
Lodging
|
$349 - $427 |
3.8% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$671 - $821 |
7.3% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in New Orleans LA is estimated to be $1,334 - $1,630. This service accounts for 14.6% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,334 - $1,630 |
14.6% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,334 - $1,630 |
14.6% |