For a wedding with 400 guests in the Monroe LA, the estimated total cost is around $77,594 - $94,838. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Monroe LA is approximately $216. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $77,594 - $94,838.
The average wedding cost in Monroe LA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $77,594 - $94,838 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Monroe LA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $202 - $246. This represents about 0.3% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $203 - $249.
In Monroe LA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,176 - $1,438. This represents about 1.5% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,676 - $2,048 |
2.2% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$202 - $246 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$95 - $116 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$203 - $249 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,176 - $1,438 |
1.5% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Monroe LA is $107 - $131. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.1% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$107 - $131 |
0.1% |
|
Hair Service
|
$59 - $72 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$49 - $59 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,557 - $1,903, which is 2.0% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Monroe LA area is $687 - $839.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,557 - $1,903 |
2.0% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$687 - $839 |
0.9% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$291 - $355 |
0.4% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$580 - $708 |
0.7% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,278 - $6,450. This accounts for roughly 6.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,278 - $6,450 |
6.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$324 - $396 |
0.4% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$146 - $178 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$419 - $513 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,839 - $3,469 |
3.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,550 - $1,894 |
2.0% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $3,093 - $3,781.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$3,093 - $3,781 |
4.0% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$84 - $102 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$100 - $122 |
0.1% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,716 - $2,098 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$1,193 - $1,459 |
1.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $4,549 - $5,559. This is approximately 5.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$4,549 - $5,559 |
5.9% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$708 - $866 |
0.9% |
|
Guest Book
|
$332 - $406 |
0.4% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$1,221 - $1,493 |
1.6% |
|
Postage
|
$707 - $864 |
0.9% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$616 - $752 |
0.8% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$469 - $573 |
0.6% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$496 - $606 |
0.6% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $667 - $815, which is about 0.9% 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 HIM) is estimated at $394 - $482, which is about 0.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$3,994 - $4,882 |
5.1% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$2,933 - $3,585 |
3.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$667 - $815 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$394 - $482 |
0.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Monroe LA spend between $3,979 - $4,863 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 5.1% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Monroe LA with 400 guests spend between $1,468 - $1,794 on wedding photography, which is about 1.9% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Monroe LA is $991 - $1,211. This makes up a portion of your (1.3%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,979 - $4,863 |
5.1% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$241 - $295 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$338 - $413 |
0.4% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$324 - $396 |
0.4% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$226 - $276 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$392 - $479 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,468 - $1,794 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$991 - $1,211 |
1.3% |
Planner/Consultant
The cost for a Month of Direction in Monroe LA is estimated to be $846 - $1,034. This service accounts for 1.1% of your total budget.
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$1,507 - $1,841 |
1.9% |
|
Month of Direction
|
$846 - $1,034 |
1.1% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$51,855 - $63,379 |
66.8% |