For a wedding with 250 guests in the Ruston LA, the estimated total cost is around $40,408 - $49,388. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Ruston LA is approximately $180. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $40,408 - $49,388.
The average wedding cost in Ruston LA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $40,408 - $49,388 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Ruston LA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $162 - $198. 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 $154 - $188.
In Ruston LA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $889 - $1,087. This represents about 2.2% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,282 - $1,566 |
3.2% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$162 - $198 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$77 - $94 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$154 - $188 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$889 - $1,087 |
2.2% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Ruston LA is $94 - $114. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.2% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$94 - $114 |
0.2% |
|
Hair Service
|
$56 - $68 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$38 - $46 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $600 - $734, which is 1.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Ruston LA area is $600 - $734.
| Entertainment Cost |
$600 - $734 |
1.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$600 - $734 |
1.5% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,237 - $3,957. This accounts for roughly 8.0% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,237 - $3,957 |
8.0% |
|
Bouquets
|
$297 - $363 |
0.7% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$134 - $164 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$378 - $462 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,572 - $1,922 |
3.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$856 - $1,046 |
2.1% |
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,472 - $1,799.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,472 - $1,799 |
3.6% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$81 - $99 |
0.2% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$96 - $118 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$928 - $1,134 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$366 - $448 |
0.9% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,375 - $1,681. This is approximately 3.4% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,375 - $1,681 |
3.4% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$206 - $252 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$98 - $120 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$354 - $432 |
0.9% |
|
Postage
|
$191 - $233 |
0.5% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$200 - $244 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$182 - $222 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$145 - $177 |
0.4% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $561 - $685, which is about 1.4% 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 $331 - $405, which is about 0.8% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$3,613 - $4,415 |
8.9% |
|
Earrings
|
$111 - $135 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$2,464 - $3,012 |
6.1% |
|
Necklace
|
$146 - $178 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$561 - $685 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$331 - $405 |
0.8% |
On average, couples in Ruston LA spend between $3,247 - $3,969 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Ruston LA with 250 guests spend between $1,285 - $1,571 on wedding photography, which is about 3.2% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Ruston LA is $869 - $1,062. This makes up a portion of your (2.1%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,247 - $3,969 |
8.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$239 - $292 |
0.6% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$314 - $384 |
0.8% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$198 - $242 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$343 - $419 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,285 - $1,571 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$869 - $1,062 |
2.1% |
The cost for a Full Service in Ruston LA is estimated to be $2,066 - $2,525. This service accounts for 5.1% of your total budget.
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$2,066 - $2,525 |
5.1% |
|
Full Service
|
$2,066 - $2,525 |
5.1% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$23,423 - $28,629 |
58.0% |