For a wedding with 175 guests in the New Orleans LA, the estimated total cost is around $39,639 - $48,447. 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 $252. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $39,639 - $48,447.
The average wedding cost in New Orleans LA is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $39,639 - $48,447 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In New Orleans LA, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $195 - $239. This represents about 0.5% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $185 - $227.
In New Orleans LA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,070 - $1,308. This represents about 2.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,543 - $1,885 |
3.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$195 - $239 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$92 - $112 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$185 - $227 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,070 - $1,308 |
2.7% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in New Orleans LA is $163 - $199. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.4% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$163 - $199 |
0.4% |
|
Hair Service
|
$67 - $81 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$55 - $67 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$41 - $51 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,180 - $2,664, which is 5.5% of your total.
For a live band, couples in New Orleans LA typically budget around $2,180 - $2,664 which is 5.5% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,180 - $2,664 |
5.5% |
|
Live Band
|
$2,180 - $2,664 |
5.5% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,457 - $3,003. This accounts for roughly 6.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,457 - $3,003 |
6.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$386 - $472 |
1.0% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$175 - $213 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$531 - $649 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$884 - $1,080 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$482 - $589 |
1.2% |
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,025 - $1,253.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,025 - $1,253 |
2.6% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$83 - $101 |
0.2% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$99 - $121 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$500 - $611 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$344 - $420 |
0.9% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,470 - $1,796. This is approximately 3.7% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,470 - $1,796 |
3.7% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$204 - $250 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$96 - $118 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$350 - $428 |
0.9% |
|
Postage
|
$164 - $200 |
0.4% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$200 - $244 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$177 - $217 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$135 - $165 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$143 - $175 |
0.4% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $698 - $854, which is about 1.8% 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 $412 - $504, which is about 1.0% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$4,501 - $5,501 |
11.4% |
|
Earrings
|
$138 - $168 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,070 - $3,752 |
7.7% |
|
Necklace
|
$183 - $223 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$698 - $854 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$412 - $504 |
1.0% |
On average, couples in New Orleans LA spend between $4,480 - $5,476 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in New Orleans LA with 175 guests spend between $1,999 - $2,443 on wedding photography, which is about 5.0% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in New Orleans LA is $1,350 - $1,650. This makes up a portion of your (3.4%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,480 - $5,476 |
11.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$333 - $407 |
0.8% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$293 - $358 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$506 - $618 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,999 - $2,443 |
5.0% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,350 - $1,650 |
3.4% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$21,821 - $26,670 |
55.0% |