For a wedding with 175 guests in the New Orleans LA, the estimated total cost is around $30,510 - $37,290. 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 $194. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $30,510 - $37,290.
The average wedding cost in New Orleans LA is currently trending similar than the national average. The estimated budget of $30,510 - $37,290 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 $176 - $216. This represents about 0.6% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $185 - $226.
In New Orleans LA, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,061 - $1,297. This represents about 3.5% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,505 - $1,839 |
4.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$176 - $216 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$83 - $101 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$185 - $226 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,061 - $1,297 |
3.5% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in New Orleans LA is $117 - $143. 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 |
$117 - $143 |
0.4% |
|
Hair Service
|
$64 - $78 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$53 - $65 |
0.2% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $943 - $1,153, which is 3.1% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the New Orleans LA area is $650 - $794.
| Entertainment Cost |
$943 - $1,153 |
3.1% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$650 - $794 |
2.1% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$293 - $359 |
1.0% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,216 - $2,708. This accounts for roughly 7.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,216 - $2,708 |
7.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$379 - $463 |
1.2% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$171 - $209 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$457 - $559 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$782 - $956 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$427 - $521 |
1.4% |
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $710 - $868.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$710 - $868 |
2.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$422 - $516 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$288 - $352 |
0.9% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $790 - $966. This is approximately 2.6% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$790 - $966 |
2.6% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$147 - $179 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$80 - $98 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$293 - $358 |
1.0% |
|
Postage
|
$152 - $186 |
0.5% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$119 - $145 |
0.4% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HIM) is estimated at $396 - $484, which is about 1.3% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$3,464 - $4,234 |
11.4% |
|
Earrings
|
$118 - $144 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$2,950 - $3,606 |
9.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$396 - $484 |
1.3% |
On average, couples in New Orleans LA spend between $2,500 - $3,056 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.2% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in New Orleans LA with 175 guests spend between $1,652 - $2,020 on wedding photography, which is about 5.4% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,500 - $3,056 |
8.2% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$342 - $418 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$506 - $618 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,652 - $2,020 |
5.4% |
The cost for a Month of Direction in New Orleans LA is estimated to be $858 - $1,048. This service accounts for 2.8% of your total budget.
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$1,527 - $1,867 |
5.0% |
|
Month of Direction
|
$858 - $1,048 |
2.8% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$16,737 - $20,457 |
54.9% |