Events & Entertainment Costs in New Orleans, LA

Verified cost ranges for events & entertainment in New Orleans

Verified by 3 sourcesUpdated May 22, 2026

Events & Entertainment Costs in New Orleans

Cost ranges verified from official sources

Wedding Planner (Full Service)

New Orleans, LA

2 sources

Low

$519

Average

$2,343

High

$4,167

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Wedding Officiant

New Orleans, LA

2 sources

Low

$93

Average

$150

High

$208

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Wedding Dress Alterations

New Orleans, LA

2 sources

Low

$23

Average

$137

High

$250

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Wedding Cake

New Orleans, LA

2 sources

Low

$144

Average

$223

High

$303

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Wedding Flowers (Full Package)

New Orleans, LA

2 sources

Low

$93

Average

$1,239

High

$2,384

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Balloon Decor (Arch or Installation)

New Orleans, LA

2 sources

Low

$421

Average

$531

High

$642

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Wedding Photographer

New Orleans, LA

2 sources

Low

$519

Average

$1,058

High

$1,597

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Wedding Videographer

New Orleans, LA

2 sources

Low

$602

Average

$747

High

$891

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Wedding DJ

New Orleans, LA

3 sources

Low

$154

Average

$636

High

$1,117

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Live Band (Corporate / Party)

New Orleans, LA

2 sources

Low

$315

Average

$1,271

High

$2,227

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Wedding Catering (Per Person)

New Orleans, LA

3 sources

Low

$22

Average

$303

High

$583

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Event Catering (Per Person)

New Orleans, LA

3 sources

Low

$354

Average

$629

High

$905

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Bounce House Rental

New Orleans, LA

2 sources

Low

$56

Average

$123

High

$190

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Understanding Events & Entertainment Costs in New Orleans

Wedding planner costs in New Orleans vary significantly based on the complexity of your event, the planner's experience level, and the specific services included. New Orleans' unique venue landscape—from historic French Quarter locations to plantation estates—combined with its vibrant vendor community and seasonal tourism patterns, creates a dynamic pricing environment. Full-service planners in this market typically charge based on the scope of coordination, number of vendors involved, and whether peak season premiums apply.

How New Orleans Compares

vs. National Average-4%

*Based on aggregated cost data from multiple sources

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