Events & Entertainment Costs in New Orleans, LA
Verified cost ranges for events & entertainment in New Orleans
Events & Entertainment Costs in New Orleans
Cost ranges verified from official sources
Wedding Planner (Full Service)
New Orleans, LA
Low
$519
Average
$2,343
High
$4,167
Updated May 2026
Wedding Officiant
New Orleans, LA
Low
$93
Average
$150
High
$208
Updated May 2026
Wedding Dress Alterations
New Orleans, LA
Low
$23
Average
$137
High
$250
Updated May 2026
Wedding Cake
New Orleans, LA
Low
$144
Average
$223
High
$303
Updated May 2026
Wedding Flowers (Full Package)
New Orleans, LA
Low
$93
Average
$1,239
High
$2,384
Updated May 2026
Balloon Decor (Arch or Installation)
New Orleans, LA
Low
$421
Average
$531
High
$642
Updated May 2026
Wedding Photographer
New Orleans, LA
Low
$519
Average
$1,058
High
$1,597
Updated May 2026
Wedding Videographer
New Orleans, LA
Low
$602
Average
$747
High
$891
Updated May 2026
Wedding DJ
New Orleans, LA
Low
$154
Average
$636
High
$1,117
Updated May 2026
Live Band (Corporate / Party)
New Orleans, LA
Low
$315
Average
$1,271
High
$2,227
Updated May 2026
Wedding Catering (Per Person)
New Orleans, LA
Low
$22
Average
$303
High
$583
Updated May 2026
Event Catering (Per Person)
New Orleans, LA
Low
$354
Average
$629
High
$905
Updated May 2026
Bounce House Rental
New Orleans, LA
Low
$56
Average
$123
High
$190
Updated May 2026
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
*Based on aggregated cost data from multiple sources