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Lake Charles, LA
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About weddings in Lake Charles
Getting married in Lake Charles, Louisiana? Use our local cost data to build a realistic wedding budget. In Lake Charles, venue costs average $5,600, setting the baseline for your overall budget. With local catering averaging $60 per guest, your headcount will have a major impact on the bottom line. Local photography and video packages average $3,200 — worth every penny for lasting memories. Other key costs in Lake Charles include DJ or live entertainment ($1,600), florals and décor ($2,000), wedding cake ($650). Start building your personalized Lake Charles wedding budget now — our free tool lets you adjust every category to match your vision.
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