For a wedding with 75 guests in the Chicago IL, the estimated total cost is around $22,539 - $27,547. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Chicago IL is approximately $334. With a guest count of 75, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $22,539 - $27,547.
The average wedding cost in Chicago IL is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $22,539 - $27,547 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $251 - $307. This represents about 1.1% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $259 - $317.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,426 - $1,742. This represents about 6.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,054 - $2,510 |
9.1% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$251 - $307 |
1.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$118 - $144 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$259 - $317 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,426 - $1,742 |
6.3% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,821 - $2,225, which is 8.1% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago IL area is $1,258 - $1,538.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,821 - $2,225 |
8.1% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,258 - $1,538 |
5.6% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$563 - $688 |
2.5% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 75 guest wedding in Chicago IL, you should budget approximately $7,616 - $9,308, which is about 33.8% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$7,616 - $9,308 |
33.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$1,423 - $1,739 |
6.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$2,723 - $3,328 |
12.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$2,486 - $3,038 |
11.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$985 - $1,203 |
4.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,356 - $2,880. This accounts for roughly 10.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,356 - $2,880 |
10.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$545 - $666 |
2.4% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$250 - $306 |
1.1% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$564 - $690 |
2.5% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$437 - $535 |
1.9% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$560 - $684 |
2.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $571 - $697. This is approximately 2.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$571 - $697 |
2.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$72 - $88 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$65 - $79 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$33 - $41 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$113 - $139 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$52 - $64 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$70 - $86 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$64 - $78 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$50 - $61 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$51 - $63 |
0.2% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $4,578 - $5,596 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 20.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago IL with 75 guests spend between $2,912 - $3,559 on wedding photography, which is about 12.9% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,578 - $5,596 |
20.3% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$296 - $362 |
1.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$442 - $540 |
2.0% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$331 - $405 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$598 - $730 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,912 - $3,559 |
12.9% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Chicago IL is estimated to be $1,852 - $2,264. This service accounts for 8.2% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,852 - $2,264 |
8.2% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,852 - $2,264 |
8.2% |
