For a wedding with 250 guests in the Chicago IL, the estimated total cost is around $99,248 - $121,304. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Chicago IL is approximately $441. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $99,248 - $121,304.
The average wedding cost in Chicago IL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $99,248 - $121,304 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 $998 - $1,220. This represents about 1.0% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $1,031 - $1,260.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $5,673 - $6,933. This represents about 5.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$8,168 - $9,983 |
8.2% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$998 - $1,220 |
1.0% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$466 - $570 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$1,031 - $1,260 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$5,673 - $6,933 |
5.7% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in Chicago IL is $1,023 - $1,251. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Chicago IL area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,023 - $1,251 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,023 - $1,251 |
1.0% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Chicago IL is $284 - $347. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.3% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$284 - $347 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$121 - $147 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$103 - $125 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$60 - $74 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,873 - $2,289, which is 1.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago IL area is $1,294 - $1,582.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,873 - $2,289 |
1.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,294 - $1,582 |
1.3% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$579 - $707 |
0.6% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in Chicago IL, you should budget approximately $40,940 - $50,038, which is about 41.3% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$40,940 - $50,038 |
41.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$5,846 - $7,146 |
5.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$11,185 - $13,671 |
11.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$19,863 - $24,277 |
20.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$4,046 - $4,945 |
4.1% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $8,709 - $10,645. This accounts for roughly 8.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$8,709 - $10,645 |
8.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$557 - $681 |
0.6% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$256 - $312 |
0.3% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$2,226 - $2,720 |
2.2% |
|
Exit and Send-off Decorations
|
$510 - $624 |
0.5% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,725 - $2,109 |
1.7% |
|
Unique Decorations
|
$1,228 - $1,500 |
1.2% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$2,208 - $2,698 |
2.2% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $3,692 - $4,512.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$3,692 - $4,512 |
3.7% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$209 - $255 |
0.2% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$288 - $352 |
0.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$959 - $1,173 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$2,236 - $2,732 |
2.3% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $10,669 - $13,039. This is approximately 10.7% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$10,669 - $13,039 |
10.7% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$1,355 - $1,656 |
1.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$1,220 - $1,491 |
1.2% |
|
Guest Book
|
$629 - $769 |
0.6% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$2,129 - $2,602 |
2.1% |
|
Postage
|
$930 - $1,136 |
0.9% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$1,317 - $1,609 |
1.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$1,199 - $1,465 |
1.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$930 - $1,136 |
0.9% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$962 - $1,176 |
1.0% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $2,999 - $3,665, which is about 3.0% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 2) is estimated at $1,891 - $2,311, which is about 1.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$11,370 - $13,896 |
11.5% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$6,480 - $7,920 |
6.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$2,999 - $3,665 |
3.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,891 - $2,311 |
1.9% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $959 - $1,172.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,457 - $1,781 |
1.5% |
|
Lodging
|
$499 - $609 |
0.5% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$959 - $1,172 |
1.0% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $6,968 - $8,516 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago IL with 250 guests spend between $2,994 - $3,660 on wedding photography, which is about 3.0% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Chicago IL is $2,286 - $2,794. This makes up a portion of your (2.3%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,968 - $8,516 |
7.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$296 - $362 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$463 - $565 |
0.5% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$331 - $405 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$598 - $730 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,994 - $3,660 |
3.0% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,286 - $2,794 |
2.3% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Chicago IL is estimated to be $1,904 - $2,328. This service accounts for 1.9% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,904 - $2,328 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,904 - $2,328 |
1.9% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $2,192 - $2,680.
| Transportation Cost |
$2,192 - $2,680 |
2.2% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$1,652 - $2,019 |
1.7% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$541 - $661 |
0.5% |