For a wedding with 75 guests in the Chicago , the estimated total cost is around $20,937 - $25,589. 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 is approximately $310. With a guest count of 75, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $20,937 - $25,589.
The average wedding cost in Chicago is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $20,937 - $25,589 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 $214 - $262. 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 $230 - $282.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,274 - $1,558. This represents about 6.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,816 - $2,220 |
8.7% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$214 - $262 |
1.0% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$97 - $119 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$230 - $282 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,274 - $1,558 |
6.1% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Chicago IL is $256 - $312. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 1.2% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$256 - $312 |
1.2% |
|
Hair Service
|
$109 - $133 |
0.5% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$90 - $110 |
0.4% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$57 - $69 |
0.3% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,247 - $1,524, which is 6.0% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago area is $1,247 - $1,524.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,247 - $1,524 |
6.0% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,247 - $1,524 |
6.0% |
Event Venue
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 , you should budget approximately $8,486 - $10,372, which is about 40.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$8,486 - $10,372 |
40.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$1,251 - $1,529 |
6.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$2,429 - $2,969 |
11.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$4,806 - $5,874 |
23.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $190 - $232. This accounts for roughly 0.9% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$190 - $232 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$190 - $232 |
0.9% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 75 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $202 - $246.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$202 - $246 |
1.0% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$202 - $246 |
1.0% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $43 - $53. This is approximately 0.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$43 - $53 |
0.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$43 - $53 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $733 - $895, which is about 3.5% 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 $442 - $540, which is about 2.1% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,175 - $1,436 |
5.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$733 - $895 |
3.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$442 - $540 |
2.1% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$402 - $492 |
1.9% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $7,121 - $8,703 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 34.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago with 75 guests spend between $3,553 - $4,343 on wedding photography, which is about 17.0% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Chicago is $2,724 - $3,330. This makes up a portion of your (13.0%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,121 - $8,703 |
34.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$287 - $351 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$556 - $680 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,553 - $4,343 |
17.0% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,724 - $3,330 |
13.0% |